About the Faculty
The Faculty of Education of the Catholic University in Ružomberok is a department of the institution located in the central part of Slovakia. The faculty specializes in training teachers, social workers, and managers. It is a place where students gain a profession for working in educational and social institutions.
Studies include bachelor's and master's programs, taught in Slovak. Students can choose subjects ranging from preschool and special education to teaching biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, computer science, music, or fine arts. Many programs involve combinations of academic disciplines.
For admission, applicants submit a prihláška (application form) and documents about their previous education. The application fee is 40 euros, and the deadline for bachelor's programs is June 30, 2026. Full-time studies are free. Information about the availability of places in the internát (dormitory) is not provided in the given facts.
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Updated 21 July 2026For most bachelor's programs, admission is grantedwithout entrance exams— based on the average grade of the certificate in relevant subjects. A bachelor's diploma in the relevant field is required for master's programs. Applications are submitted via ePrihláška.
Frequently asked questions about the faculty
When is the deadline and how much does admission to the Faculty of Education of the Catholic University in Ružomberok cost?+
The deadline for bachelor's applications for 2026/2027 is June 30, 2026. The admission fee is €40 and is the same for paper and electronic applications; the electronic application becomes valid only after sending the generated form with all attachments.
Faculty feature: admission to the bachelor's program is through a motivational interview and based on high school results, without a classic written entrance exam. Interviews are scheduled for August 24–31, 2026, so even after the June deadline, the process continues until the end of summer.
What majors are available at the Faculty of Education KU, besides teaching?+
In addition to a wide range of teaching programs (biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, informatics, music and visual arts, physical education, religious education in combinations), the faculty offers non-teaching fields: social work, pedagogy and upbringing, management, and special needs education and education of the mentally disabled.
There is also preschool and elementary pedagogy and teaching for primary education. The faculty belongs to the Catholic University, so some programs have a religious-ethical dimension. The application deadline is June 30, 2026, the fee is €40.
Is university study at PdF KU free for Ukrainians and is Slovak language needed?+
Full-time study in Slovak at the Faculty of Education KU is free for the standard duration of the program, including for citizens of Ukraine, who are admitted on equal terms. Fees are incurred only for exceeding the standard duration or parallel study; during admission, a fee of €40 is paid.
Teaching is conducted in Slovak, so sufficient language proficiency is required — especially for a future teacher. A recognized document of secondary education is necessary for enrollment. Ružomberok is a small town in the mountains of northern Slovakia with low living costs. The application must be submitted by June 30, 2026, admission is through a motivational interview.
Sources: Admission — PdF KUKatolícka univerzita v Ružomberku