Maribor

Slovenia

Maribor, the second-largest city in Slovenia, is known for its relaxed atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and rich cultural heritage. Nestled between the Drava River and the Pohorje Mountains, it offers a perfect mix of nature, history, and vibrant city life. The city offers a wide range of sporting opportunities, complemented by cultural events, wine and culinary delights, and wellness experiences. In 2023, Maribor earned an impressive 3rd place in the Best European Destination competition and was proudly named Europe’s Best Culinary Destination, reflecting its vibrant and welcoming spirit. In 2025, Maribor proudly holds the title of Best Green Capital, awarded by the European Best Destinations (EBD) platform.

With a lively centre, welcoming locals, and a great quality of life, Maribor is an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

ABOUT THE HOSTING PARTNER

Sectors

Discover the range of vocational sectors available for your students in this destination

Main sectors

Personal Services: Sports and Outdoor Activities
Health and Social Care: Social Care
Food and Hospitality: Hospitality

SEE ALL SECTORS

Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources

Agriculture
Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy
Forestry, Environment and Landscape Management
Horticulture
Veterinary and Animal Welfare
Water Management and Environmental Remediation

Arts, Design and Media

Archeology and Cultural Heritage Conservation
Art and Design
Audio and sound design
Graphics and Photography
Performing Arts
Pre-press and Printmaking
Video production, Animation e Interactive Media

Business, Administration and Services

Administration and Accounting
E-commerce
Marketing and Sales
Retail and Commercial Services

Construction and Built Environment

Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction
Energy Systems
Interior design
Thermohydraulics

Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies

Automation and Robotics
Automotive
Electrical and Automatic Installations
Electronics and Electrotechnics
Machining and CNC Technologies
Mechanical Engineering and Metal Processing
Mechatronics
Wood Processing

Food and Hospitality

Food Processing
Hospitality
Kitchen staff
Pastry and Bakery
Tourism
Waiter and Catering

Health and Social Care

Childcare
Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics
Dietetics and Nutrition
Emergency Health Care
Health Care
Nursery
Social Care

Information and Communication Technologies

Computer Science and Information Technology
Software Development
Telecommunications Installations

Personal Services

Hair and Beauty
Sports and Outdoor Activities

Science and Applied Technologies

Biotechnology
Chemistry and Pharmacy
Science and Applied Science

Transport and Mobility

Motor Vehicle and Electromechanics
Transport and Logistics

Services

Everything you need to know about how the mobility experience is organised and delivered.

Always included

Transfer from the airport on demand (public and private)
Accommodation More info
Local transport
Mentoring More info
Placement matching or study visit programmes
Erasmus+ mobility paperwork management

Extra

24/7 emergency support
Language course/s
Hosting minors with Accompanying Person

Main hosting city: Maribor

Other hosting cities: -

Mobility duration for internships: from 3 weeks to 13 weeks

GETTING TO KNOW THE CITY

What’s popular in Maribor

Glavni trg, the main square

Maribor Regional Museum

Maribor city park

The riverside and Maribor's island

The Botanic Garden

The Pohorje mountains

The surroundings

Trivia time

Did you know that Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world? The "Stara trta" or "Old Vine" is a vine that's over 400 years old and still produces grapes used to make wine. It's even listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest vine in the world still bearing grapes!