Mission

The Faculty of Industrial Engineering Novo Mesto is an independent higher education and research institution operating in the statistical region of Southeast Slovenia. The faculty provides education and conducts scientific research and development work, primarily in the field of mechanical engineering. In carrying out these activities, the faculty multidisciplinary connects various fields: technical, natural sciences, economics, law, and business studies, as well as foreign language learning, aiming to provide extensive, high-quality, and applicable knowledge, with an emphasis on sustainable development. This is achieved through quality educational programs, their updating and adaptation to international standards, qualified higher education teachers and staff, and capable and ambitious students who will acquire knowledge with the help of modern teaching methods and active participation in the educational process.

The Faculty of Industrial Engineering Novo Mesto aims to establish itself both domestically and internationally with the quality of its studies. The reputation of the institution will be enhanced by recognized lecturers, a modern and quality learning process, and successful graduates with high professional knowledge. The mission of the faculty is primarily to provide high-quality education in the field of mechanical engineering and to ensure the production of high-quality professionals both in the region, in Slovenia, and beyond.

Considering the aforementioned guidelines, the mission of the faculty is focused on:

  • Providing high-quality education and training of engineering professionals skilled in the development and creation of high-value-added products, with a vision of sustainable societal development, for product design, process planning and management, and organization management.
  • Long-term provision of technically educated professionals in the region and the broader environment. • Knowledge transfer through quality research and development work.

Vision

The vision of the faculty is to become a reputable and recognizable institution, focused on the high-quality transfer of knowledge, active collaboration, and responding to the needs of both the economy and non-economy, while continuously engaging in the global environment. In this process, the faculty will follow the principles of sustainable development.

Values

The Faculty of Industrial Engineering Novo Mesto operates primarily in accordance with the following values:

  • Integrity
  • Sustainable development and social responsibility
  • Academic freedom for professors and students
  • Academic excellence
  • Humanism, human rights, and ethics, including equal opportunities and solidarity

Strategic Directions and Strategic Goals

The strategic goals of the Faculty of Industrial Engineering Novo Mesto are:

  • Development of the institution
  • Excellence in education
  • Scientific, research, and professional excellence
  • Excellence in operations
  • Sustainable and socially responsible operations

Taken from the Development Strategy of the FINI 2025-2028

Graduates of FINI are society's developmental potential.