Study in Slovakia: Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees in Slovakia vary depending on your nationality. If you’re from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, it’ll vary from €580 (US$710) to €12,200 (US$14,800) per year. Postgraduate degrees in fields like medicine and engineering fall towards the higher end of this range.
Tuition fees in Slovakia vary depending on your nationality.
- If you’re from the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, it’ll vary from €580 (US$710) to €12,200 (US$14,800) per year
- Postgraduate degrees in fields like medicine and engineering fall towards the higher end of this range.
- International students who aren’t from one of these countries can expect to pay between €1000 (US$1200) and €5000 (US$6100) per year for an undergraduate degree.
- Postgraduate degrees for international students can also cost up to €12,200 (US$14,800) per year.
Fees are payable directly to your school. School will normally want a deposit once you’ve been accepted.
Student finance is available for some courses. Most students borrow directly from the school where they’re studying. Have a look to see what’s on offer before applying.
As for scholarships, Slovakia has plenty on offer. For international students, the National Scholarship Programme is the most popular. Run by the Slovakian government, it aims to attract international students and academics alike with generous funding for part or all of a qualification.
There is also the International Scholarship. It’s open to all international students studying any subject at any level. It covers tuition fees and awards a monthly payment for the entire duration of your qualification. This one is particularly aimed at students from developing countries.
Some Slovakian schools also award scholarships directly. You can find out more about this on the website of your chosen school.
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