University
Constantine the Philosopher
About the educational institution
University named after Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra meets the standards of a modern European university where scientific achievements are carried out. According to world rankings, the university is among the top ten best universities in Slovakia. The university provides a wide selection of educational programs at all three levels of study.
UCF in Nitra trains specialists in such areas as preschool teacher, teacher of primary, secondary and higher educational institutions, cultural specialist, political scientist, marketer, tourism manager, translator, journalist, ethnologist, archaeologist, historian, art critic, physicist, mathematician, IT specialist, psychologist, physician, social worker, etc. Studying at the university is carried out on a full-time or part-time basis exclusively according to accredited study programs. Admission to most specialties without entrance exams, but with mandatory knowledge of the Slovak language.
List of faculties
Faculty of Philosophy
The Faculty of Philosophy offers training in the humanities, social sciences and philology. The faculty trains specialists in the fields of science, culture, media, art, history, public administration, as well as highly qualified translators. The faculty also provides training for teachers at the second stage of basic education.
BACHELOR
Single-subject study programs
- English language learning
– applied ethics – ethics of people and labor management
– archeology
– editorial and publishing practice
- aesthetics
– ethnology
– philosophy
- story
– cultural studies
– marketing communications and advertising
- care of monuments and cultural heritage
- political science
— culture and tourism management
— Russian language in intercultural and business communication
– journalism
Interdisciplinary study programs:
– history – philosophy
– political science – philosophy
– journalism – history
Translation and interpretation in combination with 2 of the following languages:
– English language and culture
— German language and culture
— Russian language and culture
— Slovak language and culture
— Spanish language and culture
Teaching in combination with two possible specialties:
— English language and literature
— German language and literature
- Russian language and literature
– Romance languages and literatures (French, Spanish, Italian)
- Slovak language and literature
- aesthetic education
- ethical education
- story
- Religious education
– civic education
- Romance and German Studies (new program)
MASTER
– English in professional communication
– Applied ethics – ethical examination and ethical consultation
– Archeology
– Editorial and publishing practice
- Aesthetics
– Ethnology
– Philosophy
- Story
– Culturology
– Marketing communications and advertising
– Museology
– Political Science
– Culture and tourism management
– Russian language in intercultural and business communication
– Journalism
Translation and interpretation (translator) in combination with 2 possible languages:
– English language and culture
– German language and culture
– Russian language and culture
– Slovak language and culture
– Spanish language and culture
Teaching subjects in combination with 2 possible disciplines:
– English language and literature
– German language and literature
- Russian language and literature
– Spanish language and literature
– Aesthetic education
– Ethical education
- Story
– Religious education
– Slovak language and literature
– Citizenship education
DOCTORAL COURSE
– English
– Archeology
- Aesthetics
– Ethics
– Ethnology
– Culturology
– Marketing communications and advertising
– Slavic studies – Slavic languages
– Slovak history
– Literary theory and history of specific national literatures
– Translation Studies
Basic admission requirements
The main requirement for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's degree) is obtaining a complete secondary or complete secondary vocational education (certificate/equivalent).
If the applicant does not yet have a certificate at the time of application, he/she must present it on the day of enrollment.
Admission without entrance exams
Most undergraduate programs have no entrance examinations. Admission is based on the average grade point average (GPA) and a score of up to 10 points for academic activities.
Special conditions for certain specialties
Marketing communications and advertising - an entrance exam is held (up to 50 points).
English Studies / English Studies–Political Science / Other English-taught programs — a GPA in English is taken into account; a B2 certificate is required if a matura in English is not available.
Journalism, Political Science, Aesthetics, Ethics and People Management – foreign applicants must have at least B1–B2 level of Slovak (depending on the program).
Editing and publishing internships – the average Slovak language score is taken into account; foreigners require Slovak at level B2.
Translation and interpreting programs—specialized subjects (English, German, Russian, Spanish, etc.) are taken into account; Slovak and the specialized language required are at B2 level.
Teaching specialties - minimum language requirements:
Slovak B2,
English B2,
German/Russian A2,
Romance languages – A0–A1 (for beginners).
Cultural and Tourism Management – Certified English or German language level of at least B1 required.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 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
natural sciences
The Faculty has a long tradition of training teachers of natural sciences, mathematics and computer science. Within the framework of Slovak higher education and in cooperation with other university faculties, the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Informatics offers the largest selection of teaching specialties. The faculty has at its disposal modern classrooms and laboratories, which provides the opportunity to undergo professional practice while studying.
BACHELOR
- applied ecology and environmental science
- applied informatics
- biology
- digital economy
- physics
- geography in regional development
- mathematical-statistical and information methods in economics and finance
- teaching biology in combination
- combined teaching of chemistry
- combined teaching of ecology
- combined teaching of physics
- combined teaching of geography
- combined teaching of computer science
- combined teaching of mathematics
- combined teaching of professional and economic disciplines
MASTER
- Applied Informatics
– Biology
– Ecological research in landscape planning and practice
– Physics of materials
– Geography in regional development
– Mathematical-statistical and information methods in economics and finance
Teacher training programs combined:
– biology
– ecology
– physics
– geography
– chemistry
- mathematics
- Informatics
– professional economic subjects combined
DOCTORAL COURSE
- Applied Informatics
- Molecular biology
– Ecology
– Physics of materials
– Theory of teaching chemistry
– Theory of teaching mathematics
A prerequisite for acceptance of an application from a foreign applicant who has completed secondary school abroad is proficiency in Slovak at least at the B2 level. Applicants must prove their B2 proficiency with an ECL certificate. The certificate is required only for applications for the Applied Computer Science program.
Admission without entrance exams
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 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 Social
sciences and health
The faculty offers higher education in specialties such as psychology, social work, social services, nursing and emergency medicine. The faculty has the opportunity to defend and obtain a degree in two educational specialties - psychology and social work. One of the advantages of studying at the faculty is support for graduates in future employment, thanks to internships in medical institutions. Graduates can work as junior medical personnel, as well as in the field of social and medical services.
BACHELOR
- Social work
- Emergency medical care
– Nursing
– Psychology
MASTER
– Applied social work
– Psychology
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:
• For the Nursing and Emergency Medicine programmes, a medical certificate of fitness for study (LEKÁRSKY POSUDOK O ZDRAVOTNEJ SPÔSOBILOSTI UCHÁDZAČA O ŠTÚDIUM) must be submitted – must be sent by post by 31 March 2026.
• B1 level certificate in Slovak language.
• Specialties “Nursing” and “Emergency Medical Care”: the applicant must reach the age of 18 before December 31, 2026 due to the need to undergo medical practice.
• An entrance exam is held for the specialty “Emergency Medical Care”.
Entrance exam dates: from June 8 to June 12, 2026.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree - applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee - 25 euros
Master's degree - applications accepted until 30.04.2026, fee - 25 euros
Faculty of Central
European studies
The faculty is aimed at training wide-ranging specialists in various fields of culture, public administration, scientific research, tourism, with an emphasis on the study of foreign languages. The faculty also offers training programs in the field of school pedagogy.
BACHELOR
Bachelor's degree programs:
Hungarian-Slovak bilingual mediator
Pre-school and primary education with Hungarian as the language of instruction
Translation and Interpreting: Hungarian Language and Culture in Combination with Other Languages
Regional Tourism (Slovak language of instruction)
Regional Tourism (Hungarian/Slovak language of instruction)
Central European Research
Teaching Hungarian language and literature in combination
5-year programs (combined bachelor's and master's degrees):
Teaching the educational field "Language and Communication" for primary education in Hungarian-medium schools
MASTER
– Hungarian in bilingual administrative communication
– Regional tourism management
– Central European Scientific Research
– Teacher training for primary education with Hungarian as the language of instruction
– Teaching Hungarian language and literature in combination
DOCTORAL COURSE
– Central European Scientific Research
– Theory of teaching Hungarian language and literature
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:
• Resume in Slovak
• Applicants must have a command of the language of instruction of the programme of at least level B1.
Hungarian Philology programmes require a successful examination in Hungarian language and literature.
• Selection is based on school grades or the results of the SCIO test on general educational prerequisites.
• For the specialties Teaching of Subjects and Translation and Interpreting (in inter-faculty combination), the second faculty part may require passing an exam in the second subject.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree – applications will be accepted until 31 March 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 Pedagogy
The Faculty of Pedagogy is focused on training specialists in programs of various disciplines - pedagogical, art history. The subjects of the faculty are related to practical training, pedagogy of preschool and primary education. In addition, the faculty trains specialists not only in pedagogical programs, but also gives graduates the opportunity to find employment at the level of state and public administration, in the field of regional development, tourism, sports and recreation, music, extracurricular education, private and other educational institutions.
BACHELOR
– Andragogy
– Preschool and primary pedagogy
– Special pedagogy and pedagogy for people with learning disabilities
– Sports and recreation
Teaching subjects in combination (2 subjects to choose from):
— English language and literature
- musical art
— practical training
– musical art combined
– pedagogy in combination
– technology in combination
– physical education combined
– fine arts combined
— English language and literature combined
- art education
It is also possible to combine other subjects from other UKF faculties.
MAGIST
– training and counseling for adults
– special pedagogy, social pedagogy and education management
— sports and recreation
Teacher training programs
— English language and literature
- musical art
- technique
In combination:
- musical art
- pedagogy
– psychology
- Physical Culture
- art
— English language and literature
- art education
– teaching for primary education
Teacher training programs are designed as two-subject training. An applicant can choose any combination of two study programs from the PF offer or from the offer of other university faculties.
DOCTORAL COURSE
- pedagogy
– didactics of English language and literature
– didactics of technical subjects
– sports pedagogy
– pedagogy of music and musical-dramatic art
The main condition for admission to the 1st degree (bachelor's degree) is completed secondary education or complete secondary vocational education.
Admission without entrance exams*
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 program “Teaching Musical Arts” – creative exam (practical part and oral interview).
• The program “Teaching Musical Art (in combination)” – creative exam (practical part and oral interview).
• The program “Teaching Physical Education” – creative exam (practical part).
• The “Sports and Recreation” program – a creative exam (practical part, written exam and oral interview).
• Applicants to the programs “Teaching Physical Education” and “Sports and Recreation” must attach a certificate from a family doctor to their application.
• A candidate for the specialization “Singing” must have a certificate from a phoniatrist (no older than 1 month) at the creative exam.
• Proficiency in the Slovak language is required at a level of at least B1 for all programmes (except for “Pre-school and Primary Pedagogy”, where level B2 is required).
• Level B1 is required for studying in the English language program.
Entrance exam dates: June 8–12, 2026.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's degree - applications accepted until 03/31/2024, cost - 25 euros
Master's degree - applications accepted until 04/30/2024, cost - 25 euros
Doctoral studies - applications accepted until 05/31/2024, cost - 25 euros
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