Studying in Banská Štiavnica
Banská Štiavnica is one of the education centers of Slovakia: 1 university with faculties and study programs. Full-time study in Slovak at public institutions is free, including for Ukrainians with protection status.
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Student life in Banská Štiavnica
An approximate monthly budget for a student living away from home (average across Slovakia):
Studying in Banská Štiavnica for foreigners
Banská Štiavnica has universities with a full-time form taught in Slovak — free at public institutions, including for Ukrainians with temporary protection status. Some institutions reduce or waive the application fee for people with protection status, but this is not a general rule — check the conditions on the page of the specific university.
Living costs are partly covered by student dorms (internát) from about 55 €/month, social and merit scholarships, and student part-time work. Check application deadlines and costs on the card of each study program.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost a student to live in Banská Štiavnica?+
Roughly 525–800 €/month depending on housing. A student dorm (internát) from about 55 €/month cuts the budget a lot; renting a room is the most expensive item. Transport with a student travel pass is around 25 €/month.
Is the study free?+
Full-time study in Slovak at public universities is free — this also applies to Ukrainians with protection status. You pay for the part-time form, for programs taught in English and for private institutions.
Is it easy to get a place in a student dorm?+
There are usually fewer places than applicants, so you apply for a dorm right after you are admitted. The alternative is sharing a rented room with other students.
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