Full-time programmes in Slovak at public universities are free whatever your nationality, while programmes in English cost €500–12,200 a year according to SAIA. Slovakia has 20 public, 3 state and 11 private institutions with more than 5,000 programmes, and a minimum budget is around €350 a month. Learn when to apply, how your school certificate is recognised and how many hours you can work while studying.
Slovakia is one of the cheaper countries to study in. According to the Study in Europe portal, the minimum budget is around €350 a month, and a comfortable one €500–700. Together with tuition for a programme in English, your annual budget can reach €7,000–15,000.
You can choose between student residences (študentské domovy) and private accommodation. Ask your university about a room in a residence as soon as you are admitted – it is usually the cheapest option. Student canteens (jedáleň) are also a cheap way to eat. Remember that on programmes in English you pay tuition on top of your living costs.
Sources: European Commission – Study in Europe (education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe), Eurostat, official national study and residence portals and authorities, Eurodesk, enic-naric.net, studentnews.eu. As of September 2026.
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