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University of Žilina
One of the most important educational institutions in Slovakia is the University of Žilina. The university is located in the city of Žilina and today it can offer applicants over 100 relevant areas of study to choose from. Representatives of foreign universities are interested in cooperation with it, so its students often participate in the exchange program in one of the partner universities.
Within the walls of University of Žilina, students study both technical and humanities programs. The university offers a number of unique educational programs in various fields of knowledge. Every year the university hosts about 60 scientific events in which students can express themselves, as well as a large number of creative and entertainment activities.
Students can study at 7 of its faculties in master’s and bachelor’s programs, and at the Institute of Forensic Research and Education – to obtain a doctorate.
Faculty of Žilina University
- Faculty of Operation and Economics of Transport
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Security Engineering
- Faculty of Management Science and Informatics
- Faculty of Humanities
And also the structure of the university includes:
- Institute of High Mountain Biology
- Institute of Forensic Research and Education
- Institute of Competitiveness and Innovations
At each of the faculties, it is possible to study in Slovak and English. Study in Slovak is free even for foreigners. We have developed specialized preparatory courses in English and Slovak languages that will help you easily enter the selected university in Slovakia.
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Žilina University for International Students
Applicants from all over the world can count on free higher education in Slovakia. To get it, it is enough to speak Slovak at a sufficient level. Studying in English here is also much cheaper than in many other EU countries.
Students of all faculties of the university take an active part in its scientific and cultural life. They often become grant winners and do internships in large international companies. The university cooperates with foreign educational institutions, so exchange programs are available to its students. The multinational structure of the student community allows future technical and humanitarian professionals to develop culturally in a comfortable environment for everyone.
Faculty of Operation and Economics of Transport
The faculty educate specialists in the field of transport, logistics, economics and management. Modern teaching methods guarantee the relevance of knowledge. Graduates of the faculty are in demand in the field of transport services, security and communication technologies.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | November 6, 2020 | February 12, 2021 |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until March 31, 2021 |
| Exam days | 4-9 of June and 28-27 of August (second round) | 10-11 of June and 26-27 of August (second round) |
| Exams | Written knowledge test from high schools | Written test of knowledge from the bachelor's program |
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
This faculty was one of the first to open and has been educating high-quality specialists for many years. Its graduates are in-demand specialists in the field of process control, mechanical engineering, applied mechanics and other fields.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | January 26, 2021 | January 26, 2021 |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until March 31, 2021 |
| Exam days | not given due to Covid | not given due to Covid |
| Exams | Depending on the chosen field of study | Depending on the chosen field of study |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
The modern faculty with a long history offers to applicants 22 educational programs to choose from. Its graduates can realize themselves in the field of telecommunications and transport security. They can study scientific fields such as mechatronics, biomedical engineering and multimedia technologies.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | not given due to Covid | not given due to Covid |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until March 31, 2021 |
| Exam days | not given due to Covid | not given due to Covid |
| Exams | Depending on the chosen field of study | Depending on the chosen field of study |
Faculty of Civil Engineering
This faculty is one of the first in the university. Its students are future engineers, foremen, designers, researchers and other professionals in demand around the world. Internships in large companies give them the opportunity to get a job immediately after graduation.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | February 11, 2021 | February 11, 2021 |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until March 31, 2021 |
| Exam days | 11 of June, 2021 | 7 of July 2021 |
| Exams | Depending on the chosen field of study | Depending on the chosen field of study |
Faculty of Security Engineering
The faculty prepare specialists with higher education in the field of crisis management with an emphasis on the prevention and resolution of crisis situations in various spheres of the social, natural and economic environment. Its main task is to provide higher education and conduct research activities within the accredited bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | available online | available online |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until April 30, 2021 |
| Exam days | not given due to Covid | not given due to Covid |
| Exams | Written knowledge test from high schools | Depending on the chosen field of study |
Faculty of Management Science and Informatics
Information technology plays an important role in all areas of activity of graduates of the faculty. Its professors have not only created a strong theoretical knowledge base, they are also a team of erudite experts in the design and implementation of integrated information systems.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | February 2021 | February 2021 |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until March 31, 2021 |
| Exam days | 7-10 of June 2021 | 11 of June 2021 |
| Exams | The entrance exam consists of written tests in one foreign language and basics of economics. You can choose a foreign language from English, German or Russian. | The entrance exam consists of a written test on the main subjects of the program in a specific field of study. |
Faculty of Humanities
The university prepares not only technical specialists. The humanities profile is represented by a number of specialties. Its graduates can work in education, healthcare, business and the arts. Prestigious internships in large companies, which are offered to undergraduates by the university, allow them to quickly find a job.
| Bachelor's | Master's | |
|---|---|---|
| Open Days | not given due to Covid | not given due to Covid |
| Application deadline | Until March 31, 2021 | Until March 31, 2021 |
| Exam days | 15 of July 2021 | 15 of July 2021 |
| Exams | Depending on the chosen field of study | Depending on the chosen field of study |