Universities of Slovakia

Studying at universities in Slovakia is a great opportunity to receive a prestigious education at the European level in an economically stable and safe country. Slovakia is loyal to foreign students and has many educational programs. In addition, the cost of training and living in the country is not as high as in other European countries. It is also much easier to get a student visa and a residence permit (residence permit). Foreign applicants can study at the university for free, subject to the successful passing of exams and knowledge of the national language. Let’s look at which universities of the Slovak Republic you can enter and what features they have.

Benefits of Higher Education in Slovakia

Higher education received in Europe has always been popular because of its high quality and attractive prospects. For this reason, many applicants decide to study in Slovakia. Such an education has many advantages, including:

● University diploma, which is recognized in all EU countries and in most other countries. In the future, this will greatly facilitate the search for work and will positively affect the career growth of a young specialist.

● Free training programs. One of the most important advantages is that higher education in Slovakia is free (if the study takes place in the national language, and in some cases, even in English). The student needs to pay only dormitory accommodation, textbooks and plan daily expenses. Universities do not impose any special requirements on foreigners.

● The cultural environment. The Slovak mentality and lifestyle are close in spirit to many applicants. Therefore, students are able to quickly get used to the new environment and assimilate than when studying, for example, in Western Europe.

● Career prospects. With a diploma from a Slovak university, graduates can find work in the world’s largest companies or open their own business over time.

List of major universities in Slovakia

Today, students can get a master’s and bachelor’s degree in more than thirty universities in the country. Many universities in Slovakia have a high international rating, and their diplomas contribute to successful employment and career building in all EU countries.

Higher educational institutions are of three types: state, private and public.

Universities of Bratislava

Slovak Technical University in Bratislava (Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave). A modern educational institution located in the heart of the Slovak Republic. The university offers continuing education programs and annually graduates bachelors, masters and doctors.

The university consists of 7 faculties located in Bratislava and Trnava, as well as the Institute of Management.

Students can be educated in the following faculties:

● Faculty of Civil Engineering.

● Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

● Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

● Faculty of Chemical and Food Technologies.

● Faculty of Architecture.

● Faculty of Materials Science in Trnava.

● Faculty of Informatics and Information Technology.

University of Economics in Bratislava (Ekonomická Univerzita v Bratislave). This is one of the largest and most popular universities in the country, which offers higher education in the field of economics and business.

List of university faculties:

● Faculty of National Economy.

● Faculty of Commerce.

● Faculty of Economic Informatics.

● Faculty of Business Management.

● Faculty of International Relations.

● Faculty of Applied Languages.

● Faculty of Business Administration in Kosice.

Slovak Medical University (Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita). A prestigious state university, which is considered one of the best not only in the Slovak Republic, but throughout Europe. The university prepares specialists of all medical areas, students can enter the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs.

The university has the following faculties:

● Faculty of Nursing and Medical Research.

● Faculty of Public Health.

● Faculty of Health in Banska Bystrica.

● Faculty of Medicine.

Comenius University (Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave). The largest institution of higher education, which is located in Bratislava. The university consists of 13 faculties, where more than 24,000 students study. Famous university graduates include former Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic and Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Students can choose educational programs in Slovak and English and study at the following faculties:

● Faculty of Management.

● Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science.

● Faculty of Natural Sciences.

● Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences.

● Faculty of Physical Culture and Sports.

● Faculty of Law.

● Faculty of Philosophy.

● Faculty of Pharmacy.

● Faculty of Medicine.

● Faculty of Education.

● Faculty of Medicine in Martin.

● Evangelical Theological Faculty.

● Roman Catholic Theological Faculty.

Other universities in Slovakia

Pavel Joseph Shafarik University (Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach). Classical University of Slovakia located in Kosice. The university includes 5 faculties, which study more than 7,500 students.

The university actively cooperates with many educational institutions of the world and monitors the latest scientific developments.

An applicant can enter one of the current faculties:

● Faculty of Medicine.

● Faculty of Public Administration.

● Faculty of Law.

● Faculty of Natural Sciences.

● Faculty of Philosophy.

Mateja Bela University (Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici). State university, which is located in the center of Banska Bystrica – the cultural capital of the Slovak Republic. The institution is part of the European Association of Universities and provides high-quality professional training for students.

The university has the following faculties:

● Faculty of Economics.

● Faculty of Natural Sciences.

● Faculty of Philosophy.

● Faculty of Political Sciences and International Relations.

● Faculty of Education.

● Faculty of Law.

Technical University of Kosice (Technická univerzita v Košiciach). A leading university of a technical orientation, which is popular with students around the world. The university includes 9 faculties and more than 9,500 students are studying.

List of university faculties:

● Faculty of mining, ecology, process control and geotechnology.

● Faculty of Engineering.

● Faculty of Metallurgy.

● Faculty of Civil Engineering.

● Faculty of Production Technology.

● Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

● Department of Economics.

● Faculty of Aeronautics.

● Faculty of Arts.

Prešov University (Prešovská univerzita v Prešove). The largest educational institution in the country, which has full accreditation for all curricula and is included in the list of the most prestigious universities in Slovakia.

List of university faculties:

● Faculty of Philosophy.

● Faculty of Management.

● Faculty of Health.

● Faculty of Humanities.

● Orthodox Theological Faculty.

● Faculty of Education.

● Faculty of Sports.

● Greek Catholic Theological Faculty.

Universities of Slovakia for foreigners

Submit documents to higher education institutions can not only citizens of the Slovak Republic, but also other countries. The main condition for free education in Slovakia for foreigners is a good knowledge of the state language, since it is the language that is taught. Previously, students can take special language courses that last one year.

To study at universities in Slovakia on a free basis, you must:

● Successfully pass the entrance exams.

● Take the test of knowledge of the Slovak language or apply for a certificate of accredited courses.

● Submit a full package of documents in a timely manner.

Slovakia Garant s.r.o. provides assistance with admission to universities in the Slovak Republic. In order to submit an application and begin registration, you should contact the Department of Employment and Education at the numbers indicated on the website in the “Contacts” page.

Our consultants will help you choose the university and specialty, prepare the necessary documents for admission, and also provide full support, which will speed up and simplify adaptation to the educational process in Slovakia.

List of public universities in Slovakia

Name Address Faculties

Akadémia umení v Banskej Bystrici

Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica

http://www.aku.sk

ul. Jána Kollára 22
974 01 Banská Bystrica

– Faculty of Dramatic Art

– Faculty of Fine Arts

– Faculty of Music

Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave

University of Economics in Bratislava

komunikacia@euba.sk
http://www.euba.sk


Dolnozemská cesta 1
852 35 Bratislava

– Faculty of Economics

– Faculty of Economic Informatics

– Faculty of International Relations

– Faculty of Business Administration in Kosice

– Faculty of Commerce

– Faculty of Business Administration

– Faculty of Applied Languages

Prešovská univerzita v Prešove

University of Presov

andrianna.variga@unipo.sk
http://www.unipo.sk 

Ul. 17. novembra č. 15
080 01 Prešov

– Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences

– Faculty of Sports

– Faculty of Arts

– Faculty of Education

– Faculty of Management

Slovenská poľnohospodárska univerzita v Nitre

Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra

milan.simko@uniag.sk 
http://www.uniag.sk

Tr. A. Hlinku č. 2
949 76 Nitra

– Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources

– Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development

– Faculty of Engineering

– Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences

– Faculty of Economics and Management

– Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering

Slovenská technická univerzita v Bratislave (STU)

Slovak Technical University in Bratislava

education@stuba.sk 
http://www.stuba.sk

Vazovova 5
812 43 Bratislava 1

– Faculty of Civil Engineering

– Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

– Architecture faculty

– Faculty of Informatics and Information Technology

– Faculty of Engineering (mechanical engineering)

– Faculty of Chemical and Food Technologies

– Faculty of Materials Science and Technology; Trnava

Technická Univerzita v Košiciach

Technical University of Kosice

dekanat.ekf@tuke.sk
http://www.ekf.tuke.sk

Němcovej 32
040 01 Košice

– Faculty of Economics

– Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

– Faculty of Arts

– Aviation faculty

– Faculty of Engineering

– Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Management and Geotechnology

– Faculty of Materials Science, Metallurgy and Processing

– Faculty of production technologies; Presov

– Faculty of Civil Engineering

Technická univerzita vo Zvolene

Technical University in Zvolen

rpp@tuzvo.sk
http://www.tuzvo.sk

T. G. Masaryka 24
960 01 Zvolen

– Faculty of Forest Technology

– Faculty of Environmental and Industrial Technologies

– Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences

– Forest faculty

Trenčianska univerzita Alexandra Dubčeka v Trenčíne

Technical University named after Alexander Dubcek

– Faculty of Industrial Technology

– Faculty of Health

– Faculty of socio-economic relations

– Faculty of Special Engineering

Trnavská univerzita v Trnave

University of Trnava

rektor@truni.sk
http://www.truni.sk 

Hornopotočná 23
918 43 Trnava

– Faculty of Health and Social Work

– Faculty of education

– Faculty of arts

– Faculty of Law

Univerzita J. Selyeho

University of J. Selyeho

info@ujs.sk
http://www.ujs.sk

Bratislavská cesta 3322
945 01 Komárno

– Faculty of Economics

– Faculty of Education

Univerzita Komenského v Bratislave

Komenského University in Bratislava

infocentrum@uniba.sk 
http://www.uniba.sk

Šafárikovo nám. 6
818 06 Bratislava

– Faculty of Medicine

– Faculty of arts

– Faculty of education

– Faculty of Physical Education and Sports

– Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science

– Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences

– Faculty of Law

– Faculty of Natural History

– Faculty of Pharmacy

– Faculty of Medicine in Martin

– Faculty of Management

Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre

University of Nitra

ukf@ukf.sk
http://www.ukf.sk

Trieda A. Hlinku č.1
949 74 Nitra

– Faculty of Natural Sciences

– Faculty of Central European Studies

– Faculty of education

– Faculty of Social Sciences and Health

– Faculty of arts

Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici

University of Bansky Bistrita

katarina.babelova@umb.sk 
http://www.umb.sk

Národná 12
974 01 Banská Bystrica

– Faculty of Economics

– Faculty of Natural Sciences

– Faculty of education

– Faculty of Political Sciences and International Relations

– Faculty of arts

– Faculty of Law

Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach

Shafarik University in Kosice

rektor@upjs.sk
http://www.upjs.sk

Šrobárova 2
041 80 Košice

– Faculty of Public Administration

– Faculty of Medicine

– Faculty of Science

– Faculty of arts

– Faculty of Law

Univerzita sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Trnave

University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

info@ucm.sk
http://www.ucm.sk

Nám. J. Herdu 2
917 01 Trnava

– Faculty of mass media

– Faculty of Social Sciences

– Faculty of Natural Sciences

– Faculty of arts

Univerzita veterinárskeho lekárstva a farmácie v Košiciach

University of Veterinary and Pharmaceuticals in Kosice

studijne@uvlf.sk
http://www.uvlf.sk

Komenského 73
041 81 Košice

– Faculty of Economics

– Faculty of Natural Sciences

– Faculty of education

Vysoká škola múzických umení v Bratislave

Academy of Musical Excellence in Bratislava

rektorat@vsmu.sk
http://www.vsmu.sk

Ventúrska ul. 3
813 01 Bratislava

– Theater faculty

– Faculty of Music and Dance

– Faculty of Film and Television

Vysoká škola výtvarných umení v Bratislave

Academy of Fine Arts in Bratislava

studijne@vsvu.sk
http://www.vsvu.sk

Hviezdoslavovo nám.18
814 37 Bratislava

– Faculty of Safety

– Faculty of Humanities

– Faculty of Management and Informatics

– Faculty of Engineering

– Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

– Faculty of Operation and Economics of Transport and Communications

– Faculty of Civil Engineering

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