About the Faculty
The Wood Technology Faculty of the Technical University in Zvolen is a specialized unit located in the city of Zvolen. The faculty has 12 departments that provide education in chemistry, technology, economics, design, and wood constructions.
Bachelor's degree studies are conducted in Slovak. Students learn wood processing, furniture and interior design, and marketing of forest products. The faculty combines theoretical education with scientific research and cooperation with relevant companies.
To apply, you need to submit an application (prihláška) and pay a fee of 35 euros. The deadline for submitting documents for the bachelor's program is March 31, 2026 (first round, extended to May 31, 2026). The second round lasts until August 16, 2026. Information about dormitory (internát) places is not available.
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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
Is it true that at the Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology in Zvolen you can get a talent scholarship of up to €12,000?+
Yes, for the 2026/2027 academic year, the faculty offers attractive talent scholarships for bachelor's students — a total of up to €12,000 during their studies. This is a tool that the technical university uses to encourage enrollment in less crowded, but in-demand specializations in wood processing and design. The conditions for awarding (academic performance, field) should be clarified in the program details.
Besides the scholarship, full-time study in Slovak is free for everyone, including Ukrainians under temporary protection. The application fee is €35 for most programs or €40 for 'Furniture and Interior Design'. This makes the faculty one of the most financially accessible options for technical education in Slovakia.
Sources: Admissions — Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology TUZVOFaculty profile — University Portal
How to apply for furniture and interior design in Zvolen — is there a creative exam?+
The 'Furniture and Interior Design' program belongs to the artistic field, so it has a creative talent test — in 2026, it is planned for June 11–12, 2026. The applicant usually prepares a portfolio and undergoes a check of artistic and design abilities. The application fee for this program is €40.
The rest of the faculty's bachelor's programs (e.g., 'Furniture Creation and Construction', 'Wooden Buildings', 'Wood Processing with IT Support') do not have a creative exam — selection is based on the average grade, fee €35. The first round of admissions lasts until March 31, 2026, with an extension until May 31, and the second round until August 16, 2026.
Sources: Admissions and deadlines — Faculty of Wood Sciences and TechnologyFaculty departments
What majors, besides furniture, can be studied at the Faculty of Wood Sciences and Technology in Zvolen?+
Despite its name, the faculty is broader than just wood processing: among the 12 departments are fire protection and safety ('Fire Protection and Safety'), economics and management of wood industry enterprises, wooden construction ('Wooden Buildings'), as well as the modern field 'Wood Processing with IT Support' (wood processing with information technology support).
This combination of engineering, design, economics, and material ecology makes the education practical and in-demand — wood as a renewable material is at the center of the European 'green' course. The faculty is located in Zvolen (central Slovakia), a city with a low cost of living, which is convenient for students on a limited budget.
Sources: Departments — Faculty of Wood Sciences and TechnologyAdmission for Bachelor's degree