Study in Slovakia
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Slovakia study guide for international students
Do I need a visa to study in Slovakia?
Non-EU students need temporary residence for study purposes, applied for at a Slovak embassy with the admission letter, proof of funds, accommodation and a clean criminal record certificate.
How much does it cost to live in Slovakia?
About €400–650 per month; Bratislava is the most expensive city, while Košice and smaller towns are notably cheaper. Dormitories cost roughly €80–180 per month.
How do I apply to universities in Slovakia?
Apply directly to each faculty — note that in Slovakia deadlines are often set per faculty, commonly in spring (March–April) for the September intake. Studies in Slovak at public universities are tuition-free.
Can international students work in Slovakia?
International students may work alongside their studies on work agreements, typically up to 20 hours per week during the academic year.
Figures and rules are indicative and change over time — always confirm with the university and official government sources.
Scholarships for Slovakia
National Scholarship Programme of Slovakia
Official website ↗Mobility scholarships for international students, PhD candidates and researchers spending a study or research stay at Slovak universities; monthly allowance covers living costs.
Visegrad Scholarship Program
Official website ↗Master’s and post-master’s scholarships for study in the Visegrad region (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia) and for students from nearby Eastern European countries; semester-based stipends paid to both student and host university.
CEEPUS Exchange Program
Official website ↗Intra-regional exchange network across Central and Eastern Europe: semester mobility grants between member universities without tuition fees, plus stipends from the host country.
