Comenius University in Bratislava
The oldest and largest university in Slovakia: 13 faculties from medicine and law to informatics and management, about 20,000 students. A classical university where international students study tuition-free in Slovak or on paid English-taught programmes.
Why students choose it
- The widest choice of fields in the country — from medicine and pharmacy to informatics, law and psychology.
- A diploma recognised across the EU; strong faculties of medicine and law.
- Most faculties admit to bachelor's programmes without entrance exams — based on the school certificate.
- Own dormitories Mlyny and Družba in Bratislava; international students get places on equal terms with Slovaks.
- The capital city: internships, part-time work, an international environment.
Faculties and programmes
Faculty of Medicine (Lekárska fakulta)
Tuition-free in Slovak, English-taught programmes available (paid). Entrance test in biology and chemistry.
Programmes:
- General Medicine
- Dentistry
Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin (JLF)
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Arts
Programmes:
- Languages and Translation Studies
- History
- Psychology
- Journalism
- Philosophy
- Pedagogy
Faculty of Natural Sciences
Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics (FMFI)
Faculty of Management
Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences (FSEV)
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Physical Education and Sport
Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology
Evangelical Lutheran Theological Faculty
How international students apply
- Application deadlines
- Each faculty sets its own deadline: medical faculties — usually by the end of February; most others — by the end of March or April; some faculties open a second round in summer. Check the faculty website.
- Entrance exams
- Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy — written test (biology, chemistry).
- Law, psychology, several programmes at the Faculty of Arts — entrance test or ranking by school grades (depends on the year).
- Many programmes in natural sciences, mathematics and informatics, education — no exams, admission based on the certificate.
- Documents
- online application (e-prihláška) and payment of the application fee;
- nostrified school certificate — the recognition decision (or proof of filing) by the faculty deadline;
- official translation of the certificate into Slovak;
- for Slovak-taught programmes — proof of language level as required by the faculty (usually B1–B2).
International students apply on the same terms as Slovaks. We match the faculty to the student's certificate and goals, prepare the documents and track the deadlines — see turnkey admission.
Based on the uniba.sk faculty websites as of 08/2026 — check the 2027/2028 deadlines and requirements before applying.
Dormitory and costs
The university runs the largest dormitories in the country — Mlyny (Átriové domky, Manželské internáty) and Družba. A dormitory place for a first-year student is roughly 72–174 € (Mlyny) or 115–286 € (Družba) per month depending on the building and room type (2026, check the dormitory website). The application for a place is filed after admission, usually in summer.
Mlyny student campus
Official name — Vysokoškolské mesto Ľ. Štúra – Mlyny UK. Several building and room types, from Átriové domky to Manželské internáty. Current conditions and prices — at mlyny.uniba.sk.
Družba
Official name — Vysokoškolský internát Družba UK, the university's dormitory in Bratislava. Current conditions and prices — at druzba.uniba.sk.
How to get a place
International students get dormitory places on equal terms with Slovaks. The application is filed after admission, usually in summer — do not leave it until the end of the holidays. More on student housing and expenses — in the article on dorms and the cost of living; estimate your yearly budget in the cost calculator.
All 13 faculties of Comenius University
A quick overview of where each faculty is based and which fields to look for there. Detailed programmes and faculty websites are in the "Faculties and programmes" section above.
| Faculty | City | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine (Lekárska fakulta) | Bratislava | General medicine, dentistry |
| Jessenius Faculty of Medicine (JLF) | Martin | General medicine, nursing, midwifery, public health |
| Pharmacy | Bratislava | Pharmacy |
| Law | Bratislava | Law, management and law |
| Arts | Bratislava | Languages, history, psychology, journalism, philosophy, pedagogy |
| Natural Sciences | Bratislava | Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geography, geology, ecology |
| Mathematics, Physics and Informatics (FMFI) | Bratislava | Informatics, applied informatics, mathematics, physics, data science |
| Management | Bratislava | Management, international management |
| Social and Economic Sciences (FSEV) | Bratislava | European studies, applied economics, social anthropology, psychology |
| Education | Bratislava | Teacher training, special education, speech therapy, social work |
| Physical Education and Sport | Bratislava | Coaching, PE teacher training, sport and health |
| Roman Catholic Theology | Bratislava | Catholic theology |
| Evangelical Lutheran Theology | Bratislava | Evangelical theology |
Not sure which faculty fits your school certificate? Compare your options in the university catalogue and read how to choose a university in Slovakia.
How to apply to Comenius University step by step
A short route for an international applicant — from choosing a faculty to moving in. Deadlines, exams and documents are above in "How international students apply"; here is the order of actions.
Choose a faculty and language of instruction
Slovak-taught full-time study is tuition-free; English-taught programmes are paid, with the fee set by the faculty. Each of the 13 faculties has its own admission rules.Check your faculty's deadline
Medical faculties — usually by the end of February; most others — by the end of March or April; some open a second round in summer. Dates across universities — in admission deadlines 2027.File the online application
The application (e-prihláška) is filed on the faculty website; an application fee is charged.Get your certificate nostrified
By the faculty deadline you need the recognition decision (or proof of filing) and an official Slovak translation of the certificate. How the procedure works — in the guide to nostrification of the school certificate.Take the entrance exam, if your programme has one
Medicine and dentistry — the SCIO general study prerequisites test plus biology and chemistry, fee 99 €; pharmacy — SCIO tests only (science and VŠP); law and psychology — a test or ranking by school grades; many programmes in natural sciences, mathematics and informatics, and education admit without exams.Prove your Slovak level
For Slovak-taught programmes faculties usually require B1–B2 — check the exact requirement in the programme's admission conditions.After admission — dormitory and relocation
Apply for a place in Mlyny or Družba (usually in summer) and arrange the student visa or residence permit. We handle all of this within turnkey admission.
FAQ
Can I get into Comenius University without exams?
For many programmes — yes: the faculties of natural sciences, mathematics and informatics, education and others admit based on the school certificate. Medicine, law and some humanities programmes hold entrance tests. The exact list is on the faculty website for the current year.
Are English-taught programmes paid?
Yes, English-taught programmes are paid — the fee is set by the faculty. Full-time study in Slovak is tuition-free for everyone, including international students.
How many faculties does Comenius University have?
Thirteen: two faculties of medicine (in Bratislava and Martin), pharmacy, law, arts, natural sciences, mathematics, physics and informatics, management, social and economic sciences, education, physical education and sport, and two faculties of theology. All except the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin are based in Bratislava.
How do I get a dormitory place at Comenius University?
The application is filed after admission, usually in summer. The university runs the Mlyny (Vysokoškolské mesto Ľ. Štúra) and Družba dormitories; international students get places on equal terms with Slovaks. A place costs roughly 72–174 € (Mlyny) or 115–286 € (Družba) per month depending on the building and room type — check current prices at mlyny.uniba.sk and druzba.uniba.sk.
Is this university right for me?
Tell us about yourself — your diploma, preferred field, language. We will say where you can realistically get in and draft an application plan.
Your European education starts here!
Get a free consultation
For over 5 years our team has been opening the doors of European education to students from many countries, supporting them at every step — from choosing a school to the move itself. With us, students are in safe hands and start their studies in Europe with confidence.
Leave your details and our team will contact you for a free consultation. We'll go through your case, name the deadlines that apply to you and tell you what to do in the coming month.
Our contacts
Get in touch in whatever way suits you — we are always available and ready to help you take the first step towards studying in Slovakia