University of Economics in Bratislava
About the University
The University of Economics in Bratislava is a state higher education institution founded in 1940. Located in Bratislava, it has 7 faculties (6 in the capital, 1 in Košice) and educates about 6,788 students, including 500 foreigners.
It offers over 200 bachelor's, master's, and PhD degree programs in economics, IT, and law. Education is available in Slovak and English; English-language programs are paid. Full-time study in Slovak is free.
The application fee is €40. For bachelor's and master's students, applications are open until the end of April 2026; for PhD students, it is usually May–June. Dormitory costs are €100–€135 per month. Foreign students take a Slovak language exam.
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Campus, Buildings, and Student LifeKey Facts
Faculties 7
Programs by Degree
Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- Studying in Slovak language in full-time form within the standard length is free of charge
- ~7,100 students, ~425 employees, 7 faculties (6 in Bratislava + 1 in Košice); founded 1940/1992
- Admission depends on the faculty: some conduct a written exam (general study prerequisites + foreign language), some admit based on grades
- A foreigner (except from the Czech Republic) takes an entrance exam in Slovak language; English-taught programs are paid
Costs and Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions about the University
Are there entrance exams at the University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA)?+
It depends on the faculty. For example, at the Faculty of Economic Informatics, the entrance exam is written tests on general study prerequisites and one foreign language (June 15–19, 2026).
A foreigner (except Czech citizens) must take an entrance exam in Slovak; those who took their matura in Slovak take another language from the faculty's list.
Some faculties may waive the exam based on academic performance — check the general and faculty admission rules for conditions.
Sources: Application for EU in Bratislava
How much does it cost to submit an application to EUBA?+
The standard fee for an e-application is €40. For the "Economics and Law" program or one program in English, it is €60, and for standard programs in English, it is €90.
If you apply to several EUBA faculties, you must create a separate application and pay the fee for each faculty.
The application is submitted electronically via AIS2 (e-prihlaska.euba.sk) or via the Central Electronic Application at portalvs.sk.
Sources: EUBA e-applicationApplication for EU
Is it possible to study at EUBA in English?+
Yes, EUBA offers programs in English, but studying in a foreign language is paid (the application fee for English-language programs is also higher — €60–€90).
Studying in Slovak full-time within the standard length of study is free for everyone, including Ukrainians.
EUBA specializes in economics, finance, management, and business informatics; several foreign languages are also taught (English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian).
Sources: Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave
How much does the dormitory of the University of Economics in Bratislava cost?+
EUBA has dormitories ŠD Horský park (Prokopa Veľkého 41) and ŠD Starohájska 8. In blocks E/F Horský park, the price is about €115 per person/month.
The approximate range of student tariffs is about €100–€135 per person/month depending on the block and standard.
Places are allocated based on criteria; foreign students are often housed in designated blocks.
Sources: ŠD Prokopa Veľkého 41 (Horský park)
When is the application deadline for EUBA for 2026/2027?+
Applications for the 1st (bachelor's) and 2nd (master's) degree in Slovak are submitted from 15.11.2025 to April.
The application fee must also be paid by April – otherwise, the applicant will not be included in the admission process.
For master's studies, the admission (qualification selection based on bachelor's grades) ends on May.
