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 of the University of Trnava in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as TU) plans to admit approximately 100 students to the Master's programme in the academic year 2025/2026, depending on the amount of the allocated budget and the fulfilment of the basic and other admission requirements.
The appropriate type of application form must be used for admission.
The basic condition for admission to the Master's degree (Mgr. degree) is the completion of the Bachelor's degree.
The Faculty of Philosophy of TU reserves the right to make changes and updates in the interest of improving the quality of the admission procedure, in accordance with Section 57 (5) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on higher education as amended by later regulations.
Applicants should submit a completed application form to the address of the Faculty's seat: Faculty of Arts, University of Trnava, Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava. Candidates who have completed lower degree studies before the school. 2025/2026, they will send their application form, diploma and diploma from Bc. diploma. Candidates graduating from lower secondary school in 2025 will send their application form together with a current certificate of attendance. Those applicants who are taking the entrance examination will present the officially certified documents (diploma and certificate of the Bachelor's degree) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.
The applicants who are taking the entrance examination will present the officially certified documents (diploma and certificate of the Bachelor's degree) in person at the presentation on the day of the entrance examination.
The admission procedure begins for a candidate on the day of receipt of his/her written application. For this reason, an applicant who submits his/her application electronically is obliged to deliver it in written form duly documented (proof of payment of the admission fee, certified Bachelor's degree,...).
Applicants who will be admitted on the basis of the selection procedure will send officially certified copies of their certificates (for M.Sc. studies of the state bachelor's exams) within two days after successful completion of the state exam.
The faculty does not require confirmation of the applicant's health status. If there is a need to take disability into account in the entrance examination process, the applicant shall attach a certificate of disability and the recommended form of examination to the application form.
Applicants may also submit multiple applications to the College. For each study programme it is necessary to submit a new application and pay the fee of 40,- € again.
Applicants who have completed a lower degree abroad shall submit nostrified documents of education in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 422/2015 Coll. A receipt for the payment of the admission fee (in the amount of 40.- €,) must be pasted on the 3rd page of the application form. In case of non-attendance at the entrance examination, the fee is not refundable. The Admissions Committee decides on the points 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
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Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
The selection procedure is based on the results of the bachelor's study with taking into account (bonus) the profile subjects of the study (Slovak history in full, general history in full, archives, auxiliary historical sciences, Latin language in the scope of 6 semesters). Only applications from graduates of the history field of study or related fields of study: history (combined) and archives and auxiliary historical sciences are accepted.
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
01.12.2025 - 30.04.2026
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- A copy of the proof of payment of the admission fee. (electronic form)
- A certified copy of the bachelor’s degree diploma (applicants completing their university studies in the academic year 2025/2026 shall submit these documents additionally/provisionally by 19 June 2026 (electronic form)
- A certified copy of the State Examination Certificate (applicants completing their university studies in the academic year 2025/2026 shall submit these documents additionally/provisionally by 19 June 2026). (electronic form)
- A transcript of examinations completed at the university (applicants completing their university studies in the academic year 2025/2026 shall submit these documents additionally/provisionally by 19 June 2026).” (electronic form)
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 950 €
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
Bank: Treasury
Name of the beneficiary: University of Trnava in Trnava
IBAN: SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228
Variable symbol: generated by VS for payment to the applicant = applicant's personal number without the letter R generated via the electronic application form, or without the symbol if the applicant sends the application form only by post
Specific symbol: 10002
Additional information: Surname and forename
Details for payment from abroad:IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 - SWIFT SPSRSKBA
Address:
University of Trnava
Faculty of Philosophy
Hornopotočná 23, 918 43 Trnava
IČO 31825249
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Last update: 08.04.2026 11:37
