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About the University
J. Selye University is a public higher education institution founded in 2004 in Komárno. It has three faculties and is the only university in Slovakia where the main language of instruction is Hungarian; programs are also available in Slovak and some courses in English.
Studies include Bachelor's, Master's, and theological programs, especially at the Reformed Theological Faculty. Strong fields are applied informatics, mathematics, and chemistry; students in these majors have access to industry scholarships and mobility through Erasmus+, Makovecz, and CEEPUS.
Full-time studies in Slovak or Hungarian are free; the fee for the electronic application (prihláška) is €30. The deadline for Bachelor's programs is August, for Master's programs it is June (theology - May). The "Čajka" dormitory is available for 99% of first-year students for ~€70/month.
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Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026- The only state university in Slovakia with instruction in Hungarian; some programs are also in Slovak, and individual courses are in English.
- Full-time study in Slovak or Hungarian at a state university is free; the fee for an electronic application is €30 (paper application is €55).
- Admission to most programs is without entrance exams, based on high school results.
- The 'Čajka' dormitory is near the Faculty of Education; about 99% of first-year students get a place, approximately €70/month.
Costs and Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions about the University
Is it mandatory to know Hungarian to apply to J. Selye University?+
No. J. Selye University is the only state university in Slovakia where the main language of instruction is Hungarian, but some programs are taught in Slovak, and individual courses in English. Choose the program in the language that is convenient for you to study.
For full-time study in Slovak or Hungarian at a state university, there is no tuition fee. We recommend clarifying the language of the specific program on the faculty's website in advance.
Sources: Why study at UJS
What is the deadline for submitting an application for the 2026/2027 academic year?+
For bachelor's programs, all three faculties accept applications until August 10, 2026. For master's programs – until June 30, 2026 (Faculty of Economics and Informatics and the Pedagogical Faculty), the Reformed Theological Faculty – until May 31, 2026.
The application is most conveniently submitted electronically through the e-prihláška (e-application) portal; a separate application must be submitted for each individual program, and a fee must be paid separately.
How much does it cost to apply and study?+
The admission fee is €30 for an electronic application and €55 for a paper one. The study itself in full-time form at a state university is free within the standard duration of the program.
Additional expenses include accommodation, food, and transport. A dormitory costs approximately €70 per month for a bed space.
Sources: Admission fees
Are there dormitories and scholarships for students?+
Yes. The "Čajka" dormitory is located next to the Faculty of Education in Komárno; according to the university, about 99% of first-year students get a place.
Motivational and social scholarships, industry scholarships for students of informatics, mathematics and chemistry, as well as Erasmus+, Makovecz and CEEPUS mobility are available.
Sources: Student dormitory
