About the Faculty
The Orthodox Theological Faculty is a structural part of the University of Prešov in Prešov. This institution specializes in training specialists for the Orthodox Church, studying theology, liturgics, and church history.
Programs are offered at the bachelor's and master's levels in the Slovak language. Students learn dogmatic theology, pastoral theology, as well as Ancient Greek and Church Slavonic languages.
For applicants from Ukraine, education is paid per semester, as free education is available only to citizens of the EU and the Schengen Area. Application (prihláška) is submitted through the university portal. Dormitory accommodation (internát) is available to students, but places are not guaranteed.
Faculty Programs
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Buildings, laboratories, and classroomsAdmission to the Faculty
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
What programs does Orthodox Theological Faculty offer?+
Orthodox Theological Faculty (Prešovská univerzita v Prešove) offers 10 accredited study programs — see the list with study mode, language, and duration above on this page. Each program has its own page with admission requirements.
Is tuition free at the faculty?+
Full-time study in Slovak at public universities in Slovakia is free within the standard duration — this also applies to Orthodox Theological Faculty programs. English-language and part-time programs are usually paid; the application fee is paid separately.
How to apply to Orthodox Theological Faculty?+
Applications are submitted online through the e-prihláška system of Prešovská univerzita v Prešove university (link on the university's page) or through portalvs.sk. For documents from Ukraine, recognition of the certificate/diploma will be required — start this step in advance.