Quick Summary
Situated in Košice, Slovakia, Technical University of Košice is a public established in 1952. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 9200 students including 15% from outside Slovakia. Known for strengths in Engineering - Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems, it maintains an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Highly recognized for technical innovation, strong links to the IT industry, and affordable cost of living in Central Europe.
Subject Strengths
Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMechanical EngineeringComputer Science and Information Systems
Founded1952
TypePublic
Total Students9200
Intl Students15%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus Size45 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationSlovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1201-1500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
Not Available
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited
Online Programs
University Science Park TECHNICOM, Center of Hydrogen Technologies
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Slovak Accreditation Agency for Higher Education
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate65%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on strong mathematics and physics grades; international students should apply early for visa processing.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€5,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€6,600/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€6,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$45
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,640/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidNational Scholarship Program of the Slovak Republic
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor, Master, Doctoral programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics and Management | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong partnerships with companies in the Košice IT Valley
Industry Connections
U.S. Steel KošiceT-SystemsDeutsche Telekom IT Solutions
Notable Alumni
Rudolf Schuster, Andrej Babiš (attended predecessors/related links)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University sports hall, swimming pools, fitness centers, tennis courts
Student Clubs
Student Council, Erasmus Student Network, Board of European Students of Technology (BEST)
Library Resources
University Library of TUKE with extensive digital repositories
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS
Summer Programs
Slovak Language Summer School, International Summer School of Innovation