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Creation and Construction of Furniture
Graduate Profile
Graduates of the master’s degree program in Furniture Design and Construction are able to independently and creatively design, manage, and oversee complex technological processes involved in woodworking and furniture manufacturing. They possess knowledge of technological processes involved in wood processing and its transformation into furniture and wood products, the interaction of wood with other materials and various forms of energy, and the modification of wood to intentionally alter its properties. When designing furniture, they can apply their knowledge of the latest materials and structural concepts and are able to independently solve problems, not only in relation to the production, functionality, and safety of furniture, but also in relation to the environment and the surrounding impacts on the environment.
Based on research, graduates are able to design and evaluate innovative technological processes in furniture production that lead to improved surface finishes, the efficient use of energy and wood as a structural material; they are able to propose the essence of innovation in wood-based structural materials, structural joints, or furniture structures, and, based on research, can develop methodologies for evaluating their properties. They are competent to manage a team of workers in the field of furniture manufacturing and to assume responsibility for their activities. Graduates of this program have the skills and motivation to stay abreast of the latest developments in furniture design and construction methods, woodworking technologies, and the development of new structural materials.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates will find employment as specialists and managers in the fields of technology, management, maintenance, and furniture production design, as well as specialists in the development of science, research, and innovation in the furniture industry; they may also work as teachers of technical subjects at secondary vocational schools. They will work as team leaders of design teams or as independent specialized designers and engineers of furniture and wood products, as well as creators of comprehensive technical and technological documentation for furniture production. The learning outcomes and qualifications obtained upon completion of the study program meet the sector-specific professional expectations for the performance of these occupations:
- Manager in wood processing and the manufacture of wood products
- Specialist in technical standardization
- Research and development specialist in furniture manufacturing, wood processing, and the production of wooden structures
- Quality control specialist in furniture manufacturing, wood processing, and the production of wooden structures
- Maintenance specialist in furniture manufacturing, wood processing, and the production of wooden structures
- Vocational Teacher at a Secondary Vocational School
- Specialist in the Field of Science, Research, and Innovation
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“The Technical University in Zvolen accepts electronic applications submitted through the University Portal; however, we recommend and prefer that applicants submit their applications directly through the TUZVO University Information System (UIS): https://is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska/Submitting directly through the university’s system allows applicants to:
- a simpler process for filling out the application and submitting the required documents in one place directly within the UIS,
- immediate access to track the status and results of the admissions process,
- precise and up-to-date instructions for paying the application fee, with the option to pay directly in UIS.
Thank you.”
Conditions for international students
International students apply for and are admitted to study under the same conditions as students from Slovakia.
Without entrance examinations
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Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
1. Admissions Process for Students in the Fields of Study: Woodworking, Economics and Management and Security Sciences
Admission of applicants is conducted through a selective admissions process without the applicant’s participation. The evaluation of the selective admissions process is based on the total points from three criteria.
Criterion 1: The results of the bachelor’s program are evaluated as the GPA for the 3rd or 4th year of the bachelor’s program plus the GPA from the state exam and the defense of the final thesis. The GPA is calculated using the following scale: A=1; B=1.5; C=2; D=2.5; E=3. An applicant can earn a maximum of 100 points.
Criterion 2: Graduates of the same field of study receive a 10-point bonus.
Criterion 3: Graduates of the Faculty of Wood Technology receive a bonus of 10 points.
Total maximum of 120 points for the three criteria
Graduates of a study program in a related field are required to complete selected courses from the core curriculum of the Wood Science and Technology program at the first level of study without receiving academic credit.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. Natália Vdolečková
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- Applications must be submitted EXCLUSIVELY electronically at https://is.tuzvo.sk/prihlaska/
The basic requirement for admission to an engineering or master’s program is completion of at least the first level of higher education.
All documents must be uploaded to the e-application in the university system (UIS) in electronic form; there is no need to send them by mail.
You will find all information about the required documents after creating your online application. Please have the following ready:
- a scan of your first-cycle university diploma,
- a scan of your state examination certificate,
- a scan of the diploma supplement (a transcript of the results of exams taken during the bachelor’s program, including the weighted grade point average for the bachelor’s degree),
- The electronic application for admission must be submitted during the application period,
- A separate application for higher education must be submitted for each study program,
- International students apply for and are admitted to the program under the same conditions as applicants from the Slovak Republic,
- A prerequisite for admission to the fields of study Woodworking, Economics and Management, and Security Sciences, Arts is the successful completion of the selective admissions process
- Information on registered applications will be published on the Technical University’s website, in the UIS system under “Admissions Test Results” after entering the applicant’s birth number:
http://is.tuzvo.sk/prijimacky/verejne_vysledky.pl,
- The number of admitted students is determined separately for each degree program,
- the ranking of students admitted to study programs is determined based on the results achieved in the admissions selection process,
- The results of the admissions selection process will be published on the Technical University’s website, in the UIS university system under “Admissions Exam Results,” after entering the applicant’s birth number and following their evaluation at the following address: http://is.tuzvo.sk/prijimacky/verejne_vysledky.pl or on the faculty’s website https://df.tuzvo.sk/sk/vysledky-prijimacieho-konania,
- Applicants who complete the admissions process will be admitted to the program in order of their total score achieved in the admissions process until the planned number of students for that program is reached.
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21.09.2026 - 30.06.2027
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Standard length of study: 600 €
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 600 €
E-application form: 35 €
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| Za akademický rok | Počet podaných prihlášok | Počet prijatých uchádzačov | Počet zapísaných uchádzačov |
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| 2025/2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 2024/2025 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023/2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Last update: 24.09.2026 17:51