Psychology
The professional profile of the graduate of the master's degree is formed in compatibility with the Christian understanding of man on the basis of the current scientific base of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of psychology. The professional orientation of the graduate is based on the understanding of psychology as a helping profession, aimed at solving the most diverse educational, personal-social and mental-health problems of contemporary man.
The graduate's professional training focuses on developing his/her ability to creatively apply psychological knowledge and practical skills, especially in educational, counseling, and clinical psychological disciplines. Additional knowledge and skills from such professionally compatible areas as social psychology, psychodiagnostics, psychological intervention and psychotherapy also ensure the creative mastery of the graduate's professional focus.
Prospects of graduates
A graduate of the Master's degree in psychology acquires the prerequisite to apply in the most diverse spheres of social practice, especially as an educational and school psychologist (in educational and especially school institutions), as a counselling psychologist (in professional, partnership, marriage, forensic-psychological and pastoral counselling), as a clinical psychologist (in the field of solving problems of health, illness, psychopathology, etc.).
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The basic condition for admission is the completion of a single-subject Bachelor's degree programme in Psychology. In this programme, an entrance examination is held in the form of a written test, which verifies the basic knowledge acquired during the Bachelor's studies in the Psychology study programme. In the event of non-attendance at the appointed time, the written test cannot be taken on an alternative date.
Additional information
The Faculty of Arts at Trnava University in Trnava (hereinafter “TU”) plans to admit 40 students to the master’s program in Psychology for the 2027/2028 academic year, subject to the amount of allocated budgetary funds and the fulfillment of the basic and additional admission requirements.
Applicants must use the appropriate application form.
A completed bachelor’s degree is a basic requirement for admission to the master’s program (Mgr. 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.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Iveta Schusterová, PhD.
Department of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, TU
iveta.schusterova@truni.sk
The Faculty of Arts at Trnava University in Trnava (hereinafter referred to as TU) plans to admit 40 students to the master’s program in Psychology for the 2027/2028 academic year, subject to the amount of allocated budgetary funds and the fulfillment of the basic and additional admission requirements.
Applicants must use the appropriate application form.
A completed bachelor’s degree is a basic requirement for admission to the master’s program (Mgr. 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 57(5) of Act No. 131/2002 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 before the 2026/2027 academic year must upload a certified copy of their college diploma and a transcript of their grades to the online 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 sections 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 application fee must be uploaded to the electronic 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.
Form of entrance exam
Test
Tests
Written test
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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
Information for payments from abroad: IBAN SK35 8180 0000 0070 0024 1228 · SWIFT SPSRSKBA
Address:
Trnava University 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 | 164 | 73 | 58 |
| 2024/2025 | 134 | 60 | 47 |
| 2023/2024 | 138 | 66 | 44 |
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Last update: 09.10.2026 10:52
