Education

Why is Slovenia your perfect destination for studying abroad?

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Slovenia is an excellent destination for international students looking to grow academically and professionally. With a wide range of study programs at higher education institutions such as universities, professional colleges, and art academies,  listed among the top best universities in the world, and affordable living costs, it’s no wonder that more and more students are choosing Slovenia as their prime study destination. 

In addition to these practical considerations, Slovenia is also a beautiful country with a rich history and culture, welcoming people, and numerous natural wonders. Plus, there are many scholarship schemes available for international students, and many courses are taught in English, making it easier for students to adjust to life in Slovenia.

So, how can you study in Slovenia? 

The process is relatively straightforward: first, explore your options and choose a university and course that meet your needs and interests. Next, check the eligibility criteria and required documents for your chosen course, and gather all necessary paperwork. Then, fill out the application form correctly and submit it along with the required documents. If you are accepted, the university will issue an offer letter, which you will use to apply for a study visa. Once you have your visa, you can fly to Slovenia and begin your studies.
There are many great courses to choose from in Slovenia, including computer and information science, medicine, management and administration, economics, engineering, architecture, marketing, and tourism. No matter what your background or interests, you’re sure to find a course that fits your needs.

Universities in Slovenia

Despite being a small country in Europe, Slovenia has some of the best universities and is ranked among the top best universities of the world. foreign students can easily secure their seats in these universities. Some of the best universities in Slovenia are:

  • University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana
  • University of Maribor, Maribor
  • University of Nova Gorica, Nova Gorica
  • University of Novo Mesto, Novo Mesto
  • University of Primorska, Koper
  • EMUNI University
  • Alma Mater Europaea – Institutum Studiorum Humanitatis (AME ISH)
  • International School for Social and Business Studies
  • Jošef Stefan International Postgraduate School
  • Academy of Visual Arts, Ljubljana

To apply to a university in Slovenia, you’ll need to provide some important documents, such as a filled-out application form, educational certificates, a language proficiency certificate, a copy of your passport, a motivation letter, letters of recommendation, and potentially other documents depending on your course of study.

Tuition fees Slovenia 

At public universities in Slovenia, students  from the EU (European Union ) countries and from the former yugoslavia( Montenegro Bosnia and Herzegovina Serbia Kosovo North Macedonia) don’t have to pay tuition fees for Bachelors or Masters. For non-EU students and third country nationals, tuition fees differ with the institution and course chosen. On average: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree ranges from 2,000 EUR to 5,000 EUR. 
  • Master’s degree from 2,500 EUR to  7,500 EUR , 
  • 3,000 EUR to 12,000 EUR for Doctorate(PHD).

Cost of living in slovenia.

Slovenia is one of the best destinations  that offers relatively low cost of living for international students., Student meals are subsidised by the government, almost 80% of restaurants adhere to it, making the overall cost of living for students comparatively low.
In Slovenia, you can opt for living in student dormitories, where monthly rent is about 120-250 EUR, all inclusive. You can also live in private flats where rent is a bit higher, but still not so bad.

Applying for a Student Visa to Study in Slovenia.

  • Application fee.
  • Two passport size photos
  • Your fingerprints will be taken
  • A passport, valid for at least 3 more months after the completion of the course in Slovenia.
  • A certificate or letter proving your admission at a Slovenian university.
  • Health insurance
  • Certificate of non-conviction from your home country(criminal record).
  • Proof that you can cover all your expenses while studying in Slovenia.

Overall, Slovenia is a great choice for international students looking for high-quality education at an affordable price in a beautiful and welcoming country. With its wide range of study options, scholarship opportunities, and affordable living costs, it’s no wonder that more and more students are choosing to study in Slovenia.

Pek Automotive: Re-imagining the future of Agriculture and Rescue.

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Pek Automotive is a new brand of agricultural machinery that is focused on environmentally friendly design and advanced AI operation.

They develop a wide range of low voltage autonomous electric vehicles, as well as technology and applications, to use in farming and rescuing. Purely electrical autonomous vehicles can save time and human resources. To prove this concept, they launched the production of their headliner, the autonomous electric agricultural system Slopehelper. With zero emission, a highly-intelligent radar system, and an independent differential GNSS, the Slopehelper presents an innovative and unique approach to the contemporary idea of sustainable horticulture

The technology is based on their state-of-the-art R-WAWE Autonomous platform. It enables them to integrate several sensors(radar, vision, GNSSs) and actuators (diggers, pickers, weeders). The system is extremely efficient in “Plantations” – regularly organized crop surfaces where it is easy to program the machine and let it do repetitive tasks such as watering, inspecting weeding, or pruning.

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The Slopehelper is a multipurpose, autonomous vehicle with an electric motor. When the versatile platform is connected to hinged equipment, it automates work in vineyards and orchards. The Slopehelper covers the entire agricultural cycle and is used for tillage, fertilization, pruning, and, spraying fruit crops and vineyards. It is a perfect replacement for harvesters and orchard mowers. Artificial intelligence technology and innovative radar system allow users to use the vehicle regardless of the time of day successfully.

Very long service period and enormous lifetime

The Slopehelper’s drive train electronically controlled V-belt CVT without a clutch! It’s possible because e IntEn inverter has a unique switching technology that provides high thrust with zero RPM of the electric motor. This drive of the Slopehelper provides transmission long life and a huge benefit for the belts.

The timing belts which we use are resistant to extreme weather conditions and suitable for temperatures from -40 to +80 C°. Their main feature is that they do not stretch because of the carbon tension members and therefore can be used as a replacement for chain drives. This is very cost-effective and maintenance-free, reducing product price and the cost of further maintenance. This whole system significantly reduces the amount of different spare parts from different suppliers.

With Slopehelper, you reduce your operating costs ie vineyards or orchards by at least three/four times in comparison to using a conventional tractor. This comparison is made between a new narrow tractor and the Slopehelper autonomous configuration. The calculation in the first part is made for the initial investment of the first year.

Caterpillars

The Slopehelper is not your ordinary tractor – the Slopehelper’s caterpillars equally distribute weight, which in turn equally distributes soil pressure. Even with a distinctly small size and a high total mass, the Slopehelper provides smaller pressure for soil. A simple and reliable design based on ball thrusts and leaf springs provides a low level of amortization and high resistance to damage. Using ordinary car leaf springs allows great suspension, even when the vehicle is loaded to maximum payload.

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Cameroon the “Africa in miniature”

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Cameroon is strategically positioned between West and Central Africa. With the rough size of Spain and nearly 25 million people it makes it relatively sparsely populated. But on the other hand the fact that around half of its population lives in the metropolitan areas puts it in a prime position to develop industry and commerce.

Cameroon is subdivided into ten major regions. Douala the economic capital and the biggest port in the country, Yaounde the political and administrative capital.

Based on the colonial history of Cameroon. It was “discovered” by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century and named Rio dos Camarões (Shrimp River). At the end of the 19th century it became a German colony (Kamerun). After WWI the country was divided between France and the United Kingdom.

Cameroon, as we know it, was established when in 1960 the French part became independent. It was joined by the Anglophone region in 1961 forming a Federal republic – with both parts keeping a semblance of independence. In 1972 the federation was abandoned. The proverbial disdain between the Englikanized and Frankofonized population continues to this day and has recently escalated to a civil war recognized by the US.

The governmental power stems from the president (H.E.Paul Biya aged 89 since his first election in 1982). He appoints government officials at all levels, from the prime minister (considered the official head of government), to the provincial governors and divisional officers.

The Legislative branch is divided into the National Assembly and the Senate, however both at present hold only nominal power.

The constitution divides Cameroon into 10 semi-autonomous regions, each under the administration of an elected Regional Council. Each region is headed by a presidential appointed governor.

The government recognizes the authority of traditional chiefs, Fons, sultan and Lamibe to govern at the local level and to resolve disputes as long as such rulings do not conflict with national law.

The president appoints judges at all levels. Cameroon’s legal system is a mixture of civil law, common law and customary law.

Unsurprisingly Cameroon is rife with corruption – Transparency International ranked Cameroon 152 on a list of 180 countries in 2018. Although press freedoms have improved since the first decade of the 21st century, the press is corrupt and beholden to special interests and political groups.

This is however expected to change, as the population is getting more and more educated. Cameroon has one of the highest school attendance rates in Africa. In 2013, the primary school enrollment rate was 93.5%. Secondly, cell phone networks and Internet providers have increased dramatically since the first decade of the 21st century and are largely unregulated. This indicates large potential for businesses focused on modern marketing and communication.

Cameroon has had a decade of strong economic performance, with GDP growing at an average of 4% per year. Uniquely among the growing African countries this is not facilitated by large scale exploitation of natural resources. Cameroon possesses substantial mineral resources, but these are not extensively mined. Petroleum exploitation has fallen since 1986, but this is still a substantial sector such that dips in prices have a strong effect on the economy – which would presume that the near future will see large possibilities for investment by local companies. 

It is still largely an agricultural nation. An estimated 70% of the population farms, and agriculture comprised an estimated 16.7% of GDP in 2017. Large numbers of Cameroonians live as subsistence farmers. Soils and climate on the coast encourage extensive commercial cultivation of bananas, cocoa, oil palms, rubber, and tea. Inland on the South Cameroon Plateau, cash crops include coffee, sugar, and tobacco. Coffee is a major cash crop in the western highlands, and in the north, natural conditions favor crops such as cotton, groundnuts, and rice. Production of Fair-trade cotton was initiated in Cameroon in 2004. The southern rain-forest has vast timber reserves, estimated to cover 37% of Cameroon’s total land area. However, large areas of the forest are difficult to reach.

Factory-based industry accounted for an estimated 26.5% of GDP in 2017. The government has taken measures to encourage tourism in the country which also indicates possibilities for investment. But care should be taken when doing so, as a “hands and eyes on” approach is required. 

Cameroon’s relatively large and diverse population is also diverse in its contemporary fashion. Traditional arts and crafts are practiced throughout the country for commercial, decorative, and religious purposes. Wood carvings and sculptures are especially common. The high-quality clay of the western highlands is used for pottery and ceramics. Other crafts include basket weaving, bead-working, brass and bronze working, calabash carving and painting, embroidery, and leather working. All these sectors are ripe for investment and export, but must be curated so as to meet the demands of the fickle western market hungry for exotic and diverse items.