Faculty of Natural Sciences
About the Faculty
The Faculty of Science is a structural part of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. The faculty has 6 departments that train specialists in fundamental natural sciences.
Education is provided at the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral levels. The main fields are biology, chemistry, geography, ecology, and geology. Some programs are available to study in English.
To apply, applicants must submit a prihláška (application form) by March 31, 2026. The procedure includes paying a fee of 20 euros. Information about tuition fees and the availability of places in the internát (dormitory) needs to be confirmed separately.
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 Natural Sciences offer?+
Faculty of Natural Sciences (Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Šafárika v Košiciach) offers 166 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 Natural Sciences programs. English-language and part-time programs are usually paid; the application fee is paid separately.
How to apply to Faculty of Natural Sciences?+
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.