Mateja Bela University was established on July 1, 1992 by merging the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Economics.
Banska Bystrica has a rich tradition in education and culture. Already in the 13th century there was a church and town school in the town.
In the 17th century, a Jesuit and later an Evangelist gymnasium was founded. In this gymnasium first studied, then worked as rector Matej Bela, in whose honor the university was named.
Currently, Matej Bela University has six faculties.
The Faculty of Humanities trains specialists in English, French, German, Hungarian, Spanish and Slovak.
Banska Bystrica has a rich tradition in education and culture. Already in the 13th century there was a church and town school in the town.
In the 17th century, a Jesuit and later an Evangelist gymnasium was founded. In this gymnasium first studied, then worked as rector Matej Bela, in whose honor the university was named.
Currently, Matej Bela University has six faculties.
The Faculty of Humanities trains specialists in English, French, German, Hungarian, Spanish and Slovak.
Matej Bela University in Banská Bystrica offers studies at the following faculties:
Faculty of Economics (Ekonomická fakulta)
Faculty of Humanities (Fakulta humanitných vied)
Faculty of Political Science and International Relations (Fakulta politických vied a medzinárodných vzťahov)
Faculty of Natural Sciences (Fakulta prírodných vied)
Faculty of Pedagogy (Pedagogická fakulta)
Faculty of Law (Právnická fakulta)
Faculty of Humanities (Fakulta humanitných vied)
Faculty of Political Science and International Relations (Fakulta politických vied a medzinárodných vzťahov)
Faculty of Natural Sciences (Fakulta prírodných vied)
Faculty of Pedagogy (Pedagogická fakulta)
Faculty of Law (Právnická fakulta)
Application deadlines for enrollment:
Bachelor's degree (1. stupeň), study in English or Slovak, full-time study form
01.11.2023 - 31.03.2024
Full list of application datesInternational Treaties:
The University has signed international agreements with these universities:
- Belarusian Institute of Law
- Moscow State University of Services
- Lomonosov State University. Lomonosov Moscow State University
- St. Petersburg State University
Language:
Bachelor's degree - Slovak and English languages
Master's degree - English, French, German and other languages
Doctoral degree - English and French
Master's degree - English, French, German and other languages
Doctoral degree - English and French
Requirements:
Entrance exam, depending on the study program. High school or university graduation document with nostrification.
Price:
You can study at Mateja Bela University for free in Slovak.
You can also study in English for a fee. The price is 2,000-3,000 € depending on the specialty.
You can also study in English for a fee. The price is 2,000-3,000 € depending on the specialty.
The address of the university's main building is:
Národná 12, 974 01 Banská Bystrica
Slovak language tests
The A1 level Slovak language test is a great way to assess your current skills and identify areas in which you can improve. The test will ask you questions to assess your ability to understand and use basic Slovak expressions and grammatical constructions. After completing the test, you will receive instant results that will help you understand how confident you are in mastering the basics of the Slovak language. You will also be able to study the correct answers and identify areas that require additional study and practice.
You can also take quick quizzes.
You can also take quick quizzes.
Slovak language courses for university admission
Let's take a look at the economic advantages of learning Slovak in order to enroll for free studies in Slovakia.
The cost of studying for a bachelor's degree in English is on average 2,500 euros.
Total cost over 3 years: 7,500 euros
Cost of an intensive course at iCan School (10 months): 4,000 euros
Cost difference: 7,500 euros (English course) - 4,000 euros (Slovak course) = 3,500 euros.
Benefits
You choose an intensive Slovak language course at iCan School for 4,000 euros for 10 months. At the end of the course, you will be able to enroll in a free Slovak language course. As a result, instead of spending 7,500 euros on an English language course, you will only spend 4,000 euros on a Slovak language course.
Thus, you save 3,500 euros for 3 years of study.
The cost of studying for a bachelor's degree in English is on average 2,500 euros.
Total cost over 3 years: 7,500 euros
Cost of an intensive course at iCan School (10 months): 4,000 euros
Cost difference: 7,500 euros (English course) - 4,000 euros (Slovak course) = 3,500 euros.
Benefits
You choose an intensive Slovak language course at iCan School for 4,000 euros for 10 months. At the end of the course, you will be able to enroll in a free Slovak language course. As a result, instead of spending 7,500 euros on an English language course, you will only spend 4,000 euros on a Slovak language course.
Thus, you save 3,500 euros for 3 years of study.