1. Application Form Submission and payment of the fee

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 or the Faculty or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty.

The sum of the fee depends on the specific faculty and study program and it varies between 30 EUR and 65 EUR.
The proof of the payment has to be sent via email to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs of the respective faculty or the Contact Person for Forreign Affairs.

Application deadline for international applicants (1st round): by 28 February 2026
Application deadline for international applicants (2nd round): by 30 April 2026

2. Recognition of Secondary Education Documents 

International applicants from EU Member States and from other three countries with which the Slovak Republic has signed a bilateral governmental agreement on recognition (Ukraine, Russia, China) shall generate a Recognition Statement via the following link:
https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/recognition-statement/ in the section Recognition Statement on the Level of Education.

If no recognition statement is published for the submitted educational document or for the country of origin of the applicant, the applicant is required to follow the academic recognition procedure (recognition of an educational qualification for the purpose of continuing studies and other purposes).

Attachments to the recognition statement include:

1. documents as required according to
   https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/informacie-k-pouzitiu-uznavacej-dolozky
   (e.g. a certified copy of the educational certificate/diploma),
2. a certified copy of the Diploma Supplement or a complete transcript of records,
3. official translation of the documents into the Slovak language.

3. Processing of the application documents

The processing of the application depends on the faculty – it may be handled either by the student or the designated faculty contact person.

The faculty or the student will collect all required documents, including:

– Completed Application Form

– Copy of the passport

– Notarized and translated copies of secondary education documents (graduation certificate and transcript of grades)

– Confirmation of eKolok payment (QR code)

4. Online Interview

Once the applicant’s educational documents have been successfully recognized, they will be invited to an online interview in English. The applicant may take the interview at any point during the admission process.

5. Final Admission Decision

Based on the recognition of the previous education and the successful online interview, the applicant will receive a final admission decision to study at the university.

1. Application Form Submission  

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.

2. Payment of the fee for admission procedure

The sum of the fee depends on the specific faculty and study program and it varies between 30 EUR and 65 EUR  

The proof of the payment has to be sent via email to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty 

 3. Recognition of University Education Documents 

Applicants must submit a copy of their undergraduate diploma and a transcript of records from their previous university studies. 

Decision on recognition of documents on completed university education issued by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic or by the Regional Office of Education in Nitra (https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/en/navigator/8)

 4. Additional Requirement: 

– Transcript of Records or Diploma Supplement fot the I. level of study is required, which provides a detailed overview of the applicant’s previous academic performance. Transcript of Rrecords or Diploma Supplement for the I. level of study 

– Curriculum Vitae 

5. Other Documentation 

Similar to the bachelor’s process, the applicant must submit a completed application form, passport scan and proof of payment for the application fee. Documents must also be notarized, translated, and sent to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty.

6. Online Interview 

Applicants must participate in an online interview as part of the admission process, which will assess the applicant’s qualifications and English proficiency. Depending on the program type, some applicants may also be required to take an English proficiency test.

7. Final Admission 

The final admission decision will be based on the recognition of the previous education, successful online interview, and the university’s assessment of the applicant’s qualifications. 

1. Application Form Submission   

The applicant must select a dissertation topic from those published on the respective faculty's website. All PhD positions are also listed on the Euraxess Jobs and Opportunities portal  

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 or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty. 

  2. Payment of the fee for admission procedure

The sum of the fee depends on the specific faculty and study program and it varies between 30 EUR and 65 EUR   

The proof of the payment has to be sent via email to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty 

3. Recognition of University Education Documents

Applicants must submit a copy of their undergraduate diploma and a transcript of records from their previous university studies. 

Decision on recognition of documents on completed university education issued by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic or by the Regional Office of Education in Nitra ((https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/en/navigator/8)

4. Additional Requirement:

– Transcript of Records or Diploma Supplement fot the I. level of study is required, which provides a detailed overview of the applicant’s previous academic performance. Transcript of Rrecords or Diploma Supplement for the I. level of study   

– Curriculum Vitae  

5. Other Documentation

Similar to the bachelor’s process, the applicant must submit a completed application form, passport scan and proof of payment for the application fee. Documents must also be notarized, translated, and sent to the Vice-Dean for International Affairs or the Contact Person for Foreign Affairs of the respective faculty.

6. Framework Project

Applicants must submit a framework project outlining their research plan or study proposal, which is crucial for the doctoral admission process.  

7. Online Interview

A specialized online interview focused on the research topic and methodology will be part of the admission process.

8. Final Admission

The applicant’s admission will be confirmed based on the recognition of prior education, framework project, and a successful online interview.