Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka

What Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka does

Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka is a public educational institution (javni zavod) headquartered at Podlubnik 1A in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, with more than 60 years of continuous operation in adult education. The institution delivers elementary and secondary education programs for adults, National Professional Qualification (NPK) certifications, professional development for educators, and a broad portfolio of community learning offerings including digital skills, financial literacy, Slovenian language courses for immigrants, and environmental education. It operates a regional network of four Local Learning Centers (Lokalna učna središča) in Škofja Loka, Železniki, Žiri, and Gorenja vas-Poljane, and serves as the regional coordinator for the national Tedni vseživljenjskega učenja (Weeks of Lifelong Learning), coordinating approximately 60 events annually with over 50 partner organizations.

The institution is staffed by a small core team of five and engages approximately 100 lecturers to deliver its roughly 60 annual programs. Nina Triller Albreht serves as director. The technology layer consists primarily of an online learning platform (spletna učilnica) supporting distance and blended learning, with most delivery still in-person at the headquarters, partner venues, and the local learning centers. Programs include secondary-school tracks in administration, nursing, economics, gastronomy and tourism, preschool education, computer technology, and trade, alongside the ZIP immigrant integration program (180-hour Slovenian course), the Seniorji v akciji financial literacy program, the DIGILand digital-creator workshops for children, and the Karierni Plac youth career center.

Revenue is a mix of Ministry of Education operational funding for formal adult education, EU co-financing across multiple programs (Next Generation EU, AMIF, ESF, EAFRD, Interreg Slovenia-Austria), municipal contributions from four municipalities, and modest course fees (for example, an 80 EUR taijiquan and qigong program). Many programs are free for target groups including seniors, the unemployed, and immigrants. Distribution is direct and event-driven, combining fixed-location learning centers, partner-venue programming, printed brochures distributed regionally, and an active social media presence.

Name

Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka

Legal name

Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka

Website

https://lu-skofjaloka.si

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka is a public adult-education institution in Škofja Loka, Slovenia, delivering elementary and secondary schooling, professional certifications, digital-skills training, and lifelong-learning programs through four regional learning centers and EU-funded projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Škofja Loka

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from Ministry of Education (Ministrstvo za vzgojo in izobraževanje) through public tenders for adult education programs. Core operational funding for elementary and secondary school programs for adults.
2. EU Project Funding: Co-financing from European Union programs including Next Generation EU, AMIF (Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund), EAFRD (European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development), ESF (European Social Fund), and Interreg Slovenia-Austria programs for specific educational initiatives.
3. Course Fees: Fee-based programs including taijiquan and qigong courses (80 EUR one-time), professional development courses, and select training programs. Many programs remain free for eligible participants including seniors (55+), unemployed persons, and immigrants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka is a public adult education institution delivering formal elementary and secondary schooling for adults, national professional qualification (NPK) certification programs, Slovenian language courses for immigrants, digital literacy and computer courses, financial literacy programs, and lifelong learning initiatives. It operates four local learning centers across the Škofja Loka region and serves as regional coordinator for the annual Tedni vseživljenjskega učenja (Weeks of Lifelong Learning) event. Core offerings are delivered through in-person instruction, an online learning platform (spletna učilnica), and EU-funded specialist projects.

Product overview

Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka is a public adult education institution with over 60 years of experience, offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and services. The core offerings include elementary and secondary education for adults (Osnovna šola za odrasle, Srednja šola za odrasle), professional certification programs (NPK), and higher education partnerships. These are complemented by specialized programs including digital skills training (DIGILand, Računalniški tečaji), financial literacy, immigrant integration (ZIP), and lifelong learning initiatives (Tedni vseživljenjskega učenja). The institution operates a network of Local Learning Centers (Lokalna učna središča) in four municipalities and manages EU-funded projects including Interreg LINGUA and environmental education programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DIGILand: Digital creativity workshops for school-age children during holidays
• Karierni Plac – Karierni center za mlade+

Products and services

• Osnovna šola za odrasle (Elementary School for Adults) Adult elementary education program enabling completion of basic schooling for adults who did not finish formal education, with individual learning approach and adapted teaching methods.
• Srednja šola za odrasle (High School for Adults) Secondary education programs for adults including SPI, SSI, PTI and PT tracks covering Administration, Nursing, Economics, Gastronomy and Tourism, Preschool Education, Computer Technology, and Trade.
• NPK – Nacionalne poklicne kvalifikacije (National Professional Qualifications) Training programs for obtaining national professional qualifications including accounting/bookkeeping (Računovodja/Knjigovodja) and social home care (Socialni oskrbovalec na domu).
• Lokalna učna središča (Local Learning Centers) Network of local learning centers in Škofja Loka, Gorenja vas-Poljane, Železniki, and Žiri providing community-based adult education and workshops.
• Finančna razgledanost (Financial Literacy Programs) Financial education programs including Finančna prihodnost je v mojih rokah (40-hour program) and Seniorji v akciji for adults 55+, covering personal finances, savings, banking, and fraud protection.
• Začetna integracija priseljencev – ZIP (Initial Integration of Immigrants) 180-hour Slovenian language course for non-EU immigrants including language instruction and orientation to Slovenian history, culture, and constitutional order.
• Računalniški tečaji (Computer Courses) Free 10-hour basic and advanced computer courses for adults aged 30+, covering digital literacy including browsers, email, cloud services, e-government services, and online safety.
• DIGILand Digital creator program for elementary school children offering holiday and workshop activities including film production and stop motion animation.
• Karierni Plac – Karierni center za mlade+ (Career Center for Youth) Career guidance and counseling services for young people including free interest testing for children and adolescents.
• Interreg LINGUA Interreg Slovenia-Austria project (2021-2027) focused on language and early childhood education, implementing seminars for kindergarten staff and educators.
• Pedagoška fakulteta Koper – dodiplomski in podiplomski študij Undergraduate and postgraduate study programs in cooperation with Faculty of Education Koper, including Preschool Education and Inclusive Pedagogy.
• Vseživljenjsko varovanje narave (Lifelong Nature Conservation) Environmental education project featuring workshops on material reuse, fruit tree planting, pollinator hotels, and nature protection, co-funded by EU EAFRD and Republic of Slovenia.
• Študijski krožki (Study Circles) Group-based learning activities covering topics such as health, meadows, and various other subjects, facilitated by Republic of Slovenia Ministry of Education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,013 educational hours delivered with 1,231 participants in local learning center programs since 2017
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Andragoški center Slovenije (ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational coordinator for lifelong learning initiatives. ACS coordinates Tedni vseživljenjskega učenja (TVU) nationally with 40 regional coordinators. Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka serves as regional coordinator for the Škofja Loka area.
• Pedagoška fakulteta KopercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership offering postgraduate study programs including Inclusive Pedagogy (Magistrski študij Inkluzivne pedagogike). Programs are delivered at Ljudska univerza Škofja Loka facilities.
• Ministrstvo za vzgojo in izobraževanje (Ministry of Education)coreOthersPrimary government funding source for adult education programs. Provides financing through public tenders for programs and activities of adult education.
• Občina Škofja LokacoreOthersMunicipality funding and supporting local learning center operations and community education initiatives.
• Občina ŽeleznikicoreOthersMunicipality financing the Local Learning Center Železniki project and providing venue access.
• Občina Gorenja vas-PoljanecoreOthersMunicipality funding all activities of Local Learning Center Gorenja vas-Poljane, making programs free for participants.
• Javni zavod RatitovecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public institute partner collaborating on local learning center activities and environmental education projects.
• Zveza Ljudskih Univerz Slovenije (ZLUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association of people's universities coordinating professional development, conferences, and advocacy for member institutions.
• Evropska unija - Next Generation EUcoreOthersEU recovery funding financing the Seniorji v akciji (Seniors in Action) financial literacy program through National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
• Evropski sklad za regionalni razvoj - Interreg Slovenija-AvstrijacoreOthersEuropean Regional Development Fund financing the LINGUA project (Interreg SI-AT 2021-2027) for language learning and pedagogical professional development.
• Evropski kmetijski sklad za razvoj podeželjaminorOthersEAFRD co-financing the Vseživljenjsko varovanje narave (Lifelong Nature Conservation) project with Republic of Slovenia.
• Evropska unija - AMIF (Sklad za azil, migracije in vključevanje)coreOthersEU Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund co-financing Slovenian language courses under the Začetna integracija priseljencev (ZIP) program.
• Univerza za tretje življenjsko obdobje Škofja LokaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird Age University partner participating in TVU events and lifelong learning activities.
• Šolski center Škofja LokaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecondary school partner providing venue access for TVU events, lectures, and Parade učenja activities.
• Mizarstvo DrlinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal carpentry workshop partner in Vseživljenjsko varovanje narave project delivering nature conservation workshops.
• Drevesnica ZakotnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlant nursery partner contributing to environmental education workshops on native fruit tree species and honey plants.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ljudska univerza Ptuj: People's university serving the Ptuj region with adult secondary education, NPK certification, and community learning offerings. Comparable institutional structure and funding model under the same ministry and EU funding framework.
• Ljudska univerza Nova Gorica: Slovenian people's university serving the Nova Gorica region with adult education, vocational training, and lifelong learning programs. Direct competitor for EU tender wins and municipal contracts in the broader ZLUS network.
• Ljudska univerza Velenje: People's university in the Šalek Valley offering adult elementary and secondary education, professional certifications, and community learning programs. Comparable operational model funded through government tenders and EU project co-financing.
• Ljudska univerza Slovenj Gradec: Regional people's university in Slovenj Gradec offering adult education programs, secondary schooling, and lifelong learning initiatives. Competes in the same institutional network for ministry tenders and EU project funding.
• Ljudska univerza Kranj: Another Slovenian people's university offering adult elementary, secondary, and lifelong learning programs in the neighboring Gorenjska region. Comparable portfolio including NPK certifications, digital literacy, and language courses, competing for the same Ministry of Education funding and EU project pools.
• Ljudska univerza Celje: Regional people's university in Celje delivering adult education, secondary schooling, and professional qualifications with similar funding structure (Ministry of Education tenders, EU co-financing). Operates local learning centers and runs comparable lifelong learning programming.

Broad incumbents

• Andragoški center Slovenije (ACS): National adult education center coordinating Tedni vseživljenjskega učenja across Slovenia's 40 regional coordinators. Functions as both the institution's principal partner (TVU regional coordinator mandate) and a broader incumbent shaping national adult education policy and funding allocation.
• Zveza Ljudskih Univerz Slovenije (ZLUS): National association of people's universities coordinating professional development, advocacy, and conferences for member institutions. Acts as the umbrella body for all Slovenian Ljudske univerze, of which LU Škofja Loka is a member.

Emerging players

• Šolski center Škofja Loka: Secondary school center in Škofja Loka that provides venue access for LU Škofja Loka events and Parade učenja. While primarily a secondary school rather than people's university, it overlaps in adult vocational education delivery and shares the same local learner catchment area.

Regional players

• Univerza za tretje življenjsko obdobje (UTŽO): Third Age University network providing lifelong learning for older adults across Slovenia. Operates as a close partner of LU Škofja Loka in TVU events but competes for senior-targeted funding (e.g., Seniorji v akciji program) and learner attention in the same demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ljudska-univerza-%C5%A1kofja-loka

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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