Technical University in Zvolen
About the University
Technical University in Zvolen is a public technical higher education institution, founded in 1952 in the city of Zvolen, in central Slovakia. It has four faculties and specializes in forestry, wood processing, furniture design, ecology, and technology — one of the few such universities in the EU.
Studies are conducted mainly in Slovak at the bachelor's level; strong fields are the Faculty of Forestry and the Drevárska fakulta (wood processing). The university offers full-time study for free if it is within the standard period and conducted in Slovak.
The application is submitted online through the system is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska, the admission fee is €35. The deadline for bachelor's programs is May (1st round) and August (2nd round). Dormitory is not mentioned; scholarships are available according to the higher education act — social, motivational, and extraordinary.
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Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- A public technical university with a narrow specialization: forestry (Faculty of Forestry), wood processing and furniture design (Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology), ecology and environment, technology. One of the few specialized "wood-forest" universities in the EU.
- Located in Zvolen (central Slovakia), about 1866 students; four faculties. Founded in 1952.
- Application fee - €35 (e.g., at the Faculty of Forestry); submit the application electronically via the system is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska.
- Full-time study in Slovak is free for everyone, including Ukrainians; tuition fees apply only to external studies or exceeding the standard duration.
Costs and Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions about the University
Is studying at the Technical University in Zvolen free for Ukrainians?+
Yes. TU Zvolen is a public (state) university, so full-time study in Slovak is free of charge for all students within the standard period, including Ukrainian citizens applying under general conditions.
Tuition fees are paid only for external (correspondence) study or for exceeding the standard duration of study. The main payment at the admission stage is an application fee of €35.
Sources: Admissions - Faculty of Forestry TU ZvolenAdmissions - University
What fields of study can be pursued at TU Zvolen?+
The university specializes in forestry, wood processing, ecology, and technology. It has four faculties: Forestry, Wood Processing (Drevárska fakulta), Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, and Faculty of Technology.
It is one of the few specialized institutions in the European Union focusing on forests, wood, and the environment. Founded in 1952, it has about 1,866 students.
Sources: Profile on Portál VŠ (University Portal)Official website tuzvo.sk
How much does a dormitory cost in Zvolen?+
Accommodation in TU Zvolen student dormitories costs from €48 to €83 per month depending on the room type – these are some of the cheapest prices in Slovakia.
The university has approximately 840 dormitory places on Študentská street (buildings 17 and 27). The cheaper rate is for a place in a triple room, the more expensive one is for a double room with a kitchen.
Sources: Ubytovanie — Študentský domov TU ZvolenDormitory prices overview 2026
When and how to apply to TU Zvolen for 2026/27?+
Deadlines depend on the faculty. Approximately, the first round of applications lasts until May 31, 2026, and the second (additional) round lasts until August 15, 2026 for selected programs.
The application is submitted electronically through the system is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska. For the Faculty of Forestry, the admission period itself (exams/evaluation) is approximately from June 23 to July 10, 2026.
Sources: Submit e-prihláška (electronic application)Admissions - Faculty of Forestry
