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Food Safety and Control
The graduate is proficient in the principles of microbiological and chemical food safety both horizontally and vertically, applying an integrated farm-to-table and table-to-farm approach. Ensures and manages food traceability, evaluation and analysis of information from the rapid alert system and product recalls. Applies, develops and evaluates a risk analysis system using mathematical and predictive models under the precautionary principle to protect human health and communicate the safety of the food produced.
Prospects of graduates
Graduate controlling principles of microbiological and chemical food safety both horizontally and vertically, principles of integrated approach from farm to table and from farm to table. Provides and manages food traceability, evaluation of information, analysis of information from the rapid alert system and return of products from market. Applies, develops and evaluates a system of risk analysis with the use of mathematical and predictive models in terms of the precautionary principle to protect human health and communication about safety of produced food.
Following completion of compulsory and compulsory optional courses pf study schedule:
- obtain and apply the principles of traceability of raw materials and food in the whole chain of production and apply them to specific conditions of the food company,
- obtain and apply knowledges about the strategy of risk analysis on a scientific basis in terms of management evaluation and communication,
- applied knowledge of mathematical models, statistical evaluation of the phenomena and their application in control work,
- using modern analytical methods for food control, their authentication, to detect adulteration of food, respectively,
- professionally evaluates the legislation, on the basis of legislation formulates changes. in food labeling, nutrition facts and health claims etc.,
- control food information systems and databases, manages and documents the internal control system in the enterprise within the food safety team and top management,
- analyzing, documenting and evaluating crisis situations to forecast potential risks at the enterprise level and in communication with the public and the media,
- applies engineering methods and processes for food preservation, and sensory, microbiological, physical-chemical analysis of food,
- performs prediction and prevention of alimentary diseases, toxicology and mycological examinations.
Profilesof graduatesofdegree programsandtheirapplicationarepublished on the websiteof the faculty-http://www.fbp.uniag.sk.
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BasicconditionsofadmissiontotheseconddegreeofhighereducationattheFBFS SUA inNitra
- The admission procedure for the II. degree of higher education at the FBFS SUA in Nitra is carried out in accordance with §55, §56, §57 and §58 of Act No.131/2002 on Higher Education and in accordance with the Study Regulations of the SUA in Nitra and the Statute of the FBFS SUA in Nitra.
- The basic condition for admission of a student to engineering studies is the completion of a first-degree study programme (Bc) in the same or a related field of study and its successful completion by a state examination.
- The admission procedure for the II. degree of higher education at the FBFS SPU in Nitra will be carried out without entrance exams.
FurtherconditionsofadmissiontotheseconddegreeofhighereducationattheFBFSSPUinNitra
- One of the priorities of the FBFS SUA in Nitra is to ensure that applicants demonstrate the highest level of knowledge and aptitude for studying are admitted to study and to support such study programmes where there is a significant demand for graduates on the labour market.
- Applicants for study programmes at the II. degree of study who have successfully completed their bachelor's studies will be admitted based on the results achieved at the first level of university studies and the results achieved at the state examination.
- Applicants for the study programmes at the II. degree of study will be included in the waiting list on the basis of the points obtained according to the admission criteria (https://fbp.uniag.sk/sk/ing-stupen/), while the condition for admission to the second level of study will be obtaining at least 5 points.
Additional information
- Interested students send an electronic application form.
- Foreign applicants from Member States of the European Union or States which are contracting parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or citizens with permanent residence in a Member State will be admitted under the same conditions as citizens of the Slovak Republic.
6. Foreign applicants or applicants who have completed the first degree of higher education abroad must submit a Decision on the Recognition of Educational Qualifications along with their application or Application Form, in addition to the mandatory attachments.
7. Recognition decision (recognition of a degree without comparison) department) shall be issued by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, if the recognition of the degree is requested by an applicant whose proof of education was issued in the state with which the agreement was signed an international bilateral agreement, but also an applicant from any other country for the purpose of proving that the basic condition for admission to study is fulfilled. Detailed informations are published at: https://www.minedu.sk/uznavanie-dosiahnuteho-stupna-vysokoskolskeho- education- without-comparison-of-subjects-international-agreements/#Application
8.The decision on the Recognition of an Educational Qualification (recognition of the qualification in a specific field of study) is issued by a university in the Slovak Republic that offers a study program in the same or a related field of study as stated in the document of completed higher education. Detailed information is available at http://www.uniag.sk/sk/uznavanie-dokladov-o-vzdelani
9. Applicants aspiring to pursue their studies in English at FBFS SUA in Nitra must demonstrate a minimum B2-level proficiency in the English language by successfully passing a standardized assessment.
10. The annual tuition fee for study programs delivered exclusively in English at FBFS SUA in Nitra is 1500 EUR
Without entrance examinations
yes
Coordinator for students with specific needs
do. Ing. Eva Ivanišová, PhD.
037/641 4421
mail: eva.ivanisova@uniag.sk
- Graduates of the Bachelor's degree programme send applications for the Engineering degree programmes (II. degree).
- In the application form, it is necessary to confirm medical fitness for university studies (on the exchange slip).
- Applicants for the engineering study programme shall enclose a curriculum vitae, a certified photocopy of the bachelor's diploma, a certified copy of the school leaving certificate and a certified addendum to the diploma from the first cycle of studies.
Form of entrance exam
Mandatory attachments to the application (officially translated into the Slovak language):
Documents to be sent by post to 15.7.2026 :
• a certified copy of the bachelor’s diploma and the state examination certificate (first level) and the Diploma Supplement (except for applicants from FBFS SUA in Nitra)
• the original transcript of passed examinations, confirmed by the study department of the relevant faculty / higher education institution (except for applicants from FBFS SUA in Nitra)
Documents to be attached to the online application:
• proof of payment of the fee for material provision of the admission procedure
• CV
• medical certificate confirming fitness for study (on a referral form)
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04.03.2026 - 15.07.2026
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Current number of filed applications: 48
- verified copy of the degree for applicant of other universities (paper form)
- certified copy of certificate to candidates from other universities (paper form)
- photocopy of the Diploma Supplement to candidates from other universities (paper form)
- doklad o úhrade prij. konania (electronic form)
- medical certificate (electronic form)
- CV (electronic form)
Standard length of study: cost free
E-application form: 40 €
Application fee: 40 €
Billing information:
The fee must be paid by wire transfer from your account or by internet banking.
Invoicing details for the payment method are given on the last page of the e-application form.
1) Method of payment of the fee:
Name and address of the payee:
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra
Bank account number: 7000066247/8180
IBAN: SK40 8180 0000 0070 0006 6247
Name and address of the bank: State Treasury, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava
Constant symbol (KS) 0558
Variable symbol (VS) application number
Specific symbol (ŠS) 105900721
2) Additional data for payment from abroad:
For payments from other EU countries, the following information is also required:
BIC/SWIFT code: SPSRSKBA
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Last update: 18.04.2026 02:51