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European Studies
The study is focused on the theoretical and methodological fundamentals of the interdisciplinary approach to political sciense as a field of study and field of research in combination in legal science, economy or sociology. The study prepares graduates to prusue carrier in the academia as well as in the non-profit organisation or state/public services. The empahsis is put on critical thinking and reading, explanations and understanding of the world around us, rather than memoriting facts.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates of the Master's degree programme in European Studies are oriented in a variety of theoretical approaches and concepts related to political, economic, social and legal processes within Europe and the global world. On the basis of the knowledge acquired, they are able to analyse and evaluate processes and problems in the domestic and international political arena and to carry out a comparative analysis of these processes.
The basic characteristic of a graduate of the Master's degree programme in European Studies is the ability to analyse and apply theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of interdisciplinary research of European integration processes and his/her readiness to work in various sectors of public administration and politics, in the field of European and international institutions, as well as in the field of sectoral policies, in the media, in civil society and in academic research.
The graduate has the ability to think critically and analytically, taking into account social, scientific and ethical aspects in his/her studies and research. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme enables graduates to work in fields related to politics, international relations, European studies, media and public policy. The different study paths (study trajectories) within the degree programme allow students to deepen their knowledge in areas related in particular to: a) policy analysis, which consists in applying specific quantitative and qualitative research methods (statistics, advanced qualitative methodology) to actual social situations, evaluating the results and proposing alternative ways of solving problems; b) European and international policies, which focus on the cycle of specific policy-making, from setting, legislation, application, evaluation to re-evaluation and possible readjustment based on new scientific knowledge, models and analyses.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates of the Master's degree programme in European Studies are oriented in a variety of theoretical approaches and concepts related to political, economic, social and legal processes within Europe and the global world. On the basis of the knowledge acquired, they are able to analyse and evaluate processes and problems in the domestic and international political arena and to carry out a comparative analysis of these processes.
The basic characteristic of a graduate of the Master's degree programme in European Studies is the ability to analyse and apply theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field of interdisciplinary research of European integration processes and his/her readiness to work in various sectors of public administration and politics, in the field of European and international institutions, as well as in the field of sectoral policies, in the media, in civil society and in academic research.
The graduate has the ability to think critically and analytically, taking into account social, scientific and ethical aspects in his/her studies and research. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme enables graduates to work in fields related to politics, international relations, European studies, media and public policy. The different study paths (study trajectories) within the degree programme allow students to deepen their knowledge in areas related in particular to: a) policy analysis, which consists in applying specific quantitative and qualitative research methods (statistics, advanced qualitative methodology) to actual social situations, evaluating the results and proposing alternative ways of solving problems; b) European and international policies, which focus on the cycle of specific policy-making, from setting, legislation, application, evaluation to re-evaluation and possible readjustment based on new scientific knowledge, models and analyses.
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Conditions of admission
Applicants must demonstrate B2 level English language skills
For more information regarding admission, please visit https://fses.uniba.sk/uchadzacka/
Additional information
The application is submitted electronically only at https://e-prihlaska.uniba.sk/. If a Slovak applicant attended a foreign secondary school, the same conditions apply as for a foreign applicant.
The applicant needs to have a good knowledge of English in order to understand the written professional text.
The deadline for applications is 31.3.2026.
Conditions for international students
Applicants are not required to have a working knowledge of the Slovak language. Candidates must provide evidence of recognition of evidence of higher education qualifications at bachelor level.
Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
yes
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Ing. Veronika Miťková, PhD. veronika.mitkova@fses.uniba.sk
Applicants must demonstrate B2 level English language skills
For more information regarding admission, please visit https://fses.uniba.sk/uchadzacka/
Additional information
The application is submitted electronically only at https://e-prihlaska.uniba.sk/. If a Slovak applicant attended a foreign secondary school, the same conditions apply as for a foreign applicant.
The applicant needs to have a good knowledge of English in order to understand the written professional text.
The deadline for applications is 31.3.2026.
Conditions for international students
Applicants are not required to have a working knowledge of the Slovak language. Candidates must provide evidence of recognition of evidence of higher education qualifications at bachelor level.
Conditions of admission without the entrance exam
yes
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Ing. Veronika Miťková, PhD. veronika.mitkova@fses.uniba.sk
General information on the admission exam
Applicants are admitted without an entrance examination.
In the event that the planned number of admitted applicants is exceeded, the ranking is based on the arithmetic average of the average grade for the first 5 semesters of the Bachelor's (or combined Bachelor's and Master's) studies.
Applicants are admitted without an entrance examination.
In the event that the planned number of admitted applicants is exceeded, the ranking is based on the arithmetic average of the average grade for the first 5 semesters of the Bachelor's (or combined Bachelor's and Master's) studies.
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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 20
Additions
- Prihláška pripravená na vyhodnotenie (vyplňuje študijné odd.) (paper form)
- Fee (paper form)
- Curriculum vitae (signed) (paper form)
- State examination certificate (graduates from other faculties, verified photocop (paper form)
- A college degree diploma (verified photocopy) (paper form)
- Diploma complement (verified photocopy) (paper form)
- Bachelor studies transcript (graduates from other faculties) (paper form)
- potvrdenie o študijnom odbore (paper form)
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 3000 €
Standard length of study: 3000 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
Billing informationapplication form: 40 €
E-application form: 40 €
Payment instructions:
Name of the recepient: Fakulta sociálnych a ekonomických vied UK BA
Bank: State Treasury
IBAN: SK7181800000007000149691
Variable symbol: 1112526
The specific symbol can be found by the applicant in the transfer order in the e-application (the system
generates it automatically).
Instructions for payment from abroad:
IBAN: SK7181800000007000149691
SWIF CODE: SPSRSKBA
Bank address: State Treasury, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava 15
Faculty address: Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Comenius University, Mlynské luhy 4, 821
05 Bratislava, Slovak Republic
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Responsibility for content:
Mgr. Donald Wertlen, PhD.
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Last update: 19.11.2025 08:20