MATEJ BEL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ARTS

Tajovského 40, 974 01 Banská Bystrica

 048/446 7111                                                                             http://www.ff.umb.sk/en

 

 

Admissions office contacts:

barbora.podobova@umb.sk             +421 48 446 7410

ivanna.feketa@umb.sk                     +421 48 446 7426

erika.paulenkova@umb.sk               +421 48 446 7425

 

Application deadlines:

First round:

by 28 February 2024              – for the following bachelor’s degree programme,

   which includes aptitude tests: Teaching of English Language

   and Literature and Teaching of Physical Education

by 31 March 2024                  – for bachelor’s degree programmes

by 30 April 2024                    – for master’s degree programmes

by 15 May 2024                     – for doctoral programmes

by 30 September 2024           – for post-master’s rigorosum examinations

 

Second Round:

1–31 May 2024                      ‒ for the following bachelor’s degree programme,

   which includes aptitude tests: Teaching of English Language

   and Literature and Teaching of Physical Education

 

The faculty reserves the right to call for a third round of applications for individual bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

Entrance examination dates:

First round:

15‒26 April 2024                   – practical aptitude test (physical education, bachelor’s)

10‒14 June 2024                    – Scio tests (bachelor’s programmes)

10‒14 June 2024                    – doctoral programmes

Second round:

1‒4 July 2024                         – practical aptitude test (physical education, bachelor’s)

 

 

Open days:  

November 2024

February 2024

The exact dates will be announced on the websites of the faculty and university.

 

Application fees:

€40.00 bachelor's studies/€30.00 via e-application

€30.00 master's studies/€20.00 via e-application

€60.00 doctoral studies/€50.00 via e-application

 

Payable to (also available at www.platby.umb.sk):

1. For payments originating in the EU:

Account holder:         Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica

Bank:                          Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava 15

IBAN:                         SK75 8180 0000 0070 0009 5590

SWIFT/BIC:               SPSRSKBA

Variable symbol:        3031 bachelor's studies

                                   3032 master's studies

                                   3033 doctoral studies

Constant symbol:       0308

Specific symbol:        applicants with Slovak citizenship – birth number

                                   foreign applicants – birthdate in DDMMYY format

Note for beneficiary: Applicant’s full name

 

2. For payments originating in third countries:

Account holder:         Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica

Bank:                          Všeobecná úverová banka, a. s., Mlynské Nivy 1, 829 90 Bratislava

IBAN:                         SK75 8180 0000 0070 0009 5590

SWIFT/BIC:              SUBASKBXXXX

Variable symbol:       3031 bachelor's studies

                                   3032 master's studies

                                   3033 doctoral studies

Constant symbol:       0308

Specific symbol:        applicants of Slovak nationality – birth number

                                   foreign applicants – birthdate in DDMMYY format

Note for beneficiary: Applicant’s full name

 

To allow us to keep a record of paid fees in our information system, we only accept wire transfers.

 

The application fee must be paid via bank transfer, by the applicant or a person they have authorized, no later than the final day of the application deadline. Applications will not be accepted if the application fee is not paid.

 

 

Accredited programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts in the 2024/2025 academic year:

 

Faculty	Programme/combination of programmes	Form of study	Degree earned	Duration of study	Place of study	Planned number of students
Field of study Teacher Training and Education Science
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of French Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of German Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Psychology (**)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	15
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Physical Education (***)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Teaching of Philosophy and Civics and Teaching of Psychology (**)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of French Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of French Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of History and Teaching of Biology (*)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of History and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Teaching of History and Teaching of Geography (*)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	15
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of French Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Russian Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Biology (*)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of French Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Geography (*)	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of German Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
Field of study Historical Sciences
FA	History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	20
Field of study Sociology and Social Anthropology
FA	Sociology and Social Anthropology	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	15
Field of study Philology
FA	Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	50
Translation Programmes
FA	English for Translation in the Commercial Sector	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	German Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	English Language and Culture – French Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	15
FA	English Language and Culture – German Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	English Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	French Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	German Language and Culture – French Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	German Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – English Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – French Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – German Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
Interdisciplinary programmes combining field of study Philology and field of study Philosophy
FA	English Language and Culture – Philosophy	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
Interdisciplinary programmes combining field of study Philology and field of study Historical Sciences
FA	English Language and Culture – History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Slovak Language and Literature – History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	5
Interdisciplinary programmes combining field of study Philosophy and field of study Historical Sciences
FA	Philosophy – History	Day	Bachelor	3	Banská Bystrica	10
Total number of applicants to be accepted for day bachelor’s programmes						435
Field of study Philology
FA	English Language and Culture	External	Bachelor	4	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	German Language and Culture	External	Bachelor	4	Banská Bystrica	10
Total number of applicants to be accepted for external bachelor’s programmes						30
Field of study Teacher Training and Education Science
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of French Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of German Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Psychology (**)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Physical Education (***)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	7
FA	Teaching of Philosophy and Civics and Teaching of Geography (*)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Philosophy and Civics and Teaching of Psychology (**)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of French Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of History and Teaching of Biology (*)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of History and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of History and Teaching of Geography (*)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of French Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of German Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Russian Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Biology (*)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Philosophy and Civics	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	7
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of French Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Geography (*)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	7
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Mathematics (*)	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of German Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature and Teaching of Russian Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
Field of study Philosophy
FA	Philosophical Studies	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica, Ostrava, Katowice	5
Field of study Historical Sciences
FA	History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Central European Historical Studies	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica, Ostrava, Katowice	3
Field of study Sociology and Social Anthropology
FA	Sociology and Social Anthropology	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	10
Field of study Philology
FA	Slovak Language and Literature	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
Translation Programmes
FA	German Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	English Language and Culture – French Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	English Language and Culture – German Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	15
FA	English Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	20
FA	French Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	German Language and Culture – French Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	German Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – English Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – French Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – German Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
FA	Slovak Language and Culture – Russian Language and Culture	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
Interdisciplinary programmes combining field of study Philology and field of study Philosophy
FA	English Language and Culture – Philosophy	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	10
FA	Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
Interdisciplinary programmes combining field of study Philology and field of study Historical Sciences
FA	English Language and Culture – History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	5
FA	Slovak Language and Literature – History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
Interdisciplinary programmes combining field of study Philosophy and field of study Historical Sciences
FA	Philosophy – History	Day	Master	2	Banská Bystrica	3
Total number of applicants to be accepted for day master’s programmes						243
Field of study Philology
FA	English Language and Culture	External	Master	3	Banská Bystrica	10
Total number of applicants to be accepted for external master’s programmes						10
TOTAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS TO BE ACCEPTED						718

 

Notes:

(*) Interfaculty study programmes with the MBU Faculty of Natural Sciences. The admission requirements for the part of the programme provided by the Faculty of Natural Sciences are listed on that faculty’s website.

(**) Interfaculty study programmes with the MBU Faculty of Education. The admission requirements for the part of the programme provided by the Faculty of Education are listed on that faculty’s website.

(***) Interfaculty study programmes with the MBU Faculty of Physical Education, Sports and Health. The specific requirements of the aptitude tests for physical education are listed at the website www.ftvsz.umb.sk.

 

In the event of a small number of applicants to a programme, the faculty reserves the right not to open a given programme and, as circumstances allow, offer applicants enrolment in a related programme.

If the number of accepted applicants in a programme is smaller than the planned number for admission, the faculty reserves the right to waive the entrance examination.

 

Doctoral studies

Faculty	Programme	Form of study	Degree earned	Duration of study	Place of study
Field of study Philosophy
FA	Systematic Philosophy	Day	PhD.	3	Banská Bystrica
FA	Systematic Philosophy	External	PhD.	4	Banská Bystrica
Field of study Philology
FA	Translatology	Day	PhD.	3	Banská Bystrica
FA	Translatology	External	PhD.	4	Banská Bystrica
FA	Slovak Language and Literature	Day	PhD.	3	Banská Bystrica
FA	Slovak Language and Literature	External	PhD.	4	Banská Bystrica
FA	General Linguistics	Day	PhD.	3	Banská Bystrica
FA	General Linguistics	External	PhD.	4	Banská Bystrica
Field of study Historical Sciences
FA	Slovak history	Day	PhD.	3	Banská Bystrica
FA	Slovak history	External	PhD.	4	Banská Bystrica

 

ADMISSIONS

 

General information on the admissions process (bachelor’s and master's degree programmes)

 

For all applicants, the admissions process begins by submitting an electronic or printed application. Applicants may apply for multiple programmes, but they must submit a separate application for each programme they apply to. There is no limit on the number of submitted applications.

If applicants apply via electronic application, they are also obliged to send a printed application to the faculty. The printed application must be filled in, personally signed and include all required enclosures. An electronic application without a printed counterpart received by the admissions office is invalid.

 

The application must include:

-                  the applicant’s CV

-                  a notarized copy of the applicant’s secondary-school-leaving examination certificate (applies to applicants for bachelor's programmes who have completed secondary school)

-                  a notarized copy of the applicant’s bachelor’s-level state examination diploma (applies to applicants for master's programmes who have completed their bachelor’s studies)

-                  a copy of the applicant’s bachelor’s diploma supplement or, if they have not yet completed their bachelor’s studies, the transcript of records from their bachelor’s studies (this applies to master’s-programme applicants from other universities)

-                  a copy of the proof of payment for the application fee (paid via bank transfer)

a certificate of fitness from a doctor (applies to programme: Teaching of English Language and Literature and Teaching of Physical Education)

-                  a certificate of proficiency in Slovak as a foreign/second language at the required level (at least B2 or C1 depending on the study programme criteria) issued by a language school included in the network of schools and educational institutions of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic (registered public language schools and private language schools) – required for foreign applicants to bachelor’s programmes (except for applicants to the programme Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students) and foreign applicants to master’s programmes who studied in a language other than Slovak at the bachelor’s level

-                  specifically required enclosures for the programmes Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students

 

Applicants for bachelor's programmes who are taking their secondary-school-leaving examination in the same year as they are applying and are applying for a programme with no entrance examination must deliver a notarized copy of their secondary-school-leaving examination certificate to the faculty’s admissions office by 13 June 2024.

Applicants for bachelor’s studies who have been granted asylum, subsidiary protection or temporary protection may demonstrate their attainment of full secondary education or full secondary vocational education by providing a declaration on their honour with the requested information. The declaration of honour and official document confirming the granting of asylum, subsidiary protection or temporary protection must be delivered by hand or via post to the faculty’s admissions office by 13 June 2024. If an applicant demonstrates their attained education with a declaration of honour, they must also complete a general academic prerequisite test administered by the company Scio. The applicant does not need to provide evidence of the results of the general academic prerequisite test, but when filling out the application form for the test at https://www.scio.sk/, they must give consent to the provision of the test results to the faculty. The applicant must also fulfil the admission requirements of the particular study programme they choose.

Applicants for master's programmes must deliver, without written notice from the faculty, a notarized copy of their diploma and bachelor's degree state examination certificate to the faculty’s admissions office by 15 July 2024 (this applies to applicants from other universities).

Applicants who do not present any evidence of meeting the basic admission requirements by the given deadline will be accepted conditionally. Applicants are obliged to present a notarized copy of a secondary-school-leaving examination certificate (applicants for bachelor’s programmes)/a notarized copy of a diploma and bachelor’s-degree state-examination certificate(this applies to master’s-programme applicants from other universities) by the day of enrolment at the very latest; otherwise they cannot begin their studies.

Applicants who have completed a previous level of education abroad are obliged to prove the recognition of any education certificate obtained outside the Slovak Republic. The admitted applicant is obliged to present proof of recognition for their education certificate no later than the day of enrolment.

 

Basic admission requirements for bachelor’s studies:

‒      completed secondary-school education or secondary vocational education with a school-leaving certificate

‒      meeting the requirements of the admission proceedings

 

Basic admission requirements for master’s studies:

‒      a university degree at the bachelor’s or master’s level

‒      meeting the requirements of the admission proceedings

 

Basic admission requirements for foreign applicants to bachelor’s and master’s programmes:

‒      successful passing of the entrance examination

‒      confirmation of acceptance of the applicant’s certificate of education completed abroad at the required level of education (with the exception of certificates from the Czech Republic, for which a confirmation is not needed)

 

Admission requirements for bachelor’s studies

 

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes in the Field of Study Teacher Training and Education Science:

 

Teaching of English Language and Literature

English language proficiency at the B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for studying Teaching of English Language and Literature in every programme combination. Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their achieved percentile on the test until the planned number of accepted applicants for the given combination has been reached.

 

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):

• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate in Advanced English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate of Proficiency in English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English – score A
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System – minimum level 6.5
• secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language
  –    level C1 – final result excellent, very good
  –    level B2 – external portion minimum 85% mark + oral portion result “excellent”

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

Teaching of French Language and Literature

No entrance examination. French language proficiency at the A2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for studying Teaching of French Language and Literature in every programme combination.

Applicants must demonstrate their level of French language proficiency by presenting at least one of the following documents:

• an internationally recognized DELF or DALF French language diploma
• secondary-school-leaving examination in the French language – level B1
• a certificate of completion from a French bilingual section of a gymnasium
• a French language proficiency certificate from a public or private language school in Slovakia or from a foreign institution that is authorized to issue French language proficiency certificates

 

Teaching of Philosophy and Civics

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on (I) their average final-year school-report results and (II) their average marks from Civics (or an equivalent course), with (I) constituting a maximum of 60 points and (II) constituting a maximum of 40 points out of 100. The final order of applicants will be determined after points are calculated for the admission proceedings of each sub-programme in the combination programme.

 

Teaching of History

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

Teaching of German Language and Literature

German language proficiency at the B1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for studying Teaching of German Language and Literature in every programme combination.

Applicants will be accepted on the basis of their scores on a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):

• Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom 
• TestDaF  
• Goethe-Zertifikat, level B1 or higher 
• ÖSD, level B1 or higher
• German language diploma DSD I PRO, level B1 or higher
• secondary-school-leaving examination on the German language, level B1 or higher
• a certificate of completion of secondary-school studies from a German bilingual section of a gymnasium

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

Teaching of Russian Language and Literature Russian language proficiency at the A2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for studying Teaching of Russian Language and Literature in every programme combination.

The required level of Russian language proficiency shall be demonstrated with documents (school reports) showing the applicant’s marks from their secondary-school Russian language course. For foreign applicants proficient in Russian at the A2 level or higher, this requirement may be waived in properly justified cases if substituted by documentation (school reports) showing the applicant’s marks from secondary-school studies of a foreign language.

 

If the number of applicants exceeds the planned enrolment for the programme, the faculty reserves the right to select applicants according to their averaged results from the secondary-school-leaving examination and their average marks from their secondary-school Russian language course or, in the case of applicants from countries where the Russian language cannot be studied in secondary school, their average marks from their secondary-school studies of a foreign language.

 

Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

Non-Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Programmes:

 

History

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

English Language and Culture – Philosophy

Applicants to this programme must be proficient in the English language at the B2 level or higher and in Slovak at the C1 level or higher.

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their achieved percentile on the test.

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):

• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate in Advanced English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate of Proficiency in English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English – score A
• external portion of the secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language at the B2 level, minimum 85% mark + internal oral portion result “excellent”
• external portion of the secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language at the C1 level

 

English Language and Culture – History

Applicants must be proficient in the English language at the B2 level or higher and in Slovak at the C1 level or higher.

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their achieved percentile on the test.

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):

• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate in Advanced English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate of Proficiency in English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English – score A
• external portion of the secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language at the B2 level, minimum 85% mark + internal oral portion result “excellent”
• external portion of the secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language at the C1 level

 

Philosophy – History

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on (I) their average final-year school-report results, (II) their average marks from Civics (or an equivalent course), and (III) their average marks from History (or an equivalent course), with (I) constituting a maximum of 50 points, (II) constituting a maximum of 25 points and (III) constituting a maximum of 25 points out of 100.

 

Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their Scio test scores. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

 

Slovak Language and Literature – History

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

 

Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students

This programme is only open to foreign applicants. As these applicants have completed their secondary education outside of Slovakia, they must present documentation of recognition of their secondary education completion certificate. Applications for this programme must include a letter of motivation in English no longer than one standard page. The motivation letter must contain:

 

1. basic information about the applicant’s previous studies and interests, as well as the reasons why they are interested in studying in this programme and in studying in Slovakia
2. previous academic achievements (include photocopies of the relevant documents, e.g. certificates, awards from competitions, etc.)
3. why the applicant is an eligible candidate for this programme
4. future plans (after graduation) and how these plans relate to the study of Slovak

 

Motivation letters will be evaluated based on the following criteria: originality, form, content, originality of content and style, and creativity. If the applicant does not provide a letter of motivation by the application deadline, their application will be considered invalid and will be returned to them. The admissions committee decides the order in which applicants are admitted based on an anonymous evaluation of their letters of motivation.

 

Sociology and Social Anthropology

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their achieved percentile on the test.

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

 

Bachelor’s Degree Translation Programmes in the Field of Study Philology:

 

English Language and Culture

Admission to this programme requires English language proficiency at the B2 levelor higher and Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their achieved percentile on the test until the planned number of accepted applicants for the given combination has been reached.

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):

• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate in Advanced English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate of Proficiency in English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English – score A
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System – minimum level 6.5
• secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language
  –    level C1 – final result excellent, very good
  –    level B2 – external portion minimum 85% mark + oral portion result “excellent”

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

English for Translation in the Commercial Sector

Admission to this programme requires English language proficiency at the B2 levelor higher and Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted. Applicants will be accepted in the order of their achieved percentile on the test.

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):

• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate in Advanced English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, Certificate of Proficiency in English
• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, First Certificate in English – score A
• IELTS – International English Language Testing System – minimum level 6.5
• secondary-school-leaving examination on the English language
  –    level C1 – final result excellent, very good
  –    level B2 – external portion minimum 85% mark + oral portion result “excellent”

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

French Language and Culture

No entrance examination. French language proficiency at the A2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for bachelor’s translation programmes in French Language and Culture in every programme combination.

Applicants must demonstrate their level of French language proficiency by presenting at least one of the following documents:

• an internationally recognized DELF or DALF French language diploma
• secondary-school-leaving examination in the French language – level B1
• a certificate of completion from a French bilingual section of a gymnasium
• a French language proficiency certificate from a public or private language school in Slovakia or from a foreign institution that is authorized to issue French language proficiency certificates

 

German Language and Culture

German language proficiency at the B1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a requirement for bachelor’s translation programmes in German Language and Culture in every programme combination.

Applicants will be accepted on the basis of their scores on a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam. Results from a previous Scio test no older than three years will also be accepted.

Applicants who present a certificate obtained by completing at least one of the following examinations will earn the maximum score in the admission proceedings (without being required to take the Scio test):   

•   Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom

•   TestDaF 

•   Goethe-Zertifikat, level B1 or higher

•   ÖSD, level B1 or higher

•   German language diploma DSD I PRO, level B1 or higher

•   secondary-school-leaving examination on the German language, level B1 or higher

•   a certificate of completion of secondary-school studies from a German bilingual section of a gymnasium

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to take the entrance exam will be waived.

 

Russian Language and Culture

Russian language proficiency at the A2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for bachelor’s translation programmes in Russian Language and Culture in every programme combination. The required level of Russian language proficiency shall be demonstrated with documents (school reports) showing the applicant’s marks from their secondary-school Russian language course. For foreign applicants proficient in Russian at the A2 level or higher, this requirement may be waived in properly justified cases if substituted by documentation (school reports) showing the applicant’s marks from secondary-school studies of a foreign language.

If the number of applicants exceeds the planned enrolment for the programme, the faculty reserves the right to select applicants according to their averaged results from the secondary-school-leaving examination and their average marks from their secondary-school Russian language course or, in the case of applicants from countries where the Russian language cannot be studied in secondary school, their average marks from their secondary-school studies of a foreign language.

 

Slovak Language and Culture

Applicants must complete a general academic prerequisites test, part of the National Comparative Exams administered by the company Scio, in place of an entrance exam.

As this is a combination study programme, where the second sub-programme may have a different method of selecting applicants, the overall order of acceptance will be determined by combining the points from each sub-programme’s admission proceedings. The sum total will be used to determine the order in which applicants are accepted.

 

 

Admission requirements for master’s degree study

 

Master’s Degree Programmes in the Field of Study Teacher Training and Education Science:

 

Teaching of English Language and Literature

Admission to this programme requires English language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Teacher Training and Education Science.

 

Teaching of French Language and Literature

French language proficiency at the B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a prerequisite for this programme.

If the applicant has not completed their bachelor’s studies in the programme Teaching of French Language and Literature, they may demonstrate their French language proficiency (at least B2 according to the CEFR) by presenting at least one of the following documents:

•     an internationally recognized DELF or DALF French language diploma

•     a French language proficiency certificate from a public or private language school in Slovakia or from a foreign institution that is authorized to issue French language proficiency certificates

•     native language – French

 

Teaching of Philosophy and Civics

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Teacher Training and Education Science.

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the applicant’s chosen sub-programmes.

 

Teaching of History

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Teacher Training and Education Science and in the study programme Teaching of History (combination study).

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the applicant’s chosen sub-programmes.

 

Teaching of German Language and Literature

Applicants must have completed their bachelor’s studies in the field of study Teacher Training and Education Science and in the study programme German Language and Literature (combination study) or in a related field.

If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity of the study programme, applicants will be accepted in an order based on their marks from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Teaching of Russian Language and Literature

Russian language proficiency at the B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for studying Russian Language and Literature at the master’s level. Foreign applicants who have completed their bachelor’s studies abroad are also required to have Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The applicant shall demonstrate their fulfilment of these criteria by providing a certificate of completion of their bachelor’s studies in a study programme or combination of programmes in the field of study Teacher Training and Education Science (known as Teaching of Academic Subjects until 1 Sept 2019).

If the number of applicants exceeds the study programme’s planned number of students, the faculty reserves the right to select applicants based on their marks from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Teacher Training and Education Science. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the applicant’s chosen sub-programmes.

 

Master’s programmes in the Field of Study Philology:

 

English Language and Culture

Applicants must have completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology. This programme also requires English and Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies.

 

French Language and Culture

This programme requires French language proficiency at the B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

If the applicant has not completed their bachelor’s studies in the programme French Language and Culture, they may demonstrate their French language proficiency (at least B2 according to the CEFR) by presenting at least one of the following documents:

•   an internationally recognized DELF or DALF French language diploma

•   a French language proficiency certificate from a public or private language school in Slovakia or from a foreign institution that is authorized to issue language proficiency certificates

•   native language – French

 

German Language and Culture

Applicants to the study programme German Language and Culture must have successfully completed bachelor’s studies in the programme German Language and Culture, in a related study programme in the field of study Philology, or in a related field of study or combination of fields of study. Applicants must also have German language proficiency at the B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity of the study programme, applicants will be accepted in an order based on their marks from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Russian Language and Culture

Russian language proficiency at the B2 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a prerequisite for studying Russian Language and Culture. Foreign applicants who have completed their bachelor’s studies abroad are also required to possess Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The applicant shall demonstrate fulfilment of these criteria with documentation of their completion of bachelor’s studies in a programme or combination of programmes in the field of study Philology or a combination of fields of study including Philology.

If the number of applicants exceeds the study programme’s planned number of accepted students, the faculty reserves the right to select applicants based on their marks from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Slovak Language and Culture

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology or a related field of study (Teacher Training and Education Science), particularly the study programmes Slovak Language and Culture in combination with a foreign language, Slovak Language and Literature in combination with a foreign language, the single-field programme Slovak Language and Literature or other similarly oriented programmes.

Applicants will be selected based on their academic results from their bachelor’s studies.

As this is a combination study programme, where the second sub-programme may have a different method of selecting applicants, the overall order of acceptance will be determined by combining the points from each sub-programme’s admission proceedings. The sum total will be used to determine the order in which applicants are accepted.

 

Non-Teaching Master’s Degree Programmes:

 

English Language and Culture – Philosophy

Applicants must have completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology. This programme also requires English and Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This requirement also applies to foreign applicants.

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the sub-programmes.

 

English Language and Culture – History

Applicants must have completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology and the field of study Historical Sciences or a related field. This programme also requires English and Slovak language proficiency at the C1 level or higher according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This requirement also applies to foreign applicants.

Applicants will be selected based on their academic results from their bachelor’s studies, in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the sub-programmes.

 

Philosophy – History

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the sub-programmes.

 

History

Applicants must have completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Historical Sciences or a related field. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Slovak Language and Literature

The main prerequisite for this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology or Teacher Training and Education Science and in at least one of the following programmes: Slovak Language and Literature (single-field programme), Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy (inter-field programme), Slovak Language and Literature – History, Slovak Language and Literature in combination with a foreign language, or Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature (in combination). Applicants will be selected based on their academic results from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology or Teacher Training and Education Science and in at least one of the following programmes: Slovak Language and Literature (single-field programme), Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy (inter-field programme), Slovak Language and Literature – History, Slovak Language and Literature/Culture in combination with a foreign language, or Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature (in combination).

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the sub-programmes.

 

Slovak Language and Literature – History

The main prerequisite for this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Philology or Teacher Training and Education Science and in at least one of the following programmes: Slovak Language and Literature (single-field programme), Slovak Language and Literature – Philosophy (inter-field programme), Slovak Language and Literature – History, Slovak Language and Literature in combination with a foreign language, or Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature (in combination).

Applicants will be selected based on their academic results from their bachelor’s studies. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies. The final acceptance order will be determined by the sum total of points earned for each of the sub-programmes.

 

Sociology and Social Anthropology

The main prerequisite for this programme is completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Sociology and Social Anthropology or in at least one of the following fields of study: Psychology, Social Work, History, Philosophy, Political Science. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on (I) their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies and (II) a personal interview. Applicants can earn a maximum of 50% for (I) and 50% for (II) out of their total evaluation (max. 100%).

If the number of applicants does not exceed the planned number of accepted students, the requirement to participate in a personal interview will be waived.

 

Joint Study Programmes

 

Philosophy Studies

The basic requirement of admission to this programme is completed bachelor’s studies.  

Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies.

 

Central European Historical Studies

Applicants must have completed bachelor’s studies in the field of study Historical Sciences or a related field. Applicants will be accepted in an order based on their weighted average mark from their bachelor’s studies.

 

 

Admission requirements for doctoral studies

 

According to Section 56 (3) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education (the Higher Education Act), completion of a master’s degree programme, or a programme combining bachelor’s and master’s studies in accordance with Section 53 (3) of the Higher Education Act, is a basic requirement for admission to a doctoral programme. Further admission requirements are specified individually for every programme in accordance with Section 57 (1) of the Higher Education Act (see www.ff.umb.sk/en – Admission and study – Postgraduate degree).

 

Applicants must register for one of the doctoral dissertation topics listed under individual programmes.

 

The entrance examination takes place before the committee appointed by the Dean of the MBU Faculty of Arts. During the entrance examination, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to engage in independent creative activity in the specific field of study and in relation to the doctoral dissertation topic they wish to register for.

 

 

Requirements for post-master's rigorosum examinations

 

Master’s degree holders may take a post-master’s “rigorosum” examination, which includes a dissertation defence in the field of their university studies. To successfully complete the rigorosum exam and dissertation defence, the candidate must demonstrate, by means of an original work of scholarship, a deep understanding of and broad grounding in their field of study, an ability to independently assimilate new findings from research and practice, and an ability to put their acquired knowledge into practice in a creative manner.

 

Post-master’s “rigorosum” examinations are available in accredited master’s degree programmes in the following fields of study:

 

Teacher Training and Education Sciencein the programmes:

• Teaching of English Language and Literature
• Teaching of History
• Teaching of Philosophy and Civics
• Teaching of French Language and Literature
• Teaching of German Language and Literature
• Teaching of Russian Language and Literature
• Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature

 

 

Philosophy in the programmes:

• Philosophy

Historical Sciencesin the programme:

• History

Philologyin the programmes:

• English Language and Culture
• French Language and Culture
• German Language and Culture
• Russian Language and Culture
• Slovak Language and Culture
• Slovak Language and Literature

 

Upon successful completion of both their rigorosum dissertation defence and the oral examination, the candidate will receive:

a)     the academic title “doctor of pedagogy” (abbreviated as “PaedDr.”) in a programme from the field of study: Teacher Training and Education Science,

or

b)     the academic title “doctor of philosophy” (abbreviated as “PhDr.”) in a programme from one of the following fields of study: Philology, Philosophy and Historical Sciences.

 

ACCOMMODATION AND MEAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS

 

For accommodation, university residence halls are available to students of the Faculty of Arts of Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica. Meals are offered by student canteens.

 

 

OUR GRADUATES ON THE LABOUR MARKET

 

Graduates of bachelor’s-level teaching programmes are primarily prepared to successfully continue their studies in a corresponding or related master’s programme.

Graduates of master’s-level teaching programmes are qualified to teach at the second level of primary school and at all types of secondary schools and eight-year grammar schools, as well as language and art schools. Their theoretical knowledge can also be utilised in social, cultural, public-awareness and physical-education institutions as well as on editorial boards, in advertising companies, in research institutions and in the commercial sector.

Students of bachelor’s-level non-teaching programmes can work in the state, public or private sector as experts in the area of their programme of study or continue their studies in a corresponding or related master’s programme.

Graduates of master’s-level non-teaching programmes are prepared to work in management positions in spheres such as social institutions, diplomacy, foreign trade, tourism, culture, educational institutions and EU institutions.

The Faculty of Arts of Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica has one of the highest employment rates for graduates in humanities and philosophy among Slovak university faculties.

 

 

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

 

Pursuant to Section 100 of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and the Amendment of Certain Laws, Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica is a universally accessible academic environment with corresponding admission requirements for applicants and students with special needs, but with equally high expectations of their academic performance. In accordance with the above-mentioned law, special-needs students are considered to be those with:

a)     a sensory or physical disability, or multiple disabilities

b)     a chronic illness

c)     impaired health

d)     a mental illness

e)     autism or another pervasive developmental disorder

f)      a learning disability

 

Before applying for university study, applicants with special needs should:

1. Consider whether they meet the demands of university study in terms of:

a)     knowledge

b)     technological and personal preparedness and motivation

c)     the demands of the content, extent and form of study chosen

d)     the requirements stated by the faculty

e)     limitations resulting from a disability

1. Contact the faculty coordinator for students with special needs.
2. Submit a report from an expert, e.g. doctor, psychologist, speech therapist, school psychology, school speech therapist or special-needs educator (more information can be found in the Student Handbook for Students with Special Needs at Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica).
3. Fill out the Application for prospective students with special needs on the alteration of the form and manner of the admission examination with the appropriate professional documentation demonstrating the applicant’s specific needs (if the admission proceedings include an examination).

 

The final decision to enrol in the chosen programme is made by the applicant. By making this decision, the applicant assumes responsibility for the potential risk that they may not be able to continue in their studies.

 

 

 

COORDINATOR FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

 

Mgr. Jana Daubnerová, PhD. (office T030)

 +421 48 446 7558, e-mail: jana.daubnerova@umb.sk