Public Higher Education Institutions

Short description

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ) proudly upholds the tradition and legacy of Universitas Cassoviensis founded in 1657 and confirmed by the Imperial Golden Bull of 1660. Today, it represents a significant Slovak educational institution with a strong international environment playing a crucial role in the regional ecosystem. UPJŠ offers a wide range of study options, including over 250 accredited bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes, some of which are available in English, German, and French, along with several double degree programmes in collaboration with international partner universities. The development of these programmes adheres to the standards of the internal quality system for higher education.

List of faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Science

Faculty of Law

Faculty of Public Administration

Faculty of Arts

Scientific research/artistic projects

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ) is a hub for international scientific research, fostering global cooperations to advance knowledge and develop innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. UPJŠ actively participates in prestigious grant schemes, including Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, CERV, and Erasmus+. Specifically, within Horizon Europe, the university is involved in five projects: coordinating MHz-TOMOSCOPY (3D ultrafast X-ray microscopy) and partnering in eCREAM (emergency care data), SAV (hearing technology), and AI-BOOST (AI talent competitions). UPJŠ leads three research projects under Horizon 2020: EU-RESPONSE (pandemic treatment and preparedness), IMMERSE (digital mental health care), and RIVER-EU (vaccination equity). Furthermore, UPJŠ is implementing four projects through Digital Europe, focusing on EDIH CASSOVIUM (digital innovation), CIH HealthHUB (healthcare technology), SOCCER (cybersecurity), and EURIDICE (digital education). These initiatives demonstrate UPJŠ dedication to scientific innovation and impactful societal contributions.

International relations

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ) is

the holder of the HR Excellence in Research Award and carries out its international activities within its memberships in Magna Charta Universitatum Observatory, the European University Association, L’Institut Universitaire Franco-Slovaque, the American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia, the British Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic, Košice IT Valley, the Slovak Academic Association for International Cooperation, Batteries European Partnership Association, EIT Digital, Scholars at Risk, and EURAXESS. UPJŠ is an associate member of the European University Alliance AURORA (https://aurora-universities.eu/). ERASMUS+, CEEPUS, the International Visegrad Fund, and the SAIA National Scholarship Programme implement the UPJŠ international student and staff mobilities. UPJŠ offers its students and international students the opportunity to study in a double degree scheme in cooperation with 13 partner universities in 10 study programmes. International students (25%) from more than 70 countries around the world study at UPJŠ in English.

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice

Rector

prof. MUDr. Daniel Pella, PhD.

Šrobárova 2, 041 80 Košice, Slovakia, Slovak Republic

Rector´s office

+421 55 234 11 32

rektor@upjs.sk

https://www.upjs.sk/en/

Number of students in 2024/25: 7,723

Number of scientific degree lecturers in 2024/25: 635

Established in 1959

Title

Title

Foreword

Foreword

About the Slovak Rectors‘ Conference

About the Slovak Rectors‘ Conference

Higher education system in the Slovak Republic

Higher education system in the Slovak Republic

Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica

Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica

Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava

Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava

Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava

Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava

Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín

Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín

Catholic University in Ružomberok

Catholic University in Ružomberok

Comenius University Bratislava

Comenius University Bratislava

Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra

J. Selye University

J. Selye University

Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica

Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice

Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

Technical University in Zvolen

Technical University in Zvolen

Technical University of Košice

Technical University of Košice

Trnava University

Trnava University

Bratislava University of Economics and Business

Bratislava University of Economics and Business

University of Prešov

University of Prešov

University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

University of Žilina

University of Žilina

Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava

Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava

Armed Forces Academy of General M. R. Štefánik

Armed Forces Academy of General M. R. Štefánik

Slovak Medical University in Bratislava

Slovak Medical University in Bratislava

Bratislava International School of Liberal Arts

Bratislava International School of Liberal Arts

Bratislava University of Economics and Management

Bratislava University of Economics and Management

Danubius University

Danubius University

DTI University

DTI University

Ján Albrecht Music and Art Academy Banská Štiavnica

Ján Albrecht Music and Art Academy Banská Štiavnica

Рan-European University

Рan-European University

School of Management

School of Management

University of Security Management in Košice

University of Security Management in Košice

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