Faculty of Economics and Management of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Economics and Management of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra is part of the university in the city of Nitra. Currently, 1310 students study here, and 5 departments ensure the educational process. The institution specializes in combining economic disciplines with the practice of the agricultural sector.
Programs are available at the bachelor (bc), master (mgr), and doctor of philosophy (phd) levels. Students can choose to study in Slovak or English. The curriculum covers 5 programs, allowing for in-depth study of management and economic processes.
To apply, you must submit an e-application (prihláška) by April 30, 2026. The entrance exam is scheduled for June 11, 2026, and the reserve term is June 29, 2026. The application fee is 40 euros.
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 is the language of instruction at the Faculty of Economics and Management of SPU, and is there an English program?+
Most FEM bachelor's programs are taught in Slovak — these are Ekonomika a manažment podniku, Obchod a marketing, Účtovníctvo, financie a dane, and Aplikovaná ekonómia a analýza dát. Full-time study in Slovak within the standard 3-year period is free, so knowledge of Slovak is required for it.
For those who want to study in English, the faculty offers a separate bachelor's program, Economics and Business Administration. However, English-taught and all external (externé) programs are paid. Therefore, a Ukrainian can choose either a free Slovak-taught program or a paid English-taught program.
Sources: FEM SPU Bachelor's Studies
How is admission to the FEM bachelor's program conducted, and do foreigners take an entrance exam?+
Admission to the bachelor's program is based on the results of tests in two elective subjects of choice: economics, mathematics, or a world language. The exam is waived if the average grade of the secondary school certificate is 1.70 or lower, or if the applicant has at least the 50th percentile in the general academic prerequisites test (VŠP/SCIO), or has won a prize (top-3) in a regional or national economics olympiad.
Foreign applicants for Slovak-taught programs are admitted without a classic entrance exam — based on the overall average grade of their studies and submitted documentation, and the procedure includes an online interview via electronic communication means. The electronic application is submitted through the UIS SPU system by April 30, 2026; the fee for the admission procedure is €40.
Sources: Important Information for Applicants (FEM)Obchod a marketing (Portál VŠ)
What do graduates of the Faculty of Economics at the agricultural university work as?+
FEM graduates find employment as economic and management staff, lower and middle managers, employees of domestic, foreign, and international agribusiness companies, operations managers, and sales representatives. They also find jobs in consulting firms and analytical departments of banks and insurance companies.
Graduates of the Obchod a marketing (Trade and Marketing) program work mainly in trade, sales, and marketing — in lower and middle management and professional positions: retail and trade networks, service and tourism companies, marketing, brand management, and digital commerce.
Is tuition at FEM SPU free and how much does it cost to apply?+
Full-time study in Slovak within the standard period (3 years for bachelor's) is free (bezplatne), as in other state universities in Slovakia. All external (externá) form programs and programs taught in English are paid.
The fee for the admission procedure for an electronic application is €40; the application is submitted online through the University Information System SPU (UIS) by April 30, 2026. For scholarships and social support, it is worth checking directly with the student department of the faculty (studfem@uniag.sk).
Sources: Bachelor's studies FEM SPUObchod a marketing (Portál VŠ)