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To get a quality European education, Ukrainian students most often go to the Czech Republic or Poland. But they undeservedly bypass Slovakia with their attention. At the same time, the quality of universities here is in no way inferior to other European countries, and the cost of living — one of the lowest in the EU.
Foreign students can study for free, and the historical territorial proximity to Ukraine significantly simplifies language and cultural adaptation. We will talk about these and other advantages of studying in Slovakia in our article.
5 reasons to study in Slovakia
- With a diploma from a Slovak university, you can easily get a job in the European Union, America, Australia and Canada.
- The cost of education is low, and there is also an opportunity to apply for grants and scholarships and receive education for free in the Slovak language.
- During training, you can legally get a job. Slovakia issues relevant documents giving the right to work during this period.
- It is possible to enter a state university without exams if the applicant has completed special accredited preparatory courses
- Students easily integrate into society — Slovak language and mentality is similar to Ukrainian. As a rule, there are no problems with language learning — you can learn it relatively quickly, get the appropriate certificate and easily adapt to the Slovak environment.
And education in Slovakia for Ukrainians — a good chance to see the world, participate in university exchange programs, conduct scientific research and intern at leading global companies.
Higher education system
As in most other countries, there are public, private and state universities in Slovakia. In three years, a student receives a bachelor's degree. It will take two more years to complete his master's degree. And if you want to get a doctor's degree, after completing the master's degree, you need to study for another 3 years.
Admission procedure
The requirements of higher educational institutions may differ, but the general principles for admission are as follows:
- age — more than 17 years old;
- confirmed knowledge of the Slovak language at a level not lower than B2, for English language training a corresponding certificate of English proficiency is required;
- successful passing of entrance exams, if required by the chosen specialty.
Ukrainians can enter Slovak universities immediately after school or after special preparatory courses.
Education in Europe has become more accessible today. With proper preparation, applicants have a high chance of successful admission to a Slovak university.
