Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
About the University
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra is a state higher education institution, founded in 1959 as a pedagogical institute. Located in the city of Nitra, Nitra Region; as of 2024/2025, it educated 7,420 students, and in 2025/2026, more than 8,000 are expected.
Education is provided in five faculties in the fields of: pedagogy, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, IT, and medicine. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees; there are programs in English (for example, English Language Studies) and a unique Hungarian-language faculty for national minorities. Full-time study in Slovak is free.
The application fee is €25. Deadlines: Bachelor's programs – by March 31, 2026 (1st round), Master's programs – by April 30, 2026, PhD programs – by May 31, 2026. Dormitories were fully reconstructed in 2025, accommodation costs ~€90 per month for a 3-bed room.
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Admission and Deadlines
Updated 21 July 2026Applications are submitted via ePrihláška, on portalvs.sk or the faculty website. The admission method depends on the program: some accept based on the high school diploma average without exams, medical and creative faculties conduct entrance or talent exams. The application fee is usually €15–€60 depending on the university.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the University
What is the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra known for?+
UKF grew from the Pedagogical Institute (1959) and remains one of the leading centers for training teachers, psychologists, and social workers in Slovakia. It is the sixth-largest university in the country (in 2025/2026 — over 8,000 students) with 5 faculties: Pedagogy, Philosophy, Natural Sciences and Informatics, Social Sciences and Health Care, Central European Studies.
Sources: UKF on Wikipedia
How many students and how many foreigners?+
In 2024/2025, 7,420 students studied at UKF, including 1,031 foreign full-time students. In 2025/2026, the total number exceeded 8,000. The university actively supports foreign students through the Buddy system, the Department of International Relations, and scholarship programs (SAIA, DAAD, Visegrad Fund).
Sources: UKF — Opening 2025/2026
How much does a dormitory cost in Nitra (UKF)?+
UKF has three student dormitories (Zobor, Brezový háj, Nitra), which underwent comprehensive reconstruction in 2025. Accommodation costs about €90 per month for a place in a 3-bed room; there is a kitchen on each floor, and rooms have their own bathroom and refrigerator.
Sources: UKF Student Home
When to submit documents and how much does the application cost?+
For 2026/2027: Bachelor's programs — 1st round by March 31, 2026, Master's programs — by April 30, 2026, 2nd round for both — by August 9, 2026; Doctoral programs — by May 31, 2026. The fee is €25 for an electronic application and €30 for a paper application. Submission is via e-prihláška (AiS2).
Is there study in English?+
Yes. The Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Education offer programs in English Philology, English Language and Culture, and English Language Studies (Bc./Mgr.). Full-time study in Slovak at a state university is free for all students, especially those from Ukraine.
Sources: UKF Programs (EN)
