The Regional Development and Policies of the European Union study program prepares experts capable of analyzing and solving complex socio-economic challenges in regions. Graduates gain knowledge about the creation and implementation of development strategies, projects and programs, legislation, EU economic policies, and the principles of sustainable development. They master the tools of digital analysis, investment evaluation, and social innovation. The program develops the ability to solve problems independently, lead teams, communicate with various actors, and provide expert recommendations for public administration, local government, and EU institutions. Graduates find employment as managers, experts, or consultants in regional development.
Form of Studies
daily attendance / external attendance
Length of Studies
2 years
PROFILE COURSES
Cohesion Policy
Regional and Local Development
Economics of the Territorial Development
Agro-Environmental Law
Global Environmentalism
Development and Management of Programs and Projects
Administrative Law
EU Economic Policy
Public Investment Projects
Financing and Management of Public Services
Innovative Approaches of Transformation towards Sustainability
Urbanism, Spatial Planning and Building Procedure
Financing of EU Programmes
Rural Development
International Law
EU Policies for Regional Development
GRADUATE'S EMPLOYABILITY
Graduates of the Regional Development and Policies of the European Union study program are able to analyze and interpret socio-economic processes, identify key issues in regional development, and design, implement, and manage the process of creating and implementing programs and projects. They are able to develop sustainable development strategies for regions and municipalities and are familiar with the tools for their practical implementation. They are able to make independent decisions, but also work in a team as a manager or
specialist in the field of regional development, public administration, and EU policy implementation.
Graduates are qualified to work as managers of departments and sections of public administration in the Slovak Republic, as well as specialists in EU institutions. They can also apply their knowledge in entities dealing with regional and local development, including non-profit organizations. They are able to manage entities established by local government, including municipal and social enterprises. Graduates can carry out independent business activities focusing on consulting in the area of financial support schemes for local government, businesses, and households.
Applicant must submit the E-application form to study at SUA through the university’s designated portal or send the completed form via email to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs of the respective faculty or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs
The amount of the application fee depends on the specific faculty and study programme and ranges from 30 EUR to 65 EUR.
Applications can only be submitted electronically.
Deadline for submitting electronic applications (e-applications) 1st round: by April 30, 2026
Deadline for submitting electronic applications (e-applications) 2nd round: by July 15, 2026
Admission procedure fee: 40 €
Way to pay a fee for electronic application
For realization of payment from other countries of the EU are required the following data:
BASIC CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO STUDY
Pursuant to Section 56, Paragraph 1 of Act No. 131/2002 Coll., as amended, the basic condition for admission to engineering studies is a first-level university education or a second-level university education, while the sum of the number of credits obtained for the previous university studies that led to the acquisition of a university education and the number of credits required for the proper completion of the second-level study program for which the applicant is applying must be at least 300 credits.
OTHER CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO STUDY
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Study Department FESRD SUA in Nitra
Ing. Patrícia Szabóová
Tr. A. Hlinku 2
949 76 Nitra
Foreign applicants will create a statement via the link: https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/recognition-statement/ in the Statement of Recognition of Educational Level section.
Foreign applicants (except for applicants from the Czech Republic and applicants who passed the matriculation examination in Slovak) who apply for a study program provided at SUA in Nitra in the Slovak language must complete an online test and an online oral interview aimed at determining the level of their language proficiency in the Slovak language. Testing is provided by the SUA Language Center in Nitra (https://cj.uniag.sk/sk/domov/) on two dates, which applicants will be informed about in advance.
After completing the language exam, the applicant will be issued a certificate of the summary result of the online test and online interview, which will correspond to the language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The test and the certificate are charged €30. If the language proficiency level of the applicant for study is lower than A1, the applicant will not be admitted to the study. If the language proficiency level of the applicant is A1, the applicant has fulfilled one of the conditions for admission to the study, but will be required to complete a 30-hour paid Slovak language course organized by the Language Center of the Slovak University of Applied Sciences in Nitra (course fee: €120). The course will take place from August 24, 2026 to September 4, 2026. After completing the course, the applicant will be issued a certificate of completion. If the language proficiency level of the applicant is A2 or higher, the applicant has fulfilled one of the conditions for admission to the study. Detailed information about the test and the course will be provided on the Language Center website (https://cj.uniag.sk/sk/domov/).
Coordinator for foreign students:
Ing. Parícia Szabóová
tel. 037/641 5757
email: patricia.szaboova@uniag.sk
doc. Ing. Žaneta Pauková, PhD.
tel. 037/641 5620
e-mail: zaneta.paukova@uniag.sk
Vicedean for education and public relation
The study programme is provided by Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development:
https://fesrr.uniag.sk/en/home-page
The person in charge of administering this study programme in English is:
Ing. Gabriela Špániková
email: gabriela.spanikova@uniag.sk
CONTACT
Ing. Lívia Stoklasová
International Relations Office
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Slovakia
+421 37 641 4555