The Higher Education System In Slovakia

 Higher education system in Slovakia follows the principles of Bologna Declaration.

Higher education institutions in Slovakia provide study programs at three levels:

1. The Bachelor’s study program which takes three years at least and four years at most (in the case of architecture, fine art and design).

2. The Masters study program (the “Magisters”, “Engineering” and “Doctor’s” study program). The study takes one year at least and three years at most, so that the total standard duration of study according to the bachelor study program and the subsequent master level study program in the same or related field of study is altogether a minimum of five years. The basic condition for admission to the second level study is graduation from bachelor study.
3. The PhD study program. The standard length in full‑time form is three years at least and four years at most, duration in part‑time form and at some faculties of medicine with a specialization examination is five years. The basic condition for the admission to the PhD study program is graduation from second level university study.

All study programs must be accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.