Universities in Slovakia
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Slovakia
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings updated with University of Žilina ranked highest among 7 listed universities in Slovakia.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking updated with Comenius University in Bratislava in position 901.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Webometrics published most recent results of Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities. Includes 21 universities from Slovakia.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Latest URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business) from Urap . 39 universities from Slovakia appear in this ranking.

Rankings of universities in Slovakia 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (184 reviews)
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  • #2 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #771 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #1 
  • #1120 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 14 more rankings of Comenius University in Bratislava and subject specific rankings for 7 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (102 reviews)
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  • #3 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #851 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #2385 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 11 more rankings of Pavol Josef Safarik University

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (137 reviews)
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  • #1 
  • #1001 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #1707 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 9 more rankings of University of Žilina and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects


Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (7 reviews)
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  • #5 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1928 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 8 more rankings of Technical University of Kosice and subject specific rankings for 2 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (87 reviews)
  • #6 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #1001 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #2452 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 9 more rankings of Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava and subject specific rankings for 3 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (132 reviews)
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  • #4 
  • #1201 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #2018 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #6 
  • #501 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 3 more rankings of Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (46 reviews)
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  • #7 
  • #1501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #15 
  • #3697 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #501 
THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education
[Published 19 October, 2021]
Show 4 more rankings of Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

  • #2 
  • #1377 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #1019 
RUR Academic Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
  • #3 
  • #711 
RUR World University Rankings
[Published 25 May, 2023]
Show 2 more rankings of University of Veterinary Medicine in Kosice

#9
Slovakia

Technical University in Zvolen

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • #7 
  • #2387 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #7 
  • #2216 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #8 
  • #2777 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (70 reviews)
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  • #9 
  • #2670 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #9 
  • #2698 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #7 
  • #186 
QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia
[Published 15 December, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Constantine the Philosopher University

#11
Slovakia

University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • #10 
  • #2692 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #3695 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Slovakia

University of Prešov

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (61 reviews)
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  • #12 
  • #3145 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #2785 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #12 
  • #3802 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
Slovakia

University of Trnava

Student satisfaction: 3.6 / 5.0 (8 reviews)
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  • #11 
  • #3128 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #13 
  • #4000 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
Slovakia

Slovak Medical University

  • #14 
  • #3481 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #8 
  • #2564 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #17 
  • #7295 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
Slovakia

University of Economics in Bratislava

Student satisfaction: 4.1 / 5.0 (244 reviews)
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  • #13 
  • #3462 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #10 
  • #3487 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]
  • #5 
  • #1001 
THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
[Published 01 June, 2023]

#16
Slovakia

Alexander Dubcek University, Trencin

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (10 reviews)
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  • #16 
  • #3781 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #11 
  • #2922 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #15 
  • #4256 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#17
Slovakia

Catholic University in Ruzomberok

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (80 reviews)
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  • #14 
  • #4109 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#18
Slovakia

J. Selye University

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (8 reviews)
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  • #18 
  • #8188 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#19
Slovakia

International Business College ISM Slovakia in Prešov

  • #19 
  • #8719 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#20
Slovakia

St. Elizabeth College of Health and Social Work

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • #20 
  • #9285 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#21
Slovakia

Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (10 reviews)
  • #21 
  • #11499 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#22
Slovakia

Security Management College in Košice

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (9 reviews)

#23
Slovakia

Bratislava International School of Liberal Arts

Student satisfaction: 4.8 / 5.0 (6 reviews)

#24
Slovakia

College of Management, City University of Seattle

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (5 reviews)
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#25
Slovakia

Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (23 reviews)

#26
Slovakia

College of Public Administration Economics and Management

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (83 reviews)

#27
Slovakia

Police Academy in Bratislava

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (10 reviews)

#28
Slovakia

Banking Institute University

Student satisfaction: 3.9 / 5.0 (5 reviews)

#29
Slovakia

University of Central Europe in Skalica

Student satisfaction: 2.0 / 5.0 (5 reviews)

#30
Slovakia

Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava


#31
Slovakia

Dubnica Technology Institute in Dubnica nad Váhom


#32
Slovakia

Danubius College


Highest subject rankings of universities in Slovakia

Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#301 
Comenius University in Bratislava
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#401 
University of Žilina
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#451 
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Medicine QS World University Rankings By Subject
#451 
Comenius University in Bratislava
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#501 
Comenius University in Bratislava
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Comenius University in Bratislava
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#791 
Technical University in Zvolen
Chemical Engineering URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#801 
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

Slovakia Key Facts for International Students

21 out of 32 Universities in Slovakia Ranked in at least one ranking

18 Different Rankings list Universities in Slovakia (13 institution and 5 subject rankings)

1 Global Rankings rank Universities in Slovakia Among TOP 200

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Comenius University in Bratislava ranks #1 in Slovakia in our meta ranking composed of 112 university rankings.

Among all universities in Slovakia Comenius University in Bratislava is listed in the largest number of rankings. See all 22 rankings where Comenius University in Bratislava is listed.

Comenius University in Bratislava is ranked best in Slovakia for Natural Sciences (Physics). See all rankings for the Comenius University in Bratislava.

University of Žilina is ranked best in Slovakia for Social Studies & Humanities (Social Sciences). See all rankings for the University of Žilina.

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava is ranked best in Slovakia for Mathematics (Mathematics). See all rankings for the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.

Comenius University in Bratislava is ranked best in Slovakia for Medicine & Health (Medicine). See all rankings for the Comenius University in Bratislava.

Comenius University in Bratislava is ranked best in Slovakia for Education (Education). See all rankings for the Comenius University in Bratislava.

Comenius University in Bratislava is ranked best in Slovakia for Computer Science (Computer Science). See all rankings for the Comenius University in Bratislava.

Technical University in Zvolen is ranked best in Slovakia for Agriculture (Agriculture). See all rankings for the Technical University in Zvolen.

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava is ranked best in Slovakia for Engineering (Chemical Engineering). See all rankings for the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.

Ranking publishers

British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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Criteria used in ranking -QS University Rankings: EECA Emerging Europe & Central Asia:

Academic reputation 30% Employer reputation 20% Faculty/student ratio 10% Papers per faculty 10% International research network 10%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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RUR Ranking Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Criteria used in ranking -RUR World University Rankings:

Teaching: 40%

  • Ratio Faculty/Student: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Faculty/Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • Ratio Doctoral Degrees Awarded/Bachelor Degrees Awarded: 8%
  • World Teaching Reputation: 8%

Research: 40%

  • Citations per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • Doctoral Degrees per Accepted PhD: 8%
  • Normalized Citation Impact: 8%
  • Papers per Academic/Research Staff: 8%
  • World Research Reputation: 8%

International Diversity: 10%

  • International Faculty: 2%
  • International Students: 2%
  • International Co-Authored Papers: 2%
  • Reputation Outside Geographical Region: 2%
  • International Level: 2%

Financial Sustainability: 10%

  • Institutional Income per Faculty: 2%
  • Institutional Income per Student: 2%
  • Papers per Research Income: 2%
  • Research Income per Academic/Research Staff: 2%
  • Research Income per Institutional Income: 2%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Academic Rankings:

Normalized citation impact (Citations of research publications from all university authors compared with world averages) 20% Citation per papers 20% Papers per academic and research staff 20% International research reputation 20% Share of research publications written in international co-authorship 20%

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Criteria used in ranking -RUR Reputation Ranking:

Teaching Reputation 50% Research Reputation 50%

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Emerging Economies University Ranking - Times Higher Education:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 20% International outlook (staff, students, research) 10% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 10%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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