About the Faculty
The Faculty of Philosophy of Comenius University in Bratislava is one of the key departments of this university in the capital of Slovakia. The institution offers over 20 fields of study, including history, political science, sociology, journalism, and ethnology.
Studies are conducted at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, mainly in Slovak. Programs include the study of East Asian languages, German studies, Romance studies, as well as professional translation and digitalization of historical heritage.
To apply for a bachelor's program, you must submit an application (prihláška) by February 28, 2026. The application fee is 20 euros. Questions about tuition fees and dormitory accommodation (internát) should be clarified directly on the faculty's official website.
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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 is the admission fee and deadline at the Faculty of Arts, Comenius University in 2026?+
The deadline for submitting applications for bachelor's studies is February 28, 2026. The admission fee is €20 if submitted through the e-prihláška (e-application) system, making FiF UK (Faculty of Arts, Comenius University) one of the cheapest faculties for admission in Bratislava.
Important advantage: if you change your mind and cancel your submitted application by April 30, 2026, the €20 fee will be refunded. The form and content of entrance exams are determined by each program separately, and the faculty also accepts results from SCIO tests on general study prerequisites and languages, taken no earlier than 27 months before the deadline.
Sources: Bachelor's studies — Admission FiF UK (Faculty of Arts, Comenius University)Admission — FiF UK (Faculty of Arts, Comenius University)
Can I study Ukrainian, Russian, or East European studies at the Faculty of Arts, Comenius University?+
Yes. The faculty offers the programs "ruské a východoeurópske štúdiá" (Russian and East European Studies) and "ruský jazyk a kultúra (v kombinácii)" (Russian Language and Culture (in combination)), as well as a wide range of Slavic studies — "slovanské štúdiá" (Slavic Studies), covering Eastern European and Slavic space, which is familiar to Ukrainian students. It is one of the largest humanities faculties in Slovakia with over 30 bachelor's degree programs.
Among the strong fields are psychology, journalism, marketing communication, political science, history, archaeology, and many language-cultural combinations (English, German, Romance, Classical, East Asian languages). Applications are submitted by February 28, 2026, the fee is €20. See the admission requirements for specific requirements for each program.
Sources: Bachelor's studies — Admission FiF UK (Faculty of Arts, Comenius University)Faculty of Arts, Comenius University
Is tuition free at the Faculty of Arts of Comenius University (FiF UK) for foreigners and is Slovak language needed?+
Full-time study in Slovak is free for the standard duration of the program, including for citizens of Ukraine — universities admit foreigners on equal terms. Fees only arise for exceeding the standard duration or parallel study of two programs. During admission, only the €20 fee is paid.
Since most programs are taught in Slovak, sufficient language proficiency is required for successful study; for language combinations, knowledge of the respective foreign language is also checked. A recognized document of secondary education is also required for enrollment. The submission deadline is February 28, 2026.
Sources: Bachelor's degree – admission to FiF UKAdmission 2026/2027 – Comenius University