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

BASIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The basic requirement for admission to the Master’s (second-cycle) study programme is the completion of a first-cycle (Bachelor’s) study programme in the same or a related field of study, successfully completed by a state (final) examination. An applicant who does not prove fulfilment of the basic admission requirement at the time of verification of admission requirements may be admitted conditionally. In such a case, the applicant is obliged to prove fulfilment of the basic admission requirements no later than on the date specified for enrolment in the study programme.

STUDY ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The ranking of applicants will be based on the results achieved in previous first-cycle studies, including the state (final) examination. The evaluation criterion will be the weighted grade average of completed courses over the entire previous first-cycle study and according to additional requirements of the specific study programme. The minimum number of points required for admission is 5 points, as follows: the applicant obtains 5 points if the overall weighted grade average of completed courses over the entire first-cycle study is less than or equal to 2.5, and the applicant obtains 5 points if the result of the state (final) examination is less than or equal to 2.5. If the applicant completed a first-cycle study programme in a related field at another faculty or higher education institution, they are required to submit the results of their Bachelor’s studies as stated above, namely the overall weighted grade average of completed courses over the entire first-cycle study and the result of the state (final) examination. After admission to the Master’s study programme, the study plan will be specified in order to complete courses within the study plan to the extent determined by the Dean.

Applicants will undergo an admission interview conducted in English, which will take place on a date announced in advance. The applicant will be informed of the interview date after the application has been registered, after 15 July 2026. The interview will not be knowledge-based; its purpose is to demonstrate the applicant’s aptitude for studying the selected study programme.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

• An applicant for study may apply for multiple study programmes offered by the Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering within one application (under a single admission fee).
• An applicant who completed their bachelor’s degree outside the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra must include in the application a scan of the proof of completion of studies together with the diploma supplement, which applicants upload electronically via the University Information System (UIS).
• A certified copy of the proof of completion of studies (notary, registry office) together with the diploma supplement must be submitted by applicants at enrolment; otherwise, they will not be enrolled in the study programme.
• Incomplete applications (e.g. without proof of payment of the fee) will not be accepted.
• After the admission procedure, the applicant will receive a decision on the result of the admission procedure within 30 days from the verification of fulfilment of the admission requirements. An applicant who does not meet the conditions at the time of the meeting of the admissions committee may be conditionally admitted.
• An applicant who is admitted to one of the study programmes is obliged to inform the faculty whether they will enrol in the study programme according to the instructions received in written form together with the admission decision (the e-return form is part of the decision).
• The applicant’s personal data (name, surname, personal identification number, address, etc.) will be used in accordance with Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection solely for the purposes of the admission procedure and may not be provided for other purposes.
• The Dean may accept the results of the admission procedure from other faculties of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra or from other higher education institutions.
• The Dean may offer applicants who were not ranked for the study programme they applied for the possibility of admission to an alternative programme with a lower number of applicants.
• The faculty reserves the right not to open a study programme for which a low number of applicants apply. In such a case, the faculty will offer the applicant another accredited study programme.

• after the entrance procedure, the applicant shall receive a decision on the outcome of the admission process within 30 days of verification of fulfilment of the admission conditions. An applicant who has not met a condition (e.g., the school-leaving examination) at the time of the admission committee meeting may be conditionally admitted.
• an applicant who is admitted to a study program is obliged to inform the faculty whether they will enroll in the study program, following the instructions provided in writing together with the admission decision (the e-return form is part of the decision).

INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS OR APPLICANTS WHO COMPLETED THE FIRST LEVEL OF STUDY ABROAD

an applicant may apply for several study programmes delivered by the Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering in one application (within one admission fee),

an applicant who completed Bachelor’s studies outside the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra is required to upload a scan of the certificate of completion of studies together with the Diploma Supplement electronically via the University Information System (UIS),

a certified copy of the certificate of completion of studies (certified by a notary public or registry office) together with the Diploma Supplement must be submitted by the applicant at enrolment; otherwise, the applicant will not be enrolled in the study programme,

 incomplete applications (e.g. without proof of payment of the admission fee) will not be accepted,

 after the admission procedure, the applicant will receive a decision on the result of the admission procedure within 30 days from the verification of fulfilment of admission requirements. An applicant who does not meet the requirements at the time of the meeting of the admission committee may be admitted conditionally,

 an applicant who is admitted to a study programme is obliged to inform the faculty whether they will enrol in the study programme according to the instructions received in written form together with the admission decision (the e-return slip is part of the decision),

 the applicant’s personal data (name, surname, personal identification number, address, etc.) will be processed in accordance with Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on the Protection of Personal Data solely for the purposes of the admission procedure and must not be provided for other purposes,

 the Dean may accept the results of admission procedures carried out at other faculties of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra or at other higher education institutions,

 the Dean may offer applicants who were not placed on the ranking list for the applied study programme the possibility of admission to an alternative study programme with a lower number of applicants,

 the faculty reserves the right not to open a study programme with a low number of applicants. In such a case, the faculty will offer the applicant another accredited study programme.

INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS OR APPLICANTS WHO COMPLETED THE FIRST CYCLE OF STUDY ABROAD

International applicants are required to obtain a recognition statement via the following link:
https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/recognition-statement/

Study Department: Ing. Ivana Mesjarová

Tel.: +421 37 641 5412; e-mail: ivana.mesjarova@uniag.sk

Study Department – second cycle of study: Ing. Mária Šufliarska

Tel.: +421 37 641 5412; e-mail: maria.sufliarska@uniag.sk

Vice-Dean for Educational Activities: doc. Ing. arch. Roberta Štěpánková, PhD.

Tel.: +421 37 641 5412; e-mail: roberta.stepankova@uniag.sk

Vice-Dean / Coordinator for International Students: Prof. Ing. Miroslava Kačániová, PhD. – Vice-Dean for International Relations and Public Relations

Tel.: +421 37 641 5425; e-mail: miroslava.kacaniova@uniag.sk

Coordinator for Applicants with Specific Needs:

Vice-Dean for Educational Activities: doc. Ing. arch. Roberta Štěpánková, PhD.

Tel.: +421 37 641 5412; e-mail: roberta.stepankova@uniag.sk

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.

 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.

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)

– 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

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

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

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

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

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.

 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.

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)

– 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

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

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

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

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

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.

 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.

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)

– 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

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

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

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

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