How to apply to a university in Slovakia after high school:
bachelor's and master's, step-by-step plan for 2027
Free European education, a clear and well-structured admission process
and full support from the Smart Study Slovakia team — from choosing a university to enrolment and your first day of classes
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and full support from the Smart Study Slovakia team — from choosing a university to enrolment and your first day of classes
Free European education
after high school
If you are finishing high school (11th grade) in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus or another country and want a quality European education without enormous costs, applying to a university in Slovakia after high school is an excellent choice. Here you can study at a public university for free in Slovak, choose an in-demand field and earn an EU degree that is recognised across Europe.
There are also English-taught programmes at universities — usually fee-paying, though there are exceptions: at EUBA English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes are free. They are an option for those who want to study in Europe without learning Slovak.
Slovak universities offer modern teaching, a comfortable student environment and real prospects for your future career — while the admission process remains accessible and free of complicated requirements. If the student has not finished high school yet, see admission after 9th grade; what exactly we take care of is described on the turnkey admission page.
There are also English-taught programmes at universities — usually fee-paying, though there are exceptions: at EUBA English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes are free. They are an option for those who want to study in Europe without learning Slovak.
Slovak universities offer modern teaching, a comfortable student environment and real prospects for your future career — while the admission process remains accessible and free of complicated requirements. If the student has not finished high school yet, see admission after 9th grade; what exactly we take care of is described on the turnkey admission page.
Why do graduates
choose Slovakia?
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Tuition-free study
Studying at public universities is free of charge in Slovak.
English-taught programmes exist too: mostly fee-paying, but free at EUBA; the widest tuition-free choice is in Slovak, which we help you learn before you start. -
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A European degree and quality education
You earn a European Union degree recognised by employers and universities across Europe.
Modern programmes, hands-on practice and an international environment — an excellent start to your career. -
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Simple admission
You don't need national school-leaving exams (ZNO, EGE, ENT) or any other demanding state exams.
To enrol at a Slovak university, all you need is your school certificate and grades. -
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Affordable living and
an easy adjustmentSlovakia is one of the most affordable countries in Europe: housing, transport and food cost less than in most EU countries.
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Legal residence in Europe for the whole period of study
Every student admitted to a Slovak university receives a temporary residence permit for the entire period of study.
We collect all the documents and prepare the complete package to the consulate's requirements — so that neither the consulate nor the foreign police has any questions left. -
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A perfect location for travelling
Slovakia is the heart of Europe.
At weekends you can pop over to Vienna, Prague, Budapest or Kraków — just 1–4 hours away. -
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Smart Study support at every step
We guide you through the whole process: choosing a programme, applying, documents, visas, relocation and settling in.
A student is never left alone — we're always in touch.
Admission steps
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Choosing a field of study
and a universityWe look at your interests, goals and budget and select programmes taught in Slovak
or English.
You receive a list of suitable universities with a detailed explanation of how they differ and which would suit you best. -
Preparing your documents
We check your school certificate and advise you on the requirements of your chosen universities. We handle the nostrification (official recognition of your school certificate) in Slovakia.
All documents are translated by a certified sworn translator, and we fill in the applications for you from start to finish. -
Submitting applications to universities
We submit the documents to the universities ourselves and keep track of the deadlines, payment dates and requirements
of each university.
You always know the status of your applications — nothing gets missed and there's no need to worry that something
might go wrong. -
Starting to learn Slovak
As soon as we begin working together, we enrol you in our language and academic preparation programme: we check your level and choose the class format with a teacher. You start learning Slovak while your documents are being prepared. This helps you adapt faster, understand your future subjects and feel confident from your very first day. -
Receiving the university's decision
When your admission confirmation arrives, we explain the next steps and draw up a personal plan for preparing your visa.
We get you ready for the move, tell you what to arrange in advance and which documents you will need. -
Preparing your visa documents
We put together the complete visa document package, check every detail and make sure everything meets the consulate's requirements.
We prepare you for the visa interview and give you instructions on booking an appointment, submitting the application and the route to take, so that everything goes smoothly and calmly. -
Moving to Slovakia
and getting your residence permitWe help with finding accommodation, insurance, university enrolment and every step
that needs to be taken once you're in Slovakia.
We stay with you until you receive your temporary residence permit and remain in touch after your studies begin — supporting you at every stage of settling in.
The right choice of university shapes
your future opportunities!
We'll help you choose a university that matches your plans, abilities and career goals.
Browse our selection of leading universities or book a free consultation — we'll be by your side at every stage.
Browse our selection of leading universities or book a free consultation — we'll be by your side at every stage.
Support all the way to enrolment: 300+ students admitted with us since 2019
Admission calendar for the 2027/2028 academic year
Approximate dates of a typical cycle — every university and school sets its own, check the official website. We remind every student we support about each deadline.
- September — DecemberChoose the university and programme, start learning SlovakThe earlier you start the language, the calmer the spring: A2 by the application, B1 by enrolment.
- January — FebruaryTranslation and nostrification of the school certificateWe file the recognition application so that by the university deadline there is a decision — or at least a proof of filing.
- End of FebruaryDeadline of medical facultiesMedicine, dentistry, pharmacy — the earliest deadlines and entrance tests in biology and chemistry (check the faculty website).
- 31 March — 30 AprilApplication deadline at most universities (bachelor's)Some faculties run a second round in summer — but places and dormitories are allocated in the first.
- May — JuneEntrance exams and admission decisionsMany faculties admit without exams — based on the certificate; the decision arrives by post or in the online account.
- June — JulyApplying for the visa / temporary residence for the purpose of studyYou need the admission decision, passport and criminal record certificate; the consulate may ask for a bank statement, and insurance is arranged after the card is issued. Processing takes up to 30 days — do not delay.
- AugustDormitory and the moveDormitory places are allocated, insurance arranged, tickets bought.
- SeptemberEnrolment (zápis) and the start of the academic yearPersonal attendance at enrolment is required; the academic year starts in mid — late September.
Approximate dates for the 2027/2028 academic year: every university and school sets its own — check the official website before applying.
Sources: university websites, portalvs.sk (Termíny), the Education Act (Act 245/2008 Coll.) — checked 08/2026.
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Phone: +421 952 380 383
Email: info@smartstudy.sk
We're available every day and ready to support you
at every stage of the admission process!
Email: info@smartstudy.sk
We're available every day and ready to support you
at every stage of the admission process!