Faculty of Special Engineering
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Special Technology is a structural part of Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín in Trenčín. The institution specializes in training personnel for state structures involved in public protection, security, and emergency response.
The educational process covers fields of safety engineering, fire fighting, civil defense, and crisis management. Students can obtain education at the bachelor's, master's, and doctor of philosophy levels, with some courses available in English.
For applicants from Ukraine, education is free of charge if they have a command of the Slovak language. Applications (prihláška) are submitted within specified deadlines, mostly by the end of February or the beginning of March. Students can expect dormitory accommodation (internát), but the number of places is limited.
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 Special Engineering offer?+
Faculty of Special Engineering (Trenčianska univerzita Alexandra Dubčeka v Trenčíne) offers 11 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 Special Engineering programs. English-language and part-time programs are usually paid; the application fee is paid separately.
How to apply to Faculty of Special Engineering?+
Applications are submitted online through the e-prihláška system of Trenčianska univerzita Alexandra Dubčeka v Trenčíne 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.