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 Public Administration
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
Number of students in 2024/25: 7,723
Number of scientific degree lecturers in 2024/25: 635
Established in 1959
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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
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