Design of Furniture and Interior

The master’s program in Furniture and Interior Design broadens and deepens the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired through the bachelor’s program. It develops the graduate’s ability to creatively solve problems in current circumstances and in contexts that extend beyond the field of study. Graduates are able to creatively apply their knowledge and utilize scientific and artistic concepts both in teamwork and as independent creative designers. They acquire knowledge in the field of design that enables them to lead creative teams and take responsibility for comprehensive project solutions. They have the ability to integrate knowledge, manage complexity, and formulate professionally and ethically responsible solutions. They are capable of conceptual and coordinative work and of engaging in international dialogue. They can clearly and unambiguously communicate the results of their creative work to both experts and lay audiences. After completing supplementary teacher training, they can work as instructors of specialized subjects at elementary, secondary, or higher education institutions.

Graduates of the master’s degree program in Furniture and Interior Design are able to:

- independently create and design products and works of art for a wide range of economic, cultural, and social contexts

- use advanced technologies and a variety of materials as appropriate for the program

- stay abreast of developments and advance knowledge in their discipline

- organize one’s own professional development

- apply organizational and managerial skills in teamwork



Prospects of graduates

Graduates can find employment as:

- Interior designer

- Designer of original and one-of-a-kind products

- Visual artist

- Manager in the cultural sector

- Architect, planner, surveyor, designer

- Designer and fashion designer

- Teacher at an art and design school

- Art instructor



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Conditions of admission

Admission of applicants to the Mgr. art. degree program Furniture and Interior Design will take place in the form of a selection process requiring the applicant’s participation. The level and nature of the applicant’s prior studies will be assessed by the evaluation committee based on the submitted or received materials as follows:

a) evaluation of the applicant’s bachelor’s GPA and state examination scores (max. 60 points),

b) evaluation of the applicant’s portfolio and an interview with the applicant (max. 40 points),

Total: max. 100 points

The committee will evaluate the applicant’s individual abilities and aptitude to independently and creatively meet the requirements of further study, as well as their knowledge of and familiarity with design issues, with an emphasis on furniture design.

The admissions committee for the master’s program (consisting of at least 4 members) is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty of Design (DF) upon the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Furniture and Interior Design (KDNI).

Applicants for the Furniture and Interior Design program must submit their portfolio by mail or deliver it in person.

An applicant successfully passes the admissions selection process provided they earn at least 50 points.

Applicants participate in the admissions selection process based on a written invitation,



Additional information

“The Technical University in Zvolen accepts electronic applications submitted through the University Portal; however, we recommend and prefer that applicants submit their applications directly through the TUZVO University Information System (UIS): https://is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska/Submitting directly through the university’s system allows applicants to:

  • a simpler process for filling out the application and submitting the required documents in one place directly within the UIS,
  • immediate access to track the status and results of the admissions process,
  • precise and up-to-date instructions for paying the application fee, with the option to pay directly in UIS.

Thank you.”



Conditions for international students

International students apply for and are admitted to study under the same conditions as applicants from Slovakia.



Coordinator for students with specific needs

Nikola Slašťanová, Eng.

yslastanova@is.tuzvo.sk



General information on the admission exam

The basic requirement for admission to an engineering or master’s program is completion of at least the first level of higher education.

All documents must be uploaded in electronic form to the e-application in the university system (UIS); there is no need to send them by mail.

You will find all information regarding required documents after creating your online application. Please have the following ready:

- a scan of your first-cycle university diploma,

- a scan of your state examination certificate,

- a scan of the diploma supplement (a transcript of the results of the exams taken during the bachelor’s program, including the weighted grade point average for the bachelor’s degree),

- Applicants for the Furniture and Interior Design program must submit their portfolio by mail or deliver it in person.

  • The electronic application for admission must be submitted during the application period,
  • A separate application for university study must be submitted for each study program,
  • International students apply for and are admitted to study under the same conditions as applicants from the Slovak Republic,
  • Admission to the fields of study Woodworking, Economics and Management, and Security Sciences, Arts is the successful completion of the selective admissions process
  • Information on registered applications will be published on the Technical University’s website, in the UIS system under “Admissions Test Results” after entering the applicant’s birth number:

http://is.tuzvo.sk/prijimacky/verejne_vysledky.pl,

  • The number of admitted students is determined separately for each degree program,
  • the ranking of students admitted to study programs is determined based on the results achieved in the admissions selection process,
  • the results of the admissions selection process will be published on the Technical University’s website, in the UIS university system under “Admissions Exam Results,” after entering the applicant’s birth number and following their evaluation at the following address: http://is.tuzvo.sk/prijimacky/verejne_vysledky.pl or on the faculty’s website https://df.tuzvo.sk/sk/vysledky-prijimacieho-konania,
  • Applicants who complete the admissions process will be admitted to the program in order of their total score achieved in the admissions process until the planned number of students to be admitted for that study program is reached.


Form of entrance exam

Selection process requiring the applicant's in-person participation (Applicants will participate in the selection process based on a written invitation).



  • Apply the application for study

    01.10.2026 - 31.05.2027

  • Performance of the entrance exam

    23.06.2027

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 15
Additions
  • verified copy of the degree for applicant of other universities
  • certified copy of certificate to candidates from other universities
  • photocopy of the Diploma Supplement to candidates from other universities
  • CV
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1250 €
The fee for admission procedure
E-application form: 35 €
Billing information

Account Name: Technical University of Zvolen

Bank: State Treasury

IBAN: SK 19 8180 0000 0070 0027 1101

Variable symbol: number generated by the university’s information system  (identical to the application reference number)

Constant symbol: 0308

SEPA payments and payments from abroad

IBAN account number: SK 1981800000007000271101

BIC-SWIFT code: SPSRSKBA

Bank: State Treasury, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava 15

Variable symbol: a number generated by the university’s information system (identical to the application registration number)

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