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Teaching of Philosophy and Civics and Teaching of Physics
Alternatívny názov: Teaching of Philosophy and Civics and Teaching of Physics
Prospects of graduates
Teaching of Philosophy and Civics
Graduates possess knowledge in systematic philosophy, the history of philosophy, social science disciplines (sociology, law, political science, economics, and psychology), and pedagogical disciplines (pedagogy, educational psychology, and specialized didactics). They are familiar with school legislation, regulations, and documents, as well as the principles of creating and designing pedagogical and didactic environments in secondary education. They are suitably qualified to work as a teaching assistant for subjects such as Social Studies, Civics, and Social Science Seminars. Through their information literacy in the fields of philosophy, social sciences, and pedagogy/psychology, they are well-prepared to work in educational counseling and in support roles within institutional education (e.g., as a youth work specialist).
Teaching of Physics
A graduate of the first-cycle study program in Physics Teaching (in combination) has acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies in physics at the first-cycle university level; is well-versed in their field of specialization and its structure; possesses an overview of the broader contexts of education and upbringing; and has achieved information literacy. They are prepared to work independently as a teaching assistant and to continue their studies in Physics Teaching at the second-cycle university level. They have developed socially accepted civic attitudes and a positive attitude toward the teaching profession.
Teaching of Philosophy and Civics
Graduates possess knowledge in systematic philosophy, the history of philosophy, social science disciplines (sociology, law, political science, economics, and psychology), and pedagogical disciplines (pedagogy, educational psychology, and specialized didactics). They are familiar with school legislation, regulations, and documents, as well as the principles of creating and designing pedagogical and didactic environments in secondary education. They are suitably qualified to work as a teaching assistant for subjects such as Social Studies, Civics, and Social Science Seminars. Through their information literacy in the fields of philosophy, social sciences, and pedagogy/psychology, they are well-prepared to work in educational counseling and in support roles within institutional education (e.g., as a youth work specialist).
Teaching of Physics
A graduate of the first-cycle study program in Physics Teaching (in combination) has acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies in physics at the first-cycle university level; is well-versed in their field of specialization and its structure; possesses an overview of the broader contexts of education and upbringing; and has achieved information literacy. They are prepared to work independently as a teaching assistant and to continue their studies in Physics Teaching at the second-cycle university level. They have developed socially accepted civic attitudes and a positive attitude toward the teaching profession.
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Conditions of admission
Teaching of Philosophy and Civics – no entrance exam
Admission to the programme Teaching of Philosophy and Civics in all programme combinations is determined by the applicant’s secondary-school academic record.
Applicants’ suitability is determined based on their average year-end mark from years 1–3 of their secondary education, which applicants must state in their application. Applicants are ranked on a percentage scale. For their average mark, applicants can earn up to 100 percentage points.
Teaching of Physics
up-to-date information is available on the website of the UMB Faculty of Natural Sciences: na www.fpv.umb.sk
Foreign applicants to this programme must also demonstrate Slovak language proficiency at the B1 level or higher, demonstrated by a certificate of Slovak language proficiency.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
PhDr. Kamila Koza Beňová, PhD. (office no. F326);
048/446 7326;
e-mail: kamila.benova@umb.sk
Teaching of Philosophy and Civics – no entrance exam
Admission to the programme Teaching of Philosophy and Civics in all programme combinations is determined by the applicant’s secondary-school academic record.
Applicants’ suitability is determined based on their average year-end mark from years 1–3 of their secondary education, which applicants must state in their application. Applicants are ranked on a percentage scale. For their average mark, applicants can earn up to 100 percentage points.
Teaching of Physics
up-to-date information is available on the website of the UMB Faculty of Natural Sciences: na www.fpv.umb.sk
Foreign applicants to this programme must also demonstrate Slovak language proficiency at the B1 level or higher, demonstrated by a certificate of Slovak language proficiency.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
PhDr. Kamila Koza Beňová, PhD. (office no. F326);
048/446 7326;
e-mail: kamila.benova@umb.sk
General information on the admission exam
General information on the admissions process
For all applicants, the admissions process begins by submitting an application. Applicants may apply for multiple programmes, but they must submit a separate application for each programme. There is no limit on the number of submitted applications per applicant. Applications are submitted electronically via the central web-based application system. The Faculty of Arts will accept electronic applications with or without validated electronic signatures.
The application must include:
‒ the applicant’s CV
‒ a notarized copy of the applicant’s secondary-school-leaving exam certificate (applies to applicants for bachelor’s programmes who have completed secondary school)
‒ a certificate of fitness from a doctor (applies to the bachelor’s programmes Teaching of English Language and Literature & Teaching of Physical Education; Teaching of German Language and Literature & Teaching of Physical Education; Teaching of Russian Language and Literature & Teaching of Physical Education)
‒ a certificate of proficiency in Slovak as a foreign/second language at the required level (at least B1, except in the programmes in the field of study Philology and the interdisciplinary programmes that include it, as well as master’s teaching programmes, where the minimum level is B2) issued by a language school included in the network of schools and educational institutions of Slovakia’s Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth (registered public language schools: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs/JH/stat_zus.pdf and private language schools: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs/JH/sukromne_sasz.pdf), a higher-education institution in Slovakia that coordinates or administers language and academic preparation for tertiary study, or by the testing organization Scio – required for foreign applicants to bachelor’s programmes (except for applicants to the programme Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students).
‒ attachments specifically required for the programme Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students
Electronic applications must include scans of all required documents (with stamps and signatures clearly visible) as attachments. After the form is completely filled in and all the attachments have been added, the applicant must confirm the application. The complete and confirmed electronic application will only be considered submitted after the application fee has been paid.
After submitting their application, applicants for bachelor’s studies who have completed their secondary-school education in Slovakia or Czechia must also deliver, by post or by hand, a notarized copy of their secondary-school-leaving-exam certificate to the faculty study department by 13 June 2027.
Applicants who do not present proof of having completed secondary education or secondary vocational education by the given deadline will be accepted conditionally. Applicants must present a notarized copy of a secondary-school-leaving-exam certificate by the day of enrolment at the latest; otherwise, they cannot enrol as a student.
Basic admission requirements for bachelor’s studies:
‒ completed secondary-school education or secondary vocational education with a school-leaving-exam certificate
General information on the admissions process
For all applicants, the admissions process begins by submitting an application. Applicants may apply for multiple programmes, but they must submit a separate application for each programme. There is no limit on the number of submitted applications per applicant. Applications are submitted electronically via the central web-based application system. The Faculty of Arts will accept electronic applications with or without validated electronic signatures.
The application must include:
‒ the applicant’s CV
‒ a notarized copy of the applicant’s secondary-school-leaving exam certificate (applies to applicants for bachelor’s programmes who have completed secondary school)
‒ a certificate of fitness from a doctor (applies to the bachelor’s programmes Teaching of English Language and Literature & Teaching of Physical Education; Teaching of German Language and Literature & Teaching of Physical Education; Teaching of Russian Language and Literature & Teaching of Physical Education)
‒ a certificate of proficiency in Slovak as a foreign/second language at the required level (at least B1, except in the programmes in the field of study Philology and the interdisciplinary programmes that include it, as well as master’s teaching programmes, where the minimum level is B2) issued by a language school included in the network of schools and educational institutions of Slovakia’s Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth (registered public language schools: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs/JH/stat_zus.pdf and private language schools: https://www.cvtisr.sk/buxus/docs/JH/sukromne_sasz.pdf), a higher-education institution in Slovakia that coordinates or administers language and academic preparation for tertiary study, or by the testing organization Scio – required for foreign applicants to bachelor’s programmes (except for applicants to the programme Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students).
‒ attachments specifically required for the programme Slovak for the Linguistic and Cultural Competence of International Students
Electronic applications must include scans of all required documents (with stamps and signatures clearly visible) as attachments. After the form is completely filled in and all the attachments have been added, the applicant must confirm the application. The complete and confirmed electronic application will only be considered submitted after the application fee has been paid.
After submitting their application, applicants for bachelor’s studies who have completed their secondary-school education in Slovakia or Czechia must also deliver, by post or by hand, a notarized copy of their secondary-school-leaving-exam certificate to the faculty study department by 13 June 2027.
Applicants who do not present proof of having completed secondary education or secondary vocational education by the given deadline will be accepted conditionally. Applicants must present a notarized copy of a secondary-school-leaving-exam certificate by the day of enrolment at the latest; otherwise, they cannot enrol as a student.
Basic admission requirements for bachelor’s studies:
‒ completed secondary-school education or secondary vocational education with a school-leaving-exam certificate
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Apply the application for study
01.11.2026 - 30.04.2027
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Performance of the entrance exam
03.05.2027 - 04.06.2027
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Send certificate to
30.04.2027
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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted: 10
Additions
- CV (electronic form)
- leaving certificate (electronic form)
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1500 €
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1500 €
The fee for admission procedure
E-application form: 30 €
Billing informationE-application form: 30 €
Payable to:
1. For payments originating in the EU:
Account holder: Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica
Bank: Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, 810 05 Bratislava 15
IBAN: SK75 8180 0000 0070 0009 5590
SWIFT/BIC: SPSRSKBA
Variable symbol: 3031 bachelor's studies
Constant symbol: 0308
Specific symbol: applicants with Slovak citizenship – ID applicant
foreign applicants – birthdate in DDMMYY format
Note for beneficiary: Applicant’s full name
2. For payments originating in third countries:
Account holder: Matej Bel University Banská Bystrica
Bank: Všeobecná úverová banka, a. s., Mlynské Nivy 1, 829 90 Bratislava
IBAN: SK75 8180 0000 0070 0009 5590
SWIFT/BIC: SUBASKBXXXX
Variable symbol: 3031 bachelor's studies
Constant symbol: 0308
Specific symbol: applicants of Slovak nationality – ID applicant
foreign applicants – birthdate in DDMMYY format
Note for beneficiary: Applicant’s full name
Important note:
To allow us to keep a record of paid fees in our information system, we only accept wire transfers.
The application fee must be paid via bank transfer, by the applicant or a person they have authorized, no later than the final day of the application deadline. Applications will not be accepted if the application fee is not paid.
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Last update: 14.10.2026 12:33