Faculty of Health Sciences located in Banská Bystrica
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Health Sciences, located in Banská Bystrica, operates as part of the Slovak Medical University in Bratislava. This university is situated in the central part of the country and focuses on training professionals for practical and social medicine.
Study programs are available at the bachelor's and master's levels. Teaching is conducted in Slovak, although individual courses may be offered in English. However, there are no full English-language programs.
To apply, prospective students from Ukraine must submit an application form (*prihláška*) and provide legalized documents about their previous education with a notarized translation. Information regarding tuition fees, dormitory (*internát*) availability, and current deadlines should be checked on the faculty's official website.
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 Health Sciences located in Banská Bystrica offer?+
Faculty of Health Sciences located in Banská Bystrica (Slovenská zdravotnícka univerzita v Bratislave) offers 8 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 Health Sciences located in Banská Bystrica programs. English-language and part-time programs are usually paid; the application fee is paid separately.
How to apply to Faculty of Health Sciences located in Banská Bystrica?+
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.