
Slovakia is a growing study destination, particularly for medicine and healthcare programs taught in English. Comenius University in Bratislava is the oldest and largest; the Slovak University of Technology and the University of Economics are also significant. Most direct applications for the September semester are due between January and March.
Key Deadlines
| Comenius University — Medicine (English) | December 31 – February 28 |
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| Comenius University — other programs | January 31 – March 31 |
| Slovak University of Technology (STU) | February – April |
| University of Economics Bratislava | February 28 – March 31 |
| Slovak Medical University Bratislava | November – February |
| Academic year starts | September 20 – October 1 |
Annual Deadline Calendar
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about application deadlines in Slovakia
Slovakia offers EU-recognized medical degrees taught in English at relatively low tuition (€7,000–€10,000/year). Comenius University in Bratislava has a long history of training international medical students. Graduates can practice across the EU.
Slovakian public universities are EU-accredited and their degrees are recognized across Europe. Specific programs like medicine, engineering, and economics have strong regional and international reputations. The country has been a EU member since 2004.
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