Technical
TUKE University
About the educational institution
The Technical University of Kosice is ranked 2nd among the best universities in Slovakia. TUKE offers a wide range of technical specialties, including the Faculty of Aviation (the only one in Slovakia open to foreigners).
By choosing this university you will have the opportunity to become part of various scientific research projects. Comfortable learning conditions and great employment prospects in prestigious companies attract many applicants from the CIS countries.
List of faculties
Mechanical Engineering
faculty
The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is one of the leading founding faculties of the Technical University in Kosice. 22 study programs are included in the “Top 100 most promising specialties in Slovakia” rating. The faculty has a high percentage of employment of foreign graduates. 90% educational directions of the faculty allow students to receive a motivational scholarship.
Bachelor (I degree)
- automobile production
- quality, safety and environment
- design and energy engineering
— computer support for mechanical engineering production
- industrial mechatronics
- industrial engineering
- prosthetics and orthotics
- management and economics of the enterprise
- mechanical engineering
- smart car technologies
— technology, management and innovation in mechanical engineering
Engineer (II degree)
– Car production
– Safety of technical systems
– Biomedical Engineering
– Transport technologies and logistics
– Energy machines and equipment
– Environmental Engineering
– Computer Engineering
– Industrial mechatronics
- Industrial engineering
– Business management and economics
– Robotics and robot technologies
– Engineering technologies
– Mechanical engineering
Doctoral studies (III degree)
- Applied mechanics
– Machine parts and mechanisms
– Energy machines and equipment
– Environmental Engineering
– Quality and safety
– Industrial mechatronics
– Industrial engineering
– Engineering technologies and materials
- Production technology
– Biomedical Engineering
Introductory campaign
The main requirement for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's degree) is complete general secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Additional conditions:
Applicants are selected based on their high school performance. The assessments include their GPA for the past three years (must be no worse than 2.8 inclusive), the type of high school, their mathematics and physics courses, and their final mathematics exam.
Scores on academic ability tests (e.g. SAT, ACT, SCIO, ZNO/NMT) may be an added advantage, but are not required.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the Slovak language at least at level A1. This proficiency can be confirmed by successfully completing a free online test as part of an online course organized by the Technical University of Košice. Applicants can take the final online test between March 15, 2026, and May 31, 2026. To pass, applicants must score at least 51 points out of 100 points. Applicants are given only two attempts to take the final online test.
Admission without entrance exams
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 31.05.2026, fee – 20 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 31.05.2026, fee – 30 euros
Faculty of Aeronautics
The Faculty of Aeronautics was founded in 2005. Despite the short period of its existence, the faculty has extensive experience in training pilots in various areas. Trains aviation specialists to be professional pilots, air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance technicians for aircraft carriers, engines and avionics systems, as well as pilots for both civil and military aviation. Modern and popular training programs fully reflect the requirements of European aviation legislation, which allows graduates to work not only in Europe, but throughout the world.
Bachelor (I stage)
- Air transport management
- Pilot
- Aerospace engineering
Engineer (II stage)
- Air traffic control
– Safety and security in air transport
- Operation and construction of aircraft
– Avionics systems
Doctorate (III degree)
- Air traffic control
- Aviation and space systems
To enter the 1st level (bachelor's degree) you must have: complete secondary education or complete secondary vocational education; confirmation of knowledge of the Slovak language at a level of at least A1 (there are several methods of confirmation).
Admission is without entrance exams, by competitive selection based on points.
Proof of knowledge of the Slovak language (minimum A1)
Slovak language certificate at level A1. Accepted certificates include those from language schools registered with the Slovak Ministry of Education, or the online test (final) from TUKE, which can be taken between March 15, 2026, and May 31, 2026; a minimum score of 51% is required. Upon successful completion, TUKE will send official confirmation of language proficiency, which applicants upload into the system.
Special conditions for TUKE's aviation specializations. New specializations were added in 2026. Each has its own requirements.
✈ 1. Pilot – specialization “Flight Control/Air Traffic Control”
It is recommended (but not required) to have: an EASA Class 3 Medical certificate. Applications can be submitted without this certificate.
🚁 2. Pilot — specialization "Piloting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)" — a new specialty. Special requirements: knowledge of Slovak at level A1 (any of the three verification methods); physical fitness to operate a UAV (a medical certificate is not required, but is desirable); competitive selection based on points.
🚀 3. Aerospace Engineering — specialization "Aviation Logistics" — a new specialty. There are no special medical requirements. Required: proof of Slovak language proficiency at level A1; scoring a sufficient number of points in the competition.
🔧 4. Aerospace Engineering — Standard Specialization Requirements: standard package of documents; Slovak language level A1; competitive selection based on points.
Points system
Maximum: 200 points
Minimum for admission: 60 points
The minimum GPA required to qualify for the competition is up to 2.24.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree - applications are accepted until 31.03.2026, cost - 25 euros
Master's degree - applications accepted until 30.04.2026, fee - 25 euros
Doctoral studies - applications accepted until 31.05.2026, fee - 25 euros
Faculty of Materials,
metallurgy
and processing
The Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Processing trained more than 4,600 engineers, of which 110 were foreign specialists. Faculty students study in the best laboratories and have the opportunity to study and work abroad, which allows students to collaborate with prestigious companies around the world while still studying. The faculty focuses its research and teaching on the needs and requirements of companies in this industry. Graduates of the faculty work in the following professions: technologist, technical manager in various manufacturing and trading enterprises, design bureaus and research organizations.
Bachelor (I stage)
— digitalization of metallurgical processes
- chemical processes in the processing of raw materials and the production of materials
- design and quality of materials
- technologies for processing and environmental protection
- digital management and human resources
Engineer (II stage)
– Metallurgy
- Materials Science
– Recycling and disposal of waste
The main requirement for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's degree) is complete general secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Additional conditions:
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the Slovak language at least at level A1. This proficiency can be confirmed by successfully completing a free online test as part of an online course organized by the Technical University of Košice. Applicants can take the final online test between March 15, 2026, and May 31, 2026. To pass, applicants must score at least 51 points out of 100 points. Applicants are given only two attempts to take the final online test.
Scores on academic ability tests (e.g. SAT, ACT, SCIO, ZNO/NMT) may be an added advantage, but are not required.
Admission without entrance exams.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 30.04.2026, fee – 20 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until June 30, 2026, fee: 20 euros
Faculty of Civil Engineering
The Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Processing trained more than 4,600 engineers, of which 110 were foreign specialists. Faculty students study in the best laboratories and have the opportunity to study and work abroad, which allows students to collaborate with prestigious companies around the world while still studying. The faculty focuses its research and teaching on the needs and requirements of companies in this industry. Graduates of the faculty work in the following professions: technologist, technical manager in various manufacturing and trading enterprises, design bureaus and research organizations.
Bachelor (I degree)
- Construction and architecture
- Engineering and transport structures
- Technologies and management in construction
Engineer (II degree)
- Construction
– Load-bearing and transport structures
– Technologies and management in construction
Doctoral studies (III degree)
– Theory of construction and environment
– Theory and design of civil engineering
– Theory of technology and management in construction
The main condition for admission to the 1st stage (bachelor) is the presence of complete general secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Admission without exams.
Successful passing of the international GAP test will be a great benefit.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree - applications accepted until June 27, 2025, fee - 20 euros
Master's degree - applications accepted until June 27, 2025, fee - 20 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 27 June 2025, fee – 30 EUR
Faculty of Mining Engineering,
ecology, management
processes and geotechnologies
The Faculty of Mining, Environment, Management and Geotechnology offers education in a wide range of interesting study programs. The faculty specializes in teaching in the fields of mining, ecology, process management, logistics and transport, ecology, alternative energy sources, geodesy, cartography and geographic information systems. High-quality education, together with practical experience gained through active cooperation with foreign partners, brings graduates of the faculty the desired position in the labor market.
Bachelor (I degree)
— automation and management of raw material extraction and processing processes
— enterprise transport logistics
— geodesy and real estate cadastre
- geology and regional development
- geotourism
- commercial logistics
- process management
— economics of land resources
- environmental protection and eco-technologies of raw materials
- industrial logistics
- renewable energy sources and sustainable energy
- rescue, fire and emergency rescue equipment, mountain planning
Engineer (II degree)
– Enterprise transport logistics
– Engineering Geology
– Geotourism
– Informatization of the processes of extraction and processing of raw materials
– Engineering geodesy and land cadastre
– Land management
– Mineralogy and environmental technologies
– Industrial logistics
– Quality management of raw material extraction and processing processes
– Mining and tunneling technologies
– Use of alternative energy sources
– Rescue, fire and safety equipment
Doctoral studies (III degree)
– Mining geology and geological exploration
– Mining equipment, transport and well drilling
– Mine surveying and geodesy
– Land Economics
– Mineralogy and environmental technologies
– Industrial logistics
– Process management
– Management of processes of extraction and processing of raw materials
– Mining and geotechnical engineering
– Use and protection of land resources
The main requirement for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's degree) is complete general secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Additional conditions:
The selection of applicants is based on the average grade point average for the last three years of study in high school, the results of final exams, and successful passing of the state exam in mathematics.
Scores on academic ability tests (e.g. SAT, ACT, SCIO, ZNO/NMT) may be an added advantage, but are not required.
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the Slovak language at least at level A1. This proficiency can be confirmed by successfully completing a free online test as part of an online course organized by the Technical University of Košice. The final online test can be taken between March 15, 2026, and May 31, 2026; to pass, applicants must score at least 51 points out of 100 points. Applicants are given only two attempts to take the final online test.
Admission without entrance exams.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
and computer science
The main objective of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is to provide higher education based on creative research work especially in such areas of research as information sciences, cybernetics and artificial intelligence, telecommunications, electronics, electrical engineering, automotive electronics and power engineering. The Faculty provides “professional” motivating scholarships to students of all academic fields.
Bachelor (I degree)
Applied electrical engineering
Automotive electronics
Electric power industry
Physical engineering of advanced materials
Informatics
Cybersecurity
Computer modeling
Computer networks
Industrial electrical engineering
Artificial Intelligence (in preparation for accreditation)
Applied Informatics - Professional Educational Program
(standard duration of study is 4 years, combined form of study)
Engineer (II degree)
– Automotive electronics
– Electric power industry
– Physical engineering of advanced materials
– Economic informatics
- Computer science
– Intelligent systems
– Cybersecurity
- Computer modelling
– Informatics of computer networks
– Industrial electrical engineering
– Industrial electrical engineering
Doctoral studies (III degree)
– Electric power industry
– Electronic systems and signal processing
– Electrical systems
– Economic informatics
- Computer science
– Intelligent systems
– Industrial electrical engineering
- Computer networks
– Physical engineering of advanced materials
- Computer modelling
– Intelligent electronics
The main condition for admission to the 1st level of study (bachelor's degree) is the possession of a complete general secondary education or a complete secondary vocational education.
Additional conditions:
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the Slovak language at least at level A1. This proficiency can be confirmed by successfully completing a free online test as part of an online course organized by the Technical University of Košice. Applicants can take the final online test between March 15, 2026, and May 31, 2026. To pass, applicants must score at least 51 points out of a possible 100 points. Applicants are given only two attempts to take the final online test.
Admission without entrance exams.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 30.04.2026, fee – 20 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 30.04.2026, fee – 20 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 30.05.2026, fee – 30 euros
Faculty of Production Technologies in Presov
The Faculty of Manufacturing Technology is one of nine faculties of the Technical University of Kosice, which is one of the leading higher education institutions in Slovakia. A diverse selection of educational programs, national and international projects, modern laboratories, specialized classrooms - all this attracts applicants from many countries. The faculty aims to modernize the educational process, interact with practice and improve the conditions for scientific research.
Bachelor (I degree)
— Computer support for production technologies
— Smart technologies in industry
— Automotive production technologies
— Renewable energy sources
— Industrial management
Engineer (II degree)
— Computer support for production technologies
— Smart technologies in industry
— Automotive production technologies
— Renewable energy sources
— Industrial management
Doctoral studies (III degree)
— Production technologies
— Computer support for production technologies
— Industrial production management
— Process technology
Introductory campaign
The main requirement for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's degree):
Possession of complete general secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Additional conditions:
• A foreign applicant must prove their proficiency in the Slovak language at level A1 by successfully passing a free online final exam conducted by the university; to pass the assessment, a minimum score of 51% out of a possible 100% must be achieved.
• An applicant can receive additional points by providing the results of successfully passing a test of general academic ability at the university (general academic prerequisites GAP, SAT, ACT, SCIO test “General Academic Prerequisites”, mathematics test MAT or ZNO in physics/mathematics).
Admission without entrance exams.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 30 euros
Department of Economics
For more than 25 years, the Faculty of Economics of the Technical University of Kosice has been providing education in two study programs “Finance, Banking and Investment” and “Economics and Public Administration”. The purpose of the faculty is to develop knowledge in the field of economics through scientific research. The Faculty of Economics of the Technical University of Kosice is known as a progressive faculty with a focus on quality education, with a wide range of mobility for students and an orientation towards foreign languages.
Specialties:
- finance
- banking and investment
- economics and public administration
- management
Introductory campaign
There are no entrance examinations. Requirements: NPS SCIO test in mathematics with a result of the 70th percentile or higher; NPS SCIO test in general learning prerequisites (VŠP) with a result of the 70th percentile or higher. The faculty accepts NPS SCIO results that were taken up to and including 30.03.2026. If there are any vacancies left, other students will be accepted to study at EkF TUKE for the remaining places according to the ranking, which is determined on the basis of the average grade from: • the annual report card for the penultimate year of study, • and the half-year report card for the last year of secondary school.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 20 euros
Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts provides higher education in the fields of: architecture, design, visual and media arts. The Faculty is an active institution in the implementation of artistic, research and exhibition projects in Slovakia and abroad.
BACHELOR (4 years)
– Architecture and urbanism
- Design
– Free Fine Arts
MASTER/ENGINEER
– Architecture and urbanism
- Design
– Free Fine Arts
DOCTORAL COURSE
- Design
– Free Fine Arts
Introductory campaign
The main condition for admission to a bachelor's degree is the presence of complete general secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Exams (take place in 2 stages):
Stage 1 – Talent Exam: In each specialty, the necessary abilities and knowledge for training are tested (basic knowledge of fine arts, design, mathematics, natural sciences, spatial imagination, practical demonstration of talent, working with 2D and 3D, drawing, figures from a living model, creativity, modeling).
Stage 2 – Interview and continuation of the talent exam.
Each applicant must provide his creative works, projects, photographs, drawings (the applicant will receive an exact list of materials that will need to be provided with an invitation to the entrance exams).
Exam dates:
Architecture and urbanism: 02/09/2026 – 02/10/2026
Design: 02.02.2026 – 03.02.2026, 05.02.2026 – 06.02.2026
Free Fine Arts: January 27, 2026 – January 28, 2026
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 30.11.2025, fee – 30 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 30.04.2026, fee – 30 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 31.05.2026, fee – 30 euros
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