I want to study at a university
3 tasks in suggested order
1. Choose an accredited study programme and check its form, language, tuition and admission requirements.
Before applying.
University/faculty website and the register of accredited programmes.
Information about previous education and the programme you want to study.
There is no single nationwide application rule; the specific university and programme set the requirements and deadlines.
Official source: slov-lex.sk
2. Submit the application by the university deadline and complete any required admission procedure.
According to the selected university’s schedule.
Selected university or faculty.
Application, education documents and any additional documents listed in the admission conditions.
If your prior education is from abroad, check in advance whether academic recognition is required.
Official source: slov-lex.sk
3. After admission, enrol and check from which date you have student status and which obligations depend on it.
At the enrolment date set by the university.
Selected university/faculty.
Admission decision and documents required for enrolment.
A new Higher Education Act applies from 1 September 2026; student status changes under the new rules when study is interrupted or ended.
Official source: slov-lex.sk
