Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
About the University
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) is a state university founded in 1937. Located in the capital of Slovakia, it has 7 faculties and educates over 11,000 students, including about 1,200 foreign students.
It offers about 350 programs in three cycles: Bachelor (bc), Master (mgr), and Doctor (phd). Education is provided in Slovak and English in the fields of IT, engineering, natural sciences, and economics. Some faculties admit students without exams – based on high school grades; FIIT requires an exam in mathematics and computer science.
Full-time study in Slovak is free. The application fee is €30 (in Slovak) or €60 (in English). Deadlines: for Bachelor's programs – from 01.12.2025, main terms until 31.05–August; dormitory costs range from €112 to €160 per month.
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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 and bachelor programs within the standard length is free (for all bachelor languages 2026/2027 - free as announced by STU)
- ~17,000 students in 7 faculties + Institute of Management; founded 1937
- Many technical faculties admit without entrance exams (based on grades); FIIT has an entrance exam (mathematics+informatics)
- Application fee: €30 (Slovak) / €60 (English) per program
Costs and Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions about the University
Is tuition free at the Slovak University of Technology (STU)?+
Yes. According to the official announcement of STU (Slovak University of Technology), tuition for bachelor's programs in Slovak and English for the 2026/2027 academic year in full-time study is free; free tuition in Slovak within the standard length of study is guaranteed by law for everyone, including Ukrainians.
The following remain paid: study beyond the standard length, parallel study in a second program, and, as a general rule, study in a foreign language at other levels.
Application fee — €30 for a Slovak-language program and €60 for an English-language program; it is paid online through the e-application payment gateway.
Sources: STU Admission Requirements 2026/2027
How much does an STU dormitory in Bratislava cost?+
STU has a network of student dormitories (the largest are Mladá Garda, Nikosa Belojanisa, Jura Hronca, Akademik). The price depends on the dormitory and the standard after renovation.
Approximately: in ŠD Mladá Garda — from ~€112 per person/month. The university is actively renovating dormitories, so tariffs are higher in renovated blocks.
A place is assigned by a point system (distance, program, social criteria), so it is worth booking accommodation immediately after enrollment.
Are there entrance exams for STU technical faculties?+
Many STU faculties (Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Materials Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering) admit students to bachelor's programs mainly based on secondary school results, often without a separate entrance exam.
The exception is FIIT (Faculty of Informatics), which has an entrance exam in mathematics and informatics. So, the conditions depend on the specific faculty.
Foreigners must confirm their knowledge of Slovak for Slovak-language programs and submit recognition of their secondary school certificate.
Sources: STU admission requirements
When does the e-application open and what are the deadlines at STU 2026/2027?+
The e-application for bachelor's studies opens on December 1, 2025, in the is.stuba.sk system; FIIT launches its own at 10:00 AM on December 12, 2025.
Deadlines vary by faculty: FIIT - by March 31, 2026; several faculties accept applications later, some - until August 3, 2026. Check your faculty's page.
Master's (Ing.) and doctoral deadlines usually fall in late spring–summer 2026.
