Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, based in Trnava
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, with its headquarters in Trnava, is a structural part of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. The faculty specializes in applied engineering disciplines and technical sciences. It is one of the centers for training staff for modern industry.
Education covers a wide range of fields, including applied informatics, automation in industry, mechatronics, materials engineering, and smart manufacturing engineering. Programs in security and environmental management, computer support for manufacturing technologies, and robotics are also available. The educational process is conducted in Slovak.
To apply for a bachelor's degree, you must submit your application by April 30, 2026. The administrative fee for processing the application is 30 euros. Information about dormitory (internát) places or conditions for free study is not provided.
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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
When is the deadline and how much does admission to MTF STU in Trnava cost in 2026?+
The deadline for submitting electronic applications in the first round is April 30, 2026. The admissions committee meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026. Those who miss this deadline have a second round: applications are accepted until July 31, 2026, and the committee meeting is on August 21, 2026.
The fee for material support for studies in the state (Slovak) language is €30 per program. It is recommended to pay online directly in the electronic application via the payment gateway. Admission to full-time bachelor's studies is usually without an entrance exam.
Sources: Bachelor's studies 2026/2027 — MTFAdmissions, registrations, fees — MTF
What engineering specialties can be studied at MTF STU?+
MTF STU is the Faculty of Manufacturing Technologies of the Slovak University of Technology, located in Trnava. Bachelor's programs include: Applied Informatics and Automation in Industry, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering, Industrial Informatics, Automation and Robotics, Computer Support for Manufacturing Technologies and Robotic Systems.
There are also Smart Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, Manufacturing Devices and Systems, Industrial Management, Safety and Environmental Management, and Integrated Safety. This combines IT, automation, and engineering with good employment prospects in the industry of western Slovakia. The deadline for the first round is April 30, 2026, and the fee is €30.
Is studying at MTF STU free and are there preparatory courses for first-year students?+
Full-time studies in Slovak at MTF STU are free for the standard duration of the program, including for citizens of Ukraine. Fees are only incurred for exceeding the standard duration or for parallel studies of two programs; only the €30 fee is paid during admission.
For those who lack a strong math foundation, the faculty organizes an introductory course about two weeks before the start of studies — a free math course to supplement knowledge and skills. This is useful for Ukrainian applicants who want to improve their technical vocabulary in Slovak. Applications are accepted until April 30, 2026.
Sources: Admissions, registrations, fees — MTFBachelor studies 2026/2027 — MTF