Quick Summary
Based in Zilina, Slovakia, University of Zilina is a public with roots dating back to 1953. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 7850 students including 9% from outside Slovakia. Known for strengths in Mechanical Engineering, Transport Engineering, Electrical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 62%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Premier institution for transport and communications in Central Europe with high employability in technical sectors.
Subject Strengths
Mechanical EngineeringTransport EngineeringElectrical EngineeringTelecommunications
Founded1953
TypePublic
Total Students7850
Intl Students9%
Faculty Ratio14.2
CampusIntegrated
Campus SizeMedium
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic
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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
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Academics & Research
What you can study
172
Programs
48
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
University Science Park, Research Centre of UNIZA, Center of Excellence for Air Transport
Research Centers
High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate62%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA2.5
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline Β· March 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline Β· November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Submit applications early for transport-specific faculties; international students should verify degree equivalence via the Slovak Ministry of Education.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
β¬3,500/yr
per year Β· EUR
Living Cost
β¬6,800/yr
per year Β· EUR
PG Tuition
β¬4,000/yr
per year Β· EUR
Application Fee
$45
one time Β· USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
β¬10,340/yr
tuition + living + essentials Β· EUR
Scholarships AvailableNational Scholarship Programme, Rector's Scholarship, Erasmus+ Grants
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidMerit-based scholarships and government-sponsored support for PhD students
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 172 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Management | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Civil Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Information and Communication Technologies | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$24,000
Average Salary After Graduation
93%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong industry links with regional automotive and IT companies
Industry Connections
Kia SlovakiaSiemensSlovak Railways (Ε½SR)Scheidt & Bachmann
Notable Alumni
MikulΓ‘Ε‘ Dzurinda, Jozef RΓ‘ΕΎ Jr.
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Indoor athletics hall, swimming pool, climbing wall, football turf
Student Clubs
Board of Dormitories, Gamma Radio, Erasmus Student Network (ESN) UNIZA
Library Resources
University Library with digital access to IEEE, ScienceDirect, and Scopus
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, CEEPUS, IAESTE
Summer Programs
ERASMUS+ Summer Schools in Transport and Logistics