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Timber and wood structures
Graduate Profile
Graduates of the Wooden Structures program will acquire the knowledge necessary for the design, manufacture, and construction of timber structures, including roof structures, architectural woodwork, and other wood products, using computer-aided design (CAD, BIM) and (CNC machine tools). They will deepen their knowledge of the unique properties of wood and wood-based materials, as well as the technologies for processing them, which are necessary for their application in wooden structures, as well as knowledge of economics and business/operations management, and related marketing strategies.
Graduates of the Timber Structures program possess the following practical abilities and skills:
- They are able to independently and creatively solve tasks related to the technical design and construction of timber structures, as well as prepare documentation for comprehensive structural designs of timber structures and wood products, including individual component designs: structural engineering, thermal engineering, and individual manufacturing processes, as well as the relevant drawing documentation—all using computer technology,
- has a command of the basics of using computer-numerically controlled (CNC) woodworking machines for the production of wooden structures,
- participates in the pre-production preparation of timber structures, carpentry products, and other woodworking products,
- is able to stay abreast of developments in their field both domestically and internationally,
- uses communication skills to contribute effectively to creative teams in the design, implementation, technology, and marketing of timber structures both domestically and internationally.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates of the “Wooden Structures” program will find employment primarily as structural engineers and designers of wooden buildings and products, in pre-production planning, and in project management as construction supervisors. Graduates can find employment ranging from small operations, family-owned businesses, and independent contractors specializing in the construction of wooden structures to large companies dominating the market for this commodity. They can also work as specialists in the trade of wood products, in the management of technological processes and production operations focused on the utilization of wood as a renewable domestic natural resource in the construction industry. This wide range of career opportunities is further expanded by the possibility of working in quality control and testing departments, as well as in expert assessment. Given the focus of the specialized courses, graduates may also pursue independent entrepreneurial activities in the construction and furniture industries, specifically in the areas of commercial and business operations.
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“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 students from Slovakia.
Without entrance examinations
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Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
1. Admissions process for students in the following fields of study: Woodworking, Economics and Management and Security Sciences
Admission of applicants is conducted through a selective admissions process without the applicant’s participation. The evaluation of the selective admissions process is based on the total points from three criteria.
Criterion 1: The results of the bachelor’s program are evaluated as the GPA for the 3rd or 4th year of the bachelor’s program, plus the GPA from the state examination and the defense of the final thesis. The GPA is calculated using the following scale: A=1; B=1.5; C=2; D=2.5; E=3. An applicant may earn a maximum of 100 points.
Criterion 2: Graduates of the same field of study receive a bonus of 10 points.
Criterion 3: Graduates of the Faculty of Wood Technology receive a bonus of 10 points.
Total maximum of 120 points for the three criteria
Graduates of a study program in a related field are required to complete selected core courses in the Wood Science program from the first cycle of study without receiving academic credit.
Date of the admissions selection process: July 1, 2026.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Natália Vdolečková
- Applications must be submitted EXCLUSIVELY electronically at https://is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska/
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); it is not necessary to send them by mail.
You will find all information about the required documents after creating your e-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),
- The online application for admission must be submitted during the application period,
- A separate application for higher education 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,
- A prerequisite for admission to the fields of study Woodworking, Economics and Management, and Security Sciences, Arts is the successful completion of the selective admissions process
- Information about registered applications from applicants will be published on the Technical University’s website, in the UIS university 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 study 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 the applicant enters their birth number and the results are evaluated, 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 points earned during the admissions process until the planned number of students for the given program has been reached.
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21.09.2026 - 30.06.2027
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Standard length of study: 600 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 600 €
E-application form: 35 €
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| Za akademický rok | Počet podaných prihlášok | Počet prijatých uchádzačov | Počet zapísaných uchádzačov |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2024/2025 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
| 2023/2024 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Last update: 24.09.2026 17:27