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Official name of the Institution
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Technická univerzita vo Zvolene / Technical University in Zvolen
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Erasmus code
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SK ZVOLEN01
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Street address
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T. G. Masaryka 24, 960 53 Zvolen, Slovak Republic
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- MAP: https://www.google.sk/maps/ms?msid=208078293030719257443.0004dbfead93af77e0387&msa=0&ll=48.571269,19.121779&spn=0.006368,0.016512
- APPLICATION
The application process begins when the Technical University in Zvolen receives the nomination e-mails from partner universities.
Coordinators send an e-mail to the Erasmus Institutional Coordinator in which they announce their candidates for the student exchange.
- NOMINATION
Nomination should include:
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Student´s complete name
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Date of birth
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Gender
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E-mail address
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Duration of exchange (winter or summer semester, or full academic year)
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Faculty / choice of a study programme
- FORMS
- provisional Learning Agreement – standard form for Erasmus+
- Transcript of Previous Academic Records
- Photo
- COURSE CATALOGUE: https://is.tuzvo.sk/katalog/?lang=en
- LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Please note that the general language of the Institution is Slovak.
Textbooks, lectures and exams can be provided in English. English level B2 (the CEFR) is required.
Study at the Technical University in Zvolen for international students includes also the Course of the Slovak Language providing students with basic knowledge and skills needed for communication in everyday situations. Apart from the basic knowledge of the Slovak language, students also obtain information on culture and history of the country.
The course is organised by the Institute of Foreign Languages at the Technical University in Zvolen. After finishing, the students receive the certificate of the course completion. It concerns mostly the levels of A1, A2, and B1 by the CEFR.
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DEADLINES FOR APPLICANTS
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30th May – for students wishing to come for a winter semester or a full academic year
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31st December – for students wishing to come for a summer semester
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- ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Winter semester: 22 Septeber 2025 – 19 December 2025
Holiday: 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026
Exam period: 5 January 2026 – 6 February 2026
Summer semester: 9 February 2026 – 8 May 2026
Exam period: 11 May 2026 – 19 Jun 2026
- HOUSING
The Technical University in Zvolen provides accommodation in dormitories where Erasmus+ students live together with other students. All Erasmus students live in the housing facility of BARINY, Študentská 17, 960 01 Zvolen. There are two/three-bed rooms with a bathroom. The kitchen is shared by students living on the same floor.
- CATERING
Meals for students are served in the student canteen of BARINY. The student canteen operates on the basis of the information system which enables automatic ordering and taking meals through a smart card.Catering services are provided:
Monday – Thursday: 7. 00 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
Fridays: 7. 00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
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INSURANCE
The international students are recommended to travel with valid insurance covering the full length of their stay. They should purchase the third party liability insurance, accident insurance, and health insurance. The EU citizens having the European Health Insurance Card are eligible for free health service.
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VISA
Since the Slovak Republic is a full member of the European Union, international students coming from the EU countries do not need visa.
Students from non-EU countries will need a visa for arranging a stay and entry to the Slovak Republic.Information about visa policy in the Slovak Republic can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.
The Migration Information Centre (MIC) provides third country nationals with free counselling and services. The objective of the MIC is to provide migrants with help, counselling and essential information facilitating their integration in the work and social life in Slovakia:
Grading System
| Designation of classification degree | % | Mark | |
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| A | excellent, outstanding performance | 100 – 95 | 1 |
| B | very good, above the average standard | 94 – 85 | 1,5 |
| C | good | 84 – 75 | 2 |
| D | laudable | 74 – 65 | 2,5 |
| E | satisfactory, performance meets the minimum criteria | 64 - 60 | 3 |
| FX | unsatisfactory, fail | less then 60 | 4 |