History
In the course of studies, a graduate of the History Department acquires comprehensive knowledge of the auxiliary historical sciences, the basics of archival science, complete knowledge of national and general history, the basics of art history and the history of public administration. In addition, after completing the pedagogical minimum, the student will acquire the pedagogical competence to teach history in all types of secondary schools, especially in grammar schools.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates can apply in all types of archives in Slovakia, in museums, in galleries as well as in all institutions that have a similar focus in their activities. Graduates are prepared to work in scientific institutes (Institute of History, Institute of Linguistics, Institute of Art, Institute of Ethnography of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Monuments, etc.). History graduates also meet the conditions for admission to various central and educational institutions, editorial offices, documentation centres, etc.
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The basic condition for admission is the completion of a Bachelor's degree programme in History or related fields of study. Admission is also based on profile subjects (Slovak history, general history, archival studies, auxiliary historical sciences, Latin language).
Additional information
The Faculty of Arts at Trnava University in Trnava (hereinafter “TU”) plans, depending on the amount of allocated budgetary funds and the fulfillment of the basic and additional conditions for admission, to admit 40 students to the master’s program in Philosophy for the 2027/2028 academic year
The appropriate application form must be used to apply for the program.
A basic requirement for admission to the master’s program (Mgr. degree) is completion of a bachelor’s degree.
The Faculty of Arts at TU reserves the right to make any necessary changes and updates in order to improve the admissions process, in accordance with Section 69(6) of Act No. 300/2025 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions, as amended.
The admissions process for applicants begins on the day the electronic application, including all required attachments, is submitted.
Fee for the electronic application: 40 EUR (via the MAIS system).
The Faculty of Arts accepts applications for study exclusively in electronic form, together with the required attachments.
Applicants who completed their bachelor’s degree prior to the 2026/2027 academic year must upload a certified copy of their college diploma and a transcript of their grades along with their electronic application.
Applicants who will complete their bachelor’s degree in the 2026/2027 academic year must immediately upload a current certificate of enrollment to the online application and submit the remaining documents by June 21, 2027.
The faculty does not require a medical certificate from the applicant. If necessary, the Faculty may take a disability into account during the admissions exam process; the applicant must attach to the application a confirmation of disability and the recommended format for the exam.
If, after being asked to complete missing parts of the application, an applicant fails to add the required components to the electronic application within the specified deadline, they will be disqualified from the admissions process. The admissions fee will not be refunded. Final verification of compliance with the admission requirements will take place at a meeting of the admissions committee in June 2027, supported by the modular academic information system.
Applicants may submit multiple applications to the faculty. A new electronic application must be submitted for each degree program, and the €40 fee must be paid again.
Applicants who have completed a lower level of study abroad must submit recognized educational documents in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Z. z.
Proof of payment of the €40 admission fee must be uploaded to the online application. The fee is non-refundable if the applicant does not take the entrance exam. The admissions committee determines the minimum score required for admission.
Conditions for international students
Applicants who have completed a lower level of studies abroad shall submit proof of equivalence of studies at secondary schools abroad pursuant to Act No.422/2015 Coll. on the recognition of documents on education and on the recognition of professional qualifications and on the amendment and supplementation of certain acts.
Without entrance examinations
yes
Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
Admissions process based on bachelor’s degree results, taking into account (with bonus points) major-specific courses (Slovak history in full, general history in full, archival science, auxiliary historical sciences, and Latin for 6 semesters). Only applications from graduates of the history program or related fields of study are accepted: history (in combination) and archival science and auxiliary historical sciences.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Iveta Schusterová, PhD.
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, TU
iveta.schusterova@truni.sk
Applicants will be admitted on the basis of their undergraduate results and weighted grade point average.
Form of entrance exam
Selection procedure
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Apply the application for study
01.12.2026 - 28.02.2027
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Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1800 €
E-application form: 40 €
Bank: State Treasury
Recipient Name: Trnava University in Trnava
IBAN: SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228
Variable symbol: generated variable symbol for the applicant’s payment = application number without the letter “R,” generated via the online application
Specific symbol: 10002
Additional information: Last name and first name
Payment details for international transfers: IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 · SWIFT SPSRSKBA
Address:
University of Trnava in Trnava
Faculty of Arts
Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava
ID No. 31825249
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| Za akademický rok | Počet podaných prihlášok | Počet prijatých uchádzačov | Počet zapísaných uchádzačov |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| 2024/2025 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023/2024 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Miroslava Hanáková
Aktualizoval:
Miroslava Hanáková (miroslava.hanakova@truni.sk)
Last update: 09.10.2026 10:49
