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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.

II. LEVEL OF STUDY (ENGINEERING)

Application Form Submission and Payment

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

  • Name and address of recipient: Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra
  • IBAN: SK 408180000000 7000066247
  • Name of Bank Address: Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava
  • Constant symbol (KS): 0558
  • Variable symbol (VS): is generated by system
  • Specific symbol (SS): 106900721
  • Message to the recipient – name and surname study applicant (without diacritics).

For realization of payment from other countries of the EU are required the following data:

  • BIC/SWIFT code: SPSRSKBA
  • Message to the recipient – Specific symbol a name and surname study applicant (without diacritics).

General Information about Admission Procedure

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

  1. Applicants for study will be ranked according to the results achieved at the bachelor's level of study and the evaluation of the state examination. Applicants with the highest number of points obtained will be admitted. An applicant for study may obtain a maximum of 80 points, while the condition for admission to the second level of study will be obtaining at least 5 points.
  2. For a study program conducted in a combination of English and Slovak languages, applicants shall send a certified copy of an English language certificate (according to CEFR at level B2 or according to IELTS at least 5.5) to the address: Study Department FESRD SUA in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra. In the event that the applicant does not prove language competence with a certificate, he or she has the right to request the Dean's Office to allow the demonstration of language competence by personal interview or via SKYPE interview no later than 10 calendar days before the admission procedure.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

  • It is possible to apply for two study programs in one form of study within one admission procedure fee on one application form,
  • The faculty admits applicants for study without an entrance exam and without a personal interview, based on the results achieved at the bachelor's level of study,
  • Applicants for study shall upload to the UIS a CV, a copy of the diploma, state exam certificates and a supplement to the diploma from the first level of study (except for applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree at FESRD SUA in Nitra),
  • a certified copy of the diploma, state exam certificates and a supplement to the diploma from the first level of study (except for applicants who have completed a bachelor's degree at FESRD SUA in Nitra) to the following address:

Study Department FESRD SUA in Nitra

Ing. Patrícia Szabóová

Tr. A. Hlinku 2

949 76 Nitra

  • applicants for study programs at the second level of study will be placed on the waiting list based on the points obtained according to the criteria of the admission procedure, while the condition for admission to the II. level of study will be obtaining at least 5 points,
  • applicants for study will attach a document on payment of the fee for material support of the admission procedure to the electronic application,
  • after the admission procedure, the applicant will receive a decision on the result of the admission procedure within 30 days from the verification of compliance with the conditions for admission to the study. An applicant who does not meet the condition (successfully completed bachelor's degree) at the time of the admissions committee meeting may be conditionally admitted,
  • an applicant who will be admitted to a study program is obliged to provide information to the faculty whether he/she will enroll in the study according to the instructions he/she will receive in writing together with the admission decision (e-return is part of the decision),
  • the applicant's personal data (name, surname, birth number, address, etc.) will be used in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act No. 18/2018 Coll. only for the needs of the admissions procedure and may not be provided for other purposes,
  • the dean may accept the results of the admissions procedure at other faculties of the University of Applied Sciences in Nitra, or other universities,
  • the dean may offer applicants who were not placed on the waiting list for the applied study program the possibility of admission to an alternative program with a lower number of applicants,
  • the faculty reserves the right not to open a study program in full-time or part-time form for which a low number of applicants apply. In such a case, the faculty will offer the applicant another accredited study program. If the applicant is not interested in studying in the alternative study program, the application for study with all attachments, as well as the admission fee, will be returned to the applicant.

Decision on the Result of the Admission Procedure

  • 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 International Applicants

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/).

Important contacts

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

livia.stoklasova@uniag.sk

+421 37 641 4555