About the Faculty
The Faculty of Theology in Košice is part of the Catholic University in Ružomberok and is located in the city of Košice. It operates based on four departments: Philosophy and History, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, and Social Sciences.
Studies cover Catholic theology, pastoral work, and philosophy. Programs are available in different languages depending on the course, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees.
Applicants from Ukraine must pay an administrative fee of 35 euros. Information about free tuition or the availability of dormitories (internát) is not officially confirmed.
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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
How much does admission to the Theological Faculty in Košice (KU) cost and when is the deadline?+
The fee for admission to bachelor's programs (e.g., social work) is €35 for both paper and electronic applications. Admission to the bachelor's program "Sociálna práca" (Social Work) is without an entrance exam, based on high school results.
The application deadline for the bachelor's program is April 30, 2026 (1st round), with an additional round until August 5, 2026. The faculty is located in Košice and belongs to the Catholic University in Ružomberok.
What can be studied at the Theological Faculty in Košice, besides theology?+
Besides Catholic theology, the faculty offers secular programs – primarily social work (bachelor's and master's), as well as teacher training. The faculty is structured into four departments: Philosophy and History, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, and Social Sciences.
Some programs are delivered through the KU Theological Institute in Spišské Podhradie. Therefore, the faculty is suitable not only for candidates for the priesthood but also for those interested in the social field and humanities.
Sources: Study offer - TF KU
Is study at the KU Theological Faculty free for Ukrainians?+
The Catholic University in Ružomberok is a public university, so full-time study in Slovak within the standard duration is free, including for Ukrainians with temporary protection status. Only the admission fee of €35 is charged.
Fees apply to part-time (externá) study or exceeding the standard study duration. Study is conducted in Slovak, so an appropriate level is required.
Sources: Admission - TF KU