Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor

What Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor does

FERI is the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Maribor, a public Slovenian university faculty focused on higher education and applied research in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology, telecommunications, media communications, and mechatronics. It offers a full academic progression: undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, and operates Akademija FERI, an outreach platform that runs short courses and youth programs including a "Mini akademija" for ages 6-9 and an "Akademija" for ages 10-15, extending the institution's reach into pre-university education.

The faculty's technical footprint is built around a 300+ staff research and teaching base, an industry partner network of 50+ organizations across energy, IT, pharma, and insurance, and active applied-research projects spanning robotics, embedded systems, and AI-enabled applications. Notable positions include a 1st-place freestyle finish at the Field Robot Event 2026, hosting of the regional finals of the Design for Futures 2026 competition, and student thesis work on AI agents and AI-based acoustic fault detection. International exposure is delivered through Erasmus+ mobility and the Athena European University Alliance.

FERI's operating model is that of a public, non-commercial institution. Funding flows from state appropriations, ARIS (Slovenian Research Agency) research grants, EU framework funding (including Erasmus+), a tiered industry sponsorship program (gold/silver/bronze), and international student tuition. There is no B2B product revenue; the partner ecosystem exists to support applied research, student practical training, and recruitment, rather than to drive commercial sales.

Name

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor

Legal name

Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko Univerze v Mariboru

Website

https://feri.um.si

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

FERI is the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Maribor, Slovenia, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs in EE, CS, IT, mechatronics, telecommunications, and media communications, with 300+ staff, 50+ industry partners, and youth outreach via Akademija FERI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maribor

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: Public university funding based on student enrollment numbers and study programs, regulated by national higher education policies
2. Research Grants (ARIS and EU): Funding from the Slovenian Research Agency (ARIS) and European Union structural funds for research projects and international collaborations
3. Industry Partnerships: Collaboration agreements with regional and international companies providing financial support through gold/silver/bronze sponsorship packages, plus joint research and development projects
4. International Student Tuition: Tuition fees for international students outside EU/EEA, supporting education services for foreign student enrollment

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

FERI is a constituent faculty of the University of Maribor that delivers first-cycle (undergraduate), second-cycle (master's) and third-cycle (doctoral) study programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Media Communications and Mechatronics. It also operates Akademija FERI, providing non-degree short courses, holiday schools, Mini Academy workshops and science/technology days for youth, along with practical training placement services with industry partners.

Product overview

UM FERI (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of study programs and educational services. The core offerings include first-cycle (undergraduate), second-cycle (master's), and third-cycle (doctoral) study programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Mechatronics, and Media Communications. Beyond traditional degree programs, FERI operates Akademija FERI, which provides non-degree educational services including short courses, holiday schools, and Mini akademija for children. The institution also facilitates practical training placements with partner companies and conducts various outreach programs for schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Study Programs First-cycle Bologna study programs offered at FERI in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Informatics and Communication Technologies, Media Communications, Telecommunications and Mechatronics for the 2026/2027 academic year, leading to BSc-level degrees.
• Postgraduate (Master's) Study Programs Second-cycle (master's) study programs offered at FERI for advanced specialization in electrical engineering, computer science and related fields.
• Doctoral Study Programs Third-cycle (doctoral) study programs at FERI for advanced research and academic careers.
• Akademija FERI - Short Educational Programs Short-term educational programs including workshops, seminars and specialized training courses offered to students and the public through Akademija FERI.
• Akademija FERI - Holiday Schools Holiday school programs for children and youth featuring technology workshops, programming, robotics and ICT activities conducted during school vacations.
• Mini Akademija FERI
• Akademija FERI - Science and Technology Days
• Akademija FERI - School Offers

Quantifiable outcome

• FarmBeast autonomous agricultural robot achieved 1st place in freestyle category at Field Robot Event 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered gold, silver, core and minor.

• Elektro Maribor d.d.goldStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold supporter. Electric power distribution company serving northeastern Slovenia (area of 3,992 km²). Supports FERI through student scholarships, practical training (PUD), and mandatory internship supervision. Promotes careers in electrical engineering among youth.
• Elektro Celje d.d.silverStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver supporter. Electricity distribution company covering 22% of Slovenia (Celje, Velenje, Slovenj Gradec, Krško). Certified in quality, environmental, information security, and employee safety. Offers practical training, student work, thesis mentorship, and regular employment opportunities.
• Dewesoft d.o.o.silverStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver supporter. Multinational company founded in 2000 in Trbovlje, Slovenia. Develops innovative measurement instruments and internationally award-winning Dewesoft X software. Global customer base including NASA, ESA, SpaceX, BMW, Siemens, Audi. Ranked among top 5 global measurement technology companies.
• Zavarovalnica Sava d.d.silverStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver supporter. Modern, sustainability-focused insurance company. Offers practical training positions in business applications, business intelligence, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Promotes team spirit and individual development.
• GEN-I d.o.o.silverStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver supporter. One of the fastest-growing and most innovative companies on the European energy market. Operates energy trading in 26 European markets. Leading provider of solar solutions. Offers student work, internships, scholarships, and employment. Committed to green energy transformation.
• Ledinek EngineeringsilverStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver supporter. Family-owned development company with globally recognized brand in automated machinery for wood processing. Creates sustainable solutions for the future of society. Welcomes electrical engineering, computer science, and mechatronics graduates.
• Athena European University AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance of advanced technological higher education institutions across Europe. FERI participates as member institution working on collaborative initiatives in education and research.
• ARIS (Slovenian Research Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational research funding agency supporting Slovenian scientific research. FERI receives budgetary research funding and participates in national research programs through ARIS.
• ELRAD Electronics d.o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectronics company with 35-year tradition specializing in embedded systems for special vehicles. Exports to 38+ countries. Offers practical training in electronics development, project management, and IT for 8 students across multiple programs.
• Lek d.d.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPharmaceutical company (part of Novartis). Offers 25+ practical training positions for science students. Provides exposure to pharmaceutical industry operations.
• Equaleyes d.o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware company offering 8 practical training positions across iOS, Android, React Native, Frontend, Backend, QA, Design, and DevOps for electrical engineering and IT students.
• Intera d.o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoftware company in Tehnološki park Ptuj developing Intrix CRM/HRM system. Offers 4 practical training positions for IT students, mentorship, and thesis project opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KTH Royal Institute of Technology: Sweden's leading technical university with strong EE, CS, and mechatronics programs at BSc, MSc, and PhD level. Comparable as a much larger Northern European public technical university competing for similar EU research funding and international students.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's largest technical university with extensive EE, CS, and engineering programs. Comparable as a broader European incumbent in technical education and research, with substantially larger scale and global recognition.

Direct peers

• University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering (FE): Slovenia's counterpart electrical engineering faculty at the University of Ljubljana, covering overlapping disciplines in EE and mechatronics. Most directly comparable peer in terms of program portfolio, funding model, and domestic student/faculty competition.
• University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science (FRI): The other major computer and information science faculty in Slovenia, offering BSc, MSc, and PhD programs at the country's flagship public university. Directly comparable to FERI as a domestic competitor for students, faculty, and research funding within the same funding framework.
• University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER): Croatia's leading EE and CS faculty with a near-identical portfolio in electrical engineering, computing, telecommunications, and automation; historically connected through regional research cooperation and student exchange. Comparable as a regional technical faculty with similar disciplinary mix.

Regional players

• Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME): Hungary's flagship technical university with deep EE and CS programs. Comparable as a Central European public technical university operating in a similar EU funding and Erasmus+ ecosystem.
• Czech Technical University in Prague (ČVUT): Czech Republic's largest technical university with significant electrical engineering and computer science faculties. Comparable in portfolio breadth, public funding structure, and Central European positioning.
• Graz University of Technology (TU Graz): One of Austria's leading technical universities with strong EE, CS, and mechatronics programs. Comparable as a regional Central European technical university competing for similar students, EU-funded research, and Erasmus+ exchange flows.
• University of Belgrade, School of Electrical Engineering (ETF): Serbia's premier electrical engineering school with traditional strong EE and computing programs. Comparable as a Southeastern European public technical institution within reach of FERI for regional competition and research collaboration.

Others

• Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (IPS): Slovenia's principal research-focused postgraduate school closely tied to the Jožef Stefan Institute. Comparable as a domestic higher-education and research organization competing for graduate students and ARIS research funding in Slovenia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjtz4B5Ap6PLrt1N41XNDBA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FERI.Maribor
• Instagraminstagram.com/feri.um
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/faculty-of-electrical-engineering-and-computer-science-university-of-maribor

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Profiles10 records

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