Trnava University in Trnava
About the University
The University of Trnava in Trnava is a public, classical higher education institution. It was founded in 1992 on the site of a historical university that operated from 1635. It is the largest of its kind in this region and has five faculties, including the Faculty of Theology in Bratislava.
Studies are mainly conducted in Slovak for all three levels: Bachelor, Master, and Doctor. Strengths include humanities, pedagogy, law, and medico-social fields. Full-time studies within the standard period are free of charge.
To apply, submit an electronic application through the mais.truni.sk/eprihlaska system and pay a fee of about €40 (depending on the faculty). The deadlines in 2026 are from April to July, depending on the faculty. Dormitory accommodation is not guaranteed.
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Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- A public classical university with old traditions (the first university in Trnava was founded in 1635, the modern one was re-established in 1992). The largest in this selection: about 4632 students.
- Five faculties: Philosophy, Education, Law, Theology (in Bratislava), and Health and Social Work.
- The fee for the e-application (e-prihláška) is about €40 (Faculty of Philosophy; the amount varies by faculty); applications are submitted through the mais.truni.sk/eprihlaska system.
- Full-time study in Slovak is free for everyone, including Ukrainians; tuition fees (školné) apply to external studies or exceeding the standard duration.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the University
Is studying at Trnava University free for Ukrainians?+
Yes. Trnava University is public, so full-time study in Slovak is free for all students within the standard period, including Ukrainian citizens who apply under general conditions.
Tuition fees are paid only for external study or for exceeding the standard study duration. At the application stage, the main payment is a fee for the electronic application, approximately €40 at the Faculty of Philosophy (the amount may vary by faculty).
What faculties does Trnava University have?+
The University has five faculties: Philosophy, Pedagogy, Law, Theology (located in Bratislava), and the Faculty of Health and Social Work.
This is a classical university with a humanities, pedagogical, legal, and medical-social profile. Its traditions date back to 1635, and the modern university was re-established in 1992; about 4,632 students study here in total.
Sources: Profile on Portál VŠ (University Portal)Official website truni.sk
What are the application deadlines for the University of Trnava in 2026?+
Deadlines vary by faculty. The Faculty of Philosophy accepts applications for bachelor's and master's programs until April 30, 2026 (except for Bc. Psychology). The Faculty of Law accepts applications until June 15, 2026.
The Faculty of Health and Social Work accepts applications for bachelor's and master's programs from July 1 to July 31, 2026. In all cases, applications are submitted electronically through the mais.truni.sk system.
Sources: Admissions — Faculty of PhilosophyAdmissions — Faculty of Health and Social Work
How much does a dormitory cost in Trnava?+
A place in the own student dormitory Petra Pázmaňa costs about €130 per month per bed. The dormitory's own capacity is 300 places.
In total, the university has up to 1250 places for accommodation, including in contracted facilities (student houses and partner dormitories). Places are allocated according to separate admission rules for accommodation.
Sources: Dormitories — basic informationDormitory price overview 2026
