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Public Higher Education Institutions

Short description

The University of Prešov (PU) is one of the leading educational and scientific institutions in Slovakia. With eight faculties and a wide range of programmes in the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, it offers quality education in many scientific fields: pedagogical sciences, humanities, social and behavioural sciences, mass media communication, economics and management, physical sciences, natural sciences, non-medical health sciences, and environmental sciences. The university cooperates with many foreign partners and has modern laboratories, sports venues and cultural facilities. With an emphasis on innovation, practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, it prepares students for successful careers in a dynamic world.

List of faculties

Faculty of Arts

Greek-Catholic Theological Faculty

Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences

Faculty of Management and Business

Faculty of Education

Faculty of Orthodox Theology

Faculty of Sports

Faculty of Health Care

Scientific research/artistic projects

The University of Prešov (PU) is engaged in research across a broad range of disciplines, encompassing the natural and technical sciences, as well as the social sciences and the arts. It is currently involved in the HORIZON 2020 – European Microkelvin Platform MICROKELVIN project, in collaboration with other European institutions. PU is developing the UNIPOLAB research centre, which is focused on interdisciplinary research in natural and environmental sciences. PU is actively involved in international networks such as COST, CEEPUS, ERASMUS+, Visegrad Fund and annually implements dozens of projects supported by grant agencies VEGA, KEGA and APVV. A number of research projects have been evaluated as excellent, while the university systematically develops interdisciplinary links with an emphasis on societal impact. In the field of arts, the university’s pride is the festival Akademický Prešov, which has a tradition of more than 50 years and 12 artistic ensembles that represent the university at home and abroad.

University of Prešov

Rector

Dr. h. c. prof. PhDr. Peter Kónya, PhD.

Ul. 17. novembra 15, 080 01 Prešov, Slovak Republic

+421 51 756 31 01, +421 51 756 31 58

Number of students in 2024/25: 8,374

Number of scientific degree lecturers in 2024/25: 552

International relations

The University of Prešov (PU) actively develops international cooperation and builds partnerships with universities around the world. In 2023, it had 150 bilateral agreements in 29 countries, and in the framework of Erasmus+ it registered more than 350 digitally signed agreements in 23 countries. Cooperation also takes place through the International Credit Mobility and Strategic Partnerships programmes, thanks to which our students and staff gain valuable experience at universities in the USA, Australia, Chile, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Tunisia, Albania, Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine. PU is a member of several prestigious organizations, such as EUA (www.eua.eu), ACEU (www.aceu-edu.org), EMUNI (www.emuni.si), EAEC (www.eaecnet.com), Three Seas University Network (3SUN, www.3sun.kul.pl) and QHelix (www.wsb.edu.pl). The QHelix consortium, which promotes transformative educational and research initiatives in line with societal needs, has been awarded the Seal of Excellence. PU thus becomes an important player in the international academic space and strengthens its position in international rankings.

Dear students, colleagues and partners,

The University of Prešov is one of the largest universities in Slovakia. We have successfully undergone the process of adjustment of the internal quality system, which allows us to offer education at all three study levels and to create new study programmes. At the same time, we have launched the largest ever investment in modernising our buildings and infrastructure.

Our university boasts a growing international profile, as demonstrated by stable rankings in prestigious rankings and strong partnerships with universities in the Central European region. We have also significantly strengthened support for our students - from expanding psychological services to investing in better dormitories and sports infrastructure.

We invite students from abroad to become part of our diverse academic community. At the University of Prešov, you will find not only a top-notch education, but also an environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Let’s collaborate, innovate and push the boundaries of knowledge.

Dr. h. c. prof. PhDr.

Peter Kónya, PhD.

Rector of the University of Prešov

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