Faculty of Public Administration
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Public Administration is a structural unit of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. This institution is located in eastern Slovakia and specializes in training staff for public and municipal administration. The faculty's activities are focused on international cooperation and adherence to European standards for specialist training.
The educational process is carried out at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral (PhD) levels. Teaching is mainly conducted in Slovak, but there are some courses in English. Key fields of study include public administration, political science, and social work.
To enroll, applicants from Ukraine must go through the process of document **nostrification** (recognition of foreign documents) and confirm their knowledge of the Slovak language. Studies are free if you choose Slovak as the language of instruction. Applications (prihláška) usually last until the end of February–March, and dormitory places (internát) are allocated on a competitive basis.
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 Public Administration offer?+
Faculty of Public Administration (Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach) offers 10 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 Public Administration programs. English-language and part-time programs are usually paid; the application fee is paid separately.
How to apply to Faculty of Public Administration?+
Applications are submitted online through the e-prihláška system of Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach 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.