The triple Medical Campus at the University of Ljubljana

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ljubljana is the leading educational and research institution in the field of medicine in Slovenia. Its commitment to quality and innovation is also reflected in the development of modern infrastructure that supports advances in teaching, research, and professional activities.

The long-term goal of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ljubljana is to find a sustainable solution to space constraints through the development of three key campuses: the Vrazov trg campus (KVT), where sustainable construction is already underway and will provide modern conditions for study and research; the Zaloška campus, with educational facilities and diagnostic laboratories for professional and medical institutions; and the Korytkova campus, for additional educational and research capacities. These projects reflect the faculty’s commitment to creating a stimulating environment for education and research and to the sustainable development of health sciences.

The Vrazov trg campus will provide modern facilities for study and research and make a significant contribution to the development of the Slovenian healthcare system. With construction expected to be completed by mid-2026, the faculty will further strengthen its role as a center of knowledge and innovation, where future generations of top-tier physicians and researchers are trained.

With a strong emphasis on sustainable development, interdisciplinarity, and collaboration with European and national partners, the Faculty of Medicine remains an indispensable force in advancing public health and societal well-being.

University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine Triple Campus: Vrazov trg I Campus (KVTI) 

Funding: EU budget under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, Slovenian national budget, University of Ljubljana’s own funds 
Architects: Katja Žlajpah and Aleš Žnidaršič (Multiplan arhitekti, d. o. o.) 
Client: University of Ljubljana 
Contractor: Makro 5 gradnje, izgradnja objektov, d.o.o.

THE PROJECT IN NUMBERS: The ULMF Triple Campus

 

 

Construction of the Vrazov Trg Campus

 

The Vrazov Trg Campus (KVT) project aims to establish a modern educational center that will:

• enable a gradual increase in enrollment capacity, with an anticipated increase of 35 spots in the Medicine program and 5 spots in the Dental Medicine program for the 2026/2027 academic year,
• the increased spatial and staffing capacity of the UL MF will result in a greater number of graduates (doctors and dentists), thereby contributing to the sufficient number of graduates needed to ensure the stability of the healthcare system; starting in 2026, 50 more graduates will enter the healthcare system annually, and starting in 2031, 100 more graduates than in 2022,
• better-qualified graduates to meet the growing needs of the healthcare system,
• the establishment of a center for teaching clinical skills to physicians, dentists, and healthcare workers in non-hospital settings, thereby enabling safer and higher-quality patient care in the hospital environment,
• and improved working conditions for other employees.

The new building, with a ground floor, three upper floors, and two underground levels, is located on the existing campus at Vrazov trg 2, in the immediate vicinity of the University Medical Center Ljubljana.

The following institutes of the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine will be located at the Vrazov trg Campus:

• Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics (IBKMG),
• Institute of Physiology (IF),
• Institute of Pathological Physiology (IPAFI),
• the Institute of Cell Biology (IBC),
• the Institute of Biophysics (IBF),
• the Institute of Pharmacology and Experimental Toxicology (IFET),
• Institute of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics (IBMI).

The Center for Clinical Skills Training (CUKV) will also be an important part of the new building, and the Medical Research Center, together with the Medical Experimental Center, will play a special role on campus. It will be equipped with advanced research infrastructure to meet the needs of the institutes and will enable optimal shared use of state-of-the-art technologies and modern research equipment. This organizational structure will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of research and teaching activities.

The new building will also include shared educational infrastructure (SPI) and associated shared service and technical spaces (SSTP): a restaurant, three lecture halls (296 seats, 90 seats, and 60 seats), four seminar rooms (between 20 and 38 seats), twelve practice rooms, four study rooms for individual or group work by students, two conference halls for doctoral defenses, introductory lectures, etc. (16 seats, 25 seats), student locker rooms, storage rooms, archives, technical rooms, as well as an underground garage, bicycle storage, and a bomb shelter. These spaces will ensure the smooth operation of the campus and a better user experience for students, staff, and researchers.