COMENIUS UNIVERSITY

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Comenius university in bratislava (slovak: univerzita komenského v bratislave) is the largest university in slovakia, with most of its faculties located in bratislava. It was founded in 1919, shortly after the creation of czechoslovakia. It is named after jan amos comenius, a 17th-century czech teacher and philosopher.

In 2020, comenius university had more about 23,000 students and 2,500 faculty members.^[3] as are most universities in slovakia, it is funded mostly by the government.

The comenius university was established in 1919 with assistance from the more established university of prague. It was meant to replace the former elisabeth university, which had been located in bratislava since 1912, as the latter had been forcefully disbanded in 1919 by samuel zoch, plenipotentiary župan of slovakia, after hungarian professors refused to take an oath of allegiance at that time in the first czechoslovak republic this had caused the majority of the university's professors (and some of the students) to take refuge in budapest, where the elisabeth university was re-established .

It was later moved to pécs and renamed to university of pécs. This persecution of former (predominantly hungarian) pillars of education in bratislava necessitated the recruitment of czech academicians. Therefore, many professors of the newly established university, including its first rector, prof. Mudr. Kristian hynek, were czechs, since slovakia at that time did not have enough educated slovak speakers who could serve as faculty members. In spite of personnel, financial, and space difficulties, the university developed research and teaching programs. The faculty of medicine opened in 1919, and was quickly followed by the faculties of law and philosophy in 1921. The faculty of philosophy, besides offering programs in the humanities and social sciences, also educated much-needed teachers for slovakia's high schools.

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	June 27, 1919	SLOVAKIA	661

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	YES	ŠAFÁRIKOVO NÁMESTIE 6, 814 99 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Why choose Comenius University?

Study programs

Comenius University offers a wide range of study programs, including medicine, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, and theology.
Research opportunities

Comenius University is a research institution that runs hundreds of research projects, both domestic and international.
International reputation

Comenius University is an internationally recognized center of science and research.
Study in English

Many of the study programs at Comenius University are taught in English, German, or French.
Exchange programs

Comenius University sends many students on exchange to 32 countries each year.
Student participation

Students can actively participate in projects, grants, and professional internships.
Study abroad

Comenius University accepts the most students from abroad.

Other features

Comenius University is the oldest and largest university in Slovakia.
Comenius University has 13 faculties.
Comenius University has a student advisory team that offers online study counseling.

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for admission to comenius university in bratislava, slovakia, you must meet the following requirements:

Secondary school diploma

You must have successfully completed secondary school and have a high school diploma.

Language proficiency

You must be able to read and write in the language of the program you want to study. For example, if you want to study in english, you must be able to read and write in english at a level that allows you to study in the program.

Entrance exam

Some programs may require an entrance exam in a foreign language or mathematics.

Application fee

You must pay an application fee.

Supporting documents

You must submit documents that prove your secondary school completion, such as certified photocopies or sworn translations. You may also need to submit a cv, motivation letter, and reference letters.

Admission process

Fill out an electronic application

Submit required documents

Pay the application fee

Wait for the admission committee's decision

FEE STRUCTURE

Tuition fees at comenius university in bratislava, slovakia vary by program and course. Tuition fees may change over time.

Tuition fees for medical programs

Medicine: €10,900–€12,200 per year for a 6-year program
Dentistry: €11,050 per year for a 6-year program

Tuition fees for other programs

Pharmacy: $7,850 per year for a 5-year program
English program: €1,990 per year for a 3-year program
Master's program: €2,490 per year for a 2-year program

Other fees

Admission fee: €70 for general medicine programs
Living expenses: approximately €750 per month
Accommodation: prices vary depending on the duration of the internship or academic mobility

Additional information

Full-time students studying in slovakia may not pay tuition fees if they study in slovak
The european credit transfer system (ects) is used to define the range of courses and the compatibility of programs with other universities

SCHOLARSHIP

Comenius university in bratislava, slovakia offers scholarships for medical students, including social scholarships and motivational scholarships.

Social scholarships

Available to students who are permanent residents of slovakia

Motivational scholarships

Available to students with the best study results
Available to students who have achieved exceptional results in scientific publications, sports, or artistic or educational competitions
Only 10% of students are eligible for this scholarship

Comenius university also offers other scholarships, including:

Catherine helen spence memorial scholarship
Nlb scholarship
Isc2 undergraduate scholarships
Sawiris arts and culture scholarship (sacs)
Armenian international women's association (aiwa) scholarship awards
Igniting minds foreign fellowship
Google europe scholarship for students with disabilities
Jane m klausman women in business scholarship

Other scholarships for medical students include: tylenol future care scholarship, american medical women's association scholarships, american society for clinical pathology (ascp) scholarships, and the american college of surgeons scholarships.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

Documents required for admission:

The documents required for admission to comenius university in bratislava, slovakia depend on the program of study and whether the applicant is applying for undergraduate or graduate study.

Undergraduate study