Public Higher Education Institutions
Short description
The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (UCM) is a modern and dynamic public higher education institution in western Slovakia. The university carries out its mission in the spirit of the cultural legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius, promoting knowledge, education, and creativity while respecting national, humanistic, and democratic values. Since its foundation in 1997, UCM has focused on innovation, internationalization, and academic excellence. It offers accredited study programmes in social sciences, natural sciences, arts, media and communication, and health sciences. The university consists of five faculties and one institute, and provides education at all levels including doctoral studies. UCM promotes interdisciplinary research, practical skills, and cooperation with industry and public institutions. It is known for its activities in European studies, media literacy, biotechnology, and healthcare. The university is actively involved in international projects and supports student and staff mobility through Erasmus+ and global partnerships.
List of faculties
Faculty of Mass Media Communication
Scientific research/artistic projects
The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (UCM) conducts research across a wide range of disciplines. The Faculty of Natural Sciences focuses on biotechnology, molecular biology, and analytical chemistry. The Faculty of Mass Media Communication leads in media studies, marketing, and digital communication. The Faculty of Arts is active in linguistics, intercultural communication, and translation. The Faculty of Social Sciences conducts research in European studies, political science, and public policy. Scientific activities are coordinated through the University Science Park, supporting interdisciplinary research in life sciences, environmental technologies, and applied diagnostics. UCM engages in national and international projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, VEGA, APVV) and emphasizes innovation, practical application, and industry collaboration. Doctoral programmes across
faculties strengthen research capacity and contribute to high-quality academic output.
International relations
The University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (UCM) maintains over 350 cooperation agreements with partner institutions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. UCM actively participates in Erasmus+ KA1 and KA2 programmes, including student and staff mobility, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), capacity building, and strategic partnerships. It is a long-standing member of the Baltic University Programme (BUP), promoting academic collaboration in sustainable development (https://www.balticuniv.uu.se). International research, teaching mobility, and guest lecturers are essential components of academic life. UCM supports English-taught study programmes and is engaged in international conferences and micro-credential development. The university fosters openness to society and internationalization of education as a response to global challenges in higher education.
University of Ss. Cyriland Methodius in Trnava
Námestie Jozefa Herdu 577/2, 917 01 Trnava, Slovak Republic
Rector
prof. Mgr. Katarína Slobodová Nováková, PhD.
Rector´s office
+421 33 556 51 30
Number of students in 2024/25: 5,632
Number of scientific degree lecturers in 2024/25: 302
Established in 1997
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