Faculty of Public Health
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Public Health is a structural part of the Slovak Medical University in Bratislava. This university focuses on training professionals for the field of public health. The institution's activities concentrate on disease prevention, social medicine, and health care organization.
The study programs include epidemiology, hygiene, and health care management at the bachelor's and master's levels. Teaching is conducted in Slovak. Students complete internships in public and private institutions.
To apply from Ukraine, you need to submit documents through the application form (prihláška), usually by the end of February or March. Studying in Slovak is free of charge. Dormitory accommodation (internát) is provided to students based on a competitive selection.
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 Faculty of Public Health offer?+
Faculty of Public Health (Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita v Bratislave) offers 5 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 Faculty of Public Health programs. English-language and part-time programs are usually paid; the application fee is paid separately.
How to apply to Faculty of Public Health?+
Applications are submitted online through the e-prihláška system of Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita v Bratislave 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.