In past decades higher education in Slovenia has been characterised by increasing globalisation, market-orientation and the privatisation of public and growth of private institutions. But the difference between the public and private sectors is not as obvious as one might think, with the former looking increasingly like the latter.
The European Commission has started an infringement process against Slovenia, requesting that legislation be aligned with the European Union (EU) treaty and the Service Directive in the field of education. The issue is over access to Slovenia for education franchise operations.