The University of Ljubljana, established in 1919, is the oldest and the largest institution for higher education and scientific research in Slovenia. It currently enrolls approximately 40,000 students and employs over 6,000 academic staff, including professors, researchers, and assistants, as well as professional and administrative personnel. Its academic structure comprises 23 faculties and three academies of art, covering a broad range of disciplines.
University of Ljubljana
Sports Opportunities
The University of Ljubljana provides students with access to several sports facilities, including sports, dance, and gymnastics halls, fitness centers, and outdoor training areas. Students can participate in more than 15 different sports and recreational activities, including functional training, fitness, aerobics, yoga, and pilates, as well as badminton, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, and football. Opportunities are also available for sport climbing, running, and various other forms of outdoor exercise, supporting an active and healthy student lifestyle.
University of Beira Interior
The University of Beira Interior (UBI) is a dynamic public university located in Covilhã, Portugal, at the heart of the Serra da Estrela region. Established in 1986, UBI combines a strong tradition of academic excellence with innovation in research and international collaboration. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs across fields such as health sciences, engineering, social sciences, arts, and humanities. With a strong commitment to sustainability, regional development, and global engagement, UBI fosters interdisciplinary research and close partnerships with industry, public institutions, and European networks.
Sports Opportunities
At the University of Beira Interior (UBI), students have access indoor and outdoor to a wide range of sports facilities and physical activity opportunities that promote health, wellbeing, and community engagement. Include multipurpose halls, fitness facilities, and access to nearby natural environments ideal for outdoor activities. UBI also encourages active lifestyles through events, tournaments, and partnerships that connect sport, education, and regional development.
Université Savoie Mont Blanc
With 15,000 students, a rich and multidisciplinary range of courses, and 18 internationally recognized research laboratories, the Université Savoie Mont Blanc is an institution on a human-scale that combines strong local engagement with a broad openness to Europe and the world. Ranked in the Shanghai ranking for the eighth consecutive year thanks to the excellence of its research, it also ranks sixth among French universities for student success, placing it among the best public higher education institutions in France (data from L’Etudiant 2025). On its three campuses, Annecy, Le Bourget-du-Lac, and Jacob-Bellecombette, the Université Savoie Mont Blanc offers particularly attractive study conditions in an exceptional environment, between lakes and mountains.
Sports Opportunities
The University Sports Services of the Université Savoie Mont Blanc offers more than 40 sports to student and staff members each year across its three campuses, reflecting our strong commitment to active lifestyles and community engagement.
University of Turin
The University of Turin is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Italy, with over 81,000 students and more than 4,400 academic and administrative staff. It offers 167 degree programs across almost all disciplines (except Engineering and Architecture) and combines a strong tradition in fields such as law, medicine, and the humanities with growing excellence in innovative areas like food science, IT, and nanotechnology. Highly internationalized, UniTo participates in numerous global projects and maintains over 500 cooperation agreements with institutions worldwide.
Sports Opportunities
The University of Turin offers a wide range of sports facilities and opportunities through CUS Torino (University Sports Center). Students and staff can access modern facilities including gyms, swimming pools, athletics tracks, tennis courts, football fields, and multipurpose sports halls. A variety of individual and team sports are available, such as football, volleyball, basketball, athletics, swimming, martial arts, and fitness programs. The university also promotes competitive sports, recreational activities, and wellness initiatives to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle within the academic community.
University of Zaragoza
The University of Zaragoza, founded in 1474, is the leading public university in Aragón and a historic pillar of the Ebro Valley. With around 30,000 students, it offers a comprehensive range of 72 degree programmes across its 3 main campuses: Zaragoza, Huesca and Teruel. The university combines a strong tradition in medicine, law, and sciences with growing activity in innovative and interdisciplinary areas. It promotes high-impact research, knowledge transfer, and a close, proactive collaboration with society. Internationalisation is central to its mission: it is a key member of Campus Iberus and the UNITA European alliance. This global focus strengthens cooperation, academic mobility, and shared development across Europe and beyond.
Through sport, the Universidad de Zaragoza enhances the quality of life of its university community, promoting health, inclusion, and social connection across its campuses.
Sports Opportunities
The university offers well-equipped indoor and outdoor facilities, including multi-sport halls, fitness rooms, football and rugby pitches, athletics tracks, climbing areas, and swimming pools. These spaces support a broad and balanced sports programme covering team sports, individual training, outdoor activities, and wellness disciplines.
Students can represent the university in regional and national competitions, strengthening teamwork and institutional pride. Participation in sport strengthens teamwork and institutional pride, contributing to the holistic growth of students and staff.
