Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
September - February, February - June
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
4 students per academic year.
Housing
Students can apply for on- and off-campus housing. For more information about student housing, see here.
Cost of living
Students will need approximately 550-800 euros per month to cover living expenses.
Admission requirements
Students must have completed one year of university level studies, equivalent to 60 ECTS.
Language requirements
English B1, and for some programs English B2
Exchange students from non-EU/EEA countries must apply for a visa/study permit before entering the country of destination. Generally, students must be able to satisfy the financial documentation in order to be issued visa. For more information, go to: Long-Stay Visa - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Slovak Republic
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay. For more information, go to: Medical Insurance - MZV
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice
The Pavol Jozef Šafárik University was established in 1959 as the second classical university in Slovakia. The current structure includes 5 faculties – Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Public Administration and Faculty of Arts.