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Social Work
Study in Social Work prepares university-educated, independent workers capable of providing, coordinating and directly implementing social work, which includes the provision of social care and assistance to all groups of the population dependent on any of the types and forms of social work and social services.
The curricula for both degrees are designed to provide an opportunity for the acquisition of the theoretical knowledge necessary for the practice of social work and also for the training and development of practical skills, particularly through professional practice and supervision. Emphasis is placed on the student's independent and creative work, the development of their critical thinking and the promotion of their professional development.
Social work is a multidisciplinary field of scientific knowledge that deals with the scientific understanding of social problems - their origins, causes, possible solutions, the question of the responsibility of the citizen and the state, the optimal level and forms of assistance for the individual, group or community. The study programme is organised in such a way as to prepare future graduates for the performance of social work in direct practice with clients, in the field of organisational and management activities with a focus on social work and social services as well as for scientific research work in this field.
Prospects of graduates
The student chooses the specialization through the selection of subjects and can finish the study as a :
1) graduate of the study field of Social Work, the study programme Social Work with specialization in management and organization of social services and the selection of subjects is oriented to obtaining the competencies of a social worker in the field of care management, planning and designing, fundraising and marketing, crisis management. The graduate is employed wherever a completed study of social work is required and his/her work is mainly in management or conceptual work at the level of social service institutions, in local government organizations or public administration.
2) Graduate of the study field of Social Work, study programme Social Work with specialization in family studies and the choice of subjects, the graduate acquires competences in the field of the use of methods, techniques and procedures of family counselling and therapy, preventive and crisis programs of work with families. The graduate of this field of study will find employment wherever the study of social work is required, especially in direct work with clients in counselling centres, in institutions of social and legal protection of children, social curatorship, as well as in the field of social services.
3) in the case of choosing different subjects from both specializations, he/she completes his/her education in the field of Social Work of the study programme Social Work .
Practical application is in each of the three combinations in job positions :
SK ISCO 08 code 2635001 Social worker
SK ISCO 08 code 2635003 Specialist in the performance of measures of social and legal protection of children,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635004 Specialist in social curatorship for adults,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635005 Specialist in social curatorship for children,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635006 Specialist in the mediation of foster family care,SK ISCO 08 code 2635007 Specialist in the development and implementation of social assistance programs,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635008 Methodologist in the field of social care,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635009 Assessing social worker (+ specialised training),
SK ISCO 08 code 2635010 Specialist in child protection and social services,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635011 Specialist for marginalised population groups,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635012 Specialist in self-government for social services,
SK ISCO 08 code 2635999 Specialist in social work and counselling not elsewhere specified (+ specific conditions)
SK ISCO 08 code 3253999 Field social and health worker not elsewhere specified (+ specific conditions),
SK ISCO 08 code 3253001 Community worker
3412001 Social care worker for the disabled
3412002 Social care worker for the elderly
3412003 Social care worker family and children
3412004 Professional social worker
3412004 Professional social worker
3412005 Professional social worker
3412006 Professional crisis intervention worker
3412006 Professional social worker
3412999 Professional social worker n.e.c.
3412999 Professional social worker
3412006
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The basic condition for admission to the two-year Master's degree programme in the full-time form of study (completed by obtaining the degree "Mgr") is the completion of the first cycle of higher education studies in the field of study Social Work, or Social Pedagogy, Therapeutic Pedagogy, Special Pedagogy or Psychology. If the student has completed studies in a field of study other than those listed, the admissions committee decides on his/her admission on an individual basis. An applicant who has completed his/her first cycle studies at a higher education institution abroad must submit a decision on the equivalence of the education obtained in the Social Work study programme. The admission procedure is another admission requirement to ensure that applicants with the necessary skills and aptitudes are admitted to the course. Applicants must also submit:
a medical certificate of fitness to study certified by a doctor - forms here. With regard to health status, it must be stressed that during the course of their studies, in addition to theoretical lectures, students will also undergo practical work, where they will work with a frequent client in a risky situation and in a risky environment. The results of the entrance examination will be published on the faculty's website,
The applicants who demonstrate the highest level of aptitude for the study, i.e. achieve the highest number of points, will be admitted to the study.
An applicant who has completed his/her secondary school studies abroad will submit:
1.1. in the case of https://uznavanie.minedu.en/category/recognition-clause there is a degree recognition clause for the given country - it is necessary to print it out (it is not confirmed or verified any further) and at the same time to submit it together with the clause:
a) a notarized copy of the educational document from abroad (bachelor's diploma) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarized copy of the supplement to the bachelor's diploma from abroad (transcript of completed courses ) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. in case there is no recognition clause for the given country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, it is necessary to provide the following documents:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the higher education institution in the Slovak Republic that implements the given study programme
Those applicants who have not passed the matriculation examination from Slovak or Czech language must also pass a test from Slovak language - level B1, which will be prepared by the faculty, as part of the admission procedure. It is necessary to achieve a minimum of 60% success in the test.
Additional information
Applicants who have completed their undergraduate studies in the academic year 2024/2025 and earlier will send all necessary attachments with their application . Applicants who will complete their bachelor studies in the academic year 2025/2026 will submit all necessary attachments except for the documents of completion of bachelor education - diploma, certificate, diploma supplement - according to the instructions of the faculty.
Invitation to the admission procedure will be sent to applicants by the faculty one month before the admission examination. Applicants who will not have been issued documents of completion of higher education in the relevant study programme on the date of the entrance examination shall submit a confirmation of successful completion of bachelor studies in the relevant study programme.
Attachments to the application form
1. Curriculum Vitae;
2. Proof of payment of the admission fee of 48,-€;
3. Certified evidence of completion of the Bachelor's degree - diploma, certificate and diploma supplement (applies to applicants who graduated in the academic year 2024/2025 and earlier) and applicants who will complete the Bachelor's degree in the academic year 2025/2026 will provide a certificate of attendance and a transcript of results of studies for the closed period;
4. Certificate of medical fitness to study;
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5. Evidence of participation in the School of Education, certificate in AJ, or diplomas for sports or cultural activities, evidence of volunteer activities.
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Conditions for international students
The conditions of admission of foreigners, foreign students or students who have completed their secondary school studies abroad are the same as the conditions of admission of students who have completed their secondary school studies in the Slovak Republic and are citizens of the Slovak Republic.
Proof of equivalence of education shall be provided by the applicant no later than on the day of the entrance examination.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Doc. PhDr. Nadežda Kovalčíková, PhD.
The basic condition for admission to the two-year Master's degree programme in the full-time form of study (completed by obtaining the degree "Mgr") is the completion of the first cycle of higher education studies in the field of study Social Work, or Social Pedagogy, Therapeutic Pedagogy, Special Pedagogy or Psychology. If the student has completed studies in a field of study other than those listed, the admissions committee decides on his/her admission on an individual basis. An applicant who has completed his/her first cycle studies at a higher education institution abroad must submit a decision on the equivalence of the education obtained in the Social Work study programme. The admission procedure is another admission requirement to ensure that applicants with the necessary skills and aptitudes are admitted to the course. Applicants must also submit:
a medical certificate of fitness to study, certified by a doctor - forms here. With regard to health status, it must be stressed that during the course of their studies, in addition to theoretical lectures, students will also undergo practical work, where they will work with a frequent client in a risky situation and in a risky environment. The results of the entrance examination will be published on the faculty's website,
The applicants who demonstrate the highest level of ability to study, i.e. achieve the highest number of points, will be admitted to the study.
An applicant who has completed university studies abroad
1.1. in the case of https://uznavanie.minedu.en/category/recognition-clause there is a degree recognition clause for that country - it is necessary to print it out (it is no longer confirmed or verified) and at the same time to submit it together with the clause:
a) a notarized copy of the educational document from abroad (bachelor's diploma) bound with an official translation into SJ
b) a notarized copy of the supplement to the bachelor's diploma from abroad (transcript of completed courses ) bound with an official translation into SJ
1.2. in case there is no recognition clause for the given country on https://uznavanie.minedu.sk/category/uznavacia-dolozka, it is necessary to provide the following documents:
a) a decision on recognition in the relevant field of study issued by the higher education institution in the Slovak Republic that implements the given study programme
Those applicants who have not passed the matriculation examination from Slovak or Czech language must also pass a test from Slovak language - level B1, which will be prepared by the faculty, as part of the admission procedure. It is necessary to achieve a minimum of 60% success in the test.
Form of entrance exam
The admission procedure consists of three parts: the result of the written test, specific activities and the overall weighted study average achieved in the bachelor's degree.
Methodology of admission assessment:
1. Completion of the Social Policy Test and the Specific Questions focused on working with clients with a maximum of 40 points - the Department will publish the question headings and recommended literature on the website by 30 April 2026;
2. A specific activity (SCHOOLING, volunteering, participating in a project, placing in an art or sports competition, etc.). Each activity can be awarded 2 points (maximum 10 points in total) ;
3. Bachelor's average result - overall weighted study average achieved in the Bachelor's degree - max. 50 points (Weighted average 1,0-1,4=50p; 1,5-1,9=40p; 2,0-2,4=30p; 2,5-2,9=20p; 3,0-3,4=10p; 3,5-3,9=0p).
4. For foreign students at least 60% result of the Slovak language exam - a necessary condition for admission;
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On the basis of the results achieved in the admission procedure, applicants will be ranked in order.
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Apply the application for study
30.04.2026
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Performance of the entrance exam
01.06.2026 - 30.06.2026
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30.06.2026
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Submit additional application form
01.07.2026 - 31.07.2026
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Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1260 €
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E-application form: 48 €
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