About the Faculty
The Faculty of Civil Engineering (Stavebná fakulta) operates as a department of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. It is one of the largest technical institutions in the country, with 19 departments, including architecture, geodesy, hydraulic engineering, and forensic engineering.
Students study programs related to structures, materials science, construction technology, and environmental engineering. The main language of instruction is Slovak at the bachelor's level. The possibility of studying individual courses in English should be confirmed separately.
To submit an application (prihláška), you must pay an application fee of €30. The application deadlines are March 31, 2026, for the first round and August 3, 2026, for the second round. Nostrifikácia (recognition of foreign diplomas) of documents is required for admission, and dormitory (internát) accommodation is arranged upon a separate request.
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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
Can I study at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of STU in English and how much does it cost?+
Yes, the Faculty of Civil Engineering of STU (Slovak University of Technology) offers an English-language bachelor's program "Civil Engineering" (CExA), in addition to seven Slovak-language programs. For the English-language program, the application fee is €60, while for Slovak-language programs it is €30. This is a convenient option for Ukrainians who do not yet speak Slovak at a sufficient level.
Important: Only studies in Slovak within the standard period are free. English-language studies are usually paid – the fee is determined by the STU rector's directive, so you should check the annual cost of "Civil Engineering" in the program details before applying. The deadline for applications in the 1st round is March 31, 2026.
Sources: Bachelor's studies — SvF STUFaculty profile — University Portal
Are there entrance exams at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of STU and when is the application deadline?+
There are no entrance exams — applicants are admitted based on their high school results (mathematics and physics are considered relevant subjects). The first admission round lasts until March 31, 2026. If places remain, a 2nd round is announced with a deadline of August 3, 2026, giving a chance to those who decided later or completed the nostrification of their diploma.
The application is submitted electronically, the fee is €30 (for Slovak programs). Since competition for technical specialties is usually moderate, the chances of admission are high if you have completed secondary education and have a basic knowledge of Slovak for studying engineering subjects.
Sources: Admission conditions and deadlines
What majors does the Faculty of Civil Engineering of STU in Bratislava offer?+
The faculty has 19 departments and offers seven Slovak-language bachelor's programs: Building structures and architecture (Pozemné stavby a architektúra), Civil engineering and transport structures, Geodesy and cartography, Water structures and water management, Construction technology and management, Landscape science and planning, Mathematical and computer modeling — plus the English-language Civil Engineering.
This is the largest civil engineering university in Slovakia with strong programs in architecture, bridges, geodesy, and geoinformatics. After bachelor's studies (usually 4 years at this faculty), studies continue at the engineering (master's) level. The diploma is recognized in the EU, and graduates are in demand in construction and design companies.
Sources: Departments and institutes of facultiesBachelor studies