Computing & Data
Study software, information systems, data science and artificial intelligence.
Example programmes
- Computer ScienceBachelor’s · Undergraduate
Study destination
Study in Slovakia
Slovakia offers public universities and specialist institutions. Slovak-taught and foreign-language programmes have different fee arrangements.
Find your study options in Slovakia
Slovakia offers public universities and specialist institutions. Slovak-taught and foreign-language programmes have different fee arrangements. The University of Žilina publishes English-language computing and engineering study options.
- Teaching language
- Slovak · selected programmes in English
Confirm your programme’s language and accepted evidence.
- Programme starts
- Check the programme’s admissions calendar
Starts and deadlines vary by programme.
- Study budget
- Plan your total costs
Compare tuition, living costs and initial expenses.
- After graduation
- Explore your next step
Work and residence options have their own conditions.
Our team can help you compare courses, understand entry requirements and build a shortlist around your qualifications and budget.
Explore courses in Slovakia
Start with a subject you enjoy. Explore selected programme examples, then compare study levels and teaching languages in the course directory.
- Explore courses in Computing & Data, Slovakia→
Universities to explore
Explore university campuses and study options. Visit the official admissions pages for current programmes, entry requirements and fees.
University of Žilina
Žilina, Slovakia
A public university whose Faculty of Management Science and Informatics publishes English-taught computing and engineering admission options.
University photo credits
- University of Žilina: University of Žilina, Faculty of Management Science and Informatics. Resized and cropped for display.
Plan your study budget
Your budget has three parts: tuition, day-to-day living and the costs of getting settled. Use the references below to start planning, then confirm the figures for your course and city.
Tuition & fee references
Confirm the computing programme’s availability and rate for your entry year. Slovak-taught tuition arrangements do not automatically apply to English study.
Computer Science
Undergraduate · University of Žilina
€3,500per year · published English-programme faculty rate
Žilina: English-programme admissions and tuition (opens in a new tab)
Living-cost planning reference
€500–700per month · published comfortable-budget reference
Confirm local dormitory or private rental charges. Initial costs, insurance and tuition are additional.
Confirm current costs for your city and intake. A living-cost estimate is separate from the immigration authority’s financial-evidence requirement.
European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)Fees vary by programme, year and legal status. A semester fee, annual fee and full-programme fee cover different periods. Confirm what is included, payment dates and refund terms with the institution.
Allow for initial expenses
Include application and visa charges, document preparation, insurance, travel and accommodation deposits. Ask what is included before paying; any agency service charge is separate from university and government fees.
Check funding early
Review scholarships with the university or award provider. Check eligibility, deadlines and what an award covers. Build your plan around confirmed funds.
Entry requirements & how to apply
Requirements depend on your qualification, citizenship and chosen programme. Check the university’s current instructions before preparing your application.
Academic entry requirements
A recognised school-leaving qualification, programme-specific subject preparation and the relevant teaching-language proficiency are required.
Language & course requirements
Check the actual teaching language and accepted proficiency evidence. Preparatory study, entrance assessments and additional subject requirements depend on the course.
For a master’s degree
Check the recognised first degree, relevant subject background and grades required by the programme. Some courses also ask for professional experience, a portfolio, research proposal or an interview.
University of Žilina: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Documents to prepare
- Passport, qualification certificates and academic transcripts.
- Accepted evidence of your programme’s teaching language.
- A personal statement, references, portfolio or research proposal where requested.
- Qualification assessment, legalisation and certified translations where required.
Qualification recognition
A recognised school-leaving qualification, programme-specific subject preparation and the relevant teaching-language proficiency are required. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
Recognition, legalisation and translation are separate steps. Confirm each receiving authority’s requirements.
Choose your intake before you apply
Check the faculty’s current annual admissions round and any entrance examination, with time for qualification recognition and residence processing.
Choose your programme
Compare subjects, qualification, campus, teaching language and total cost. Confirm eligibility with the institution.
Prepare and apply
Check the application route, gather the required documents and complete any assessment by the course deadline.
Plan your arrival
After admission, follow the applicable immigration process and arrange funds, insurance and accommodation.
Visa, work & student life
Student entry and residence
Non-EU applicants generally need temporary residence for study and an entry visa where required. Follow the embassy’s qualification, funds and document checklist.
Use the current official checklist for your citizenship and country of residence. University admission and immigration approval are separate decisions.
EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)
Use the instructions for your actual citizenship and residence jurisdiction.
Working during and after study
Student employment and any work-permit exemption depend on study status and applicable limits. Check the separate conditions for staying after graduation.
Use confirmed funds for tuition and essential living costs; a student job or graduate job offer is not guaranteed.
EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)
Prepare for your arrival
Arrange accommodation and insurance, and complete the required foreign-police reporting and residence-card steps.
Your questions about Slovakia
How much should I budget?
Add the exact tuition for your course and year to accommodation, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses. Include application charges, document preparation, travel and deposits. The figures above show what each reference covers; a housing example or visa funds requirement is only part of the total.
European Commission: country study guide (opens in a new tab)
When should I apply?
Check the faculty’s current annual admissions round and any entrance examination, with time for qualification recognition and residence processing.
University of Žilina: official study information (opens in a new tab)
Are these the only courses and universities available?
These are selected examples to help you explore. Universities offer many more programmes. Tell us your subject, study level and preferred destination so we can help you compare a broader shortlist.
Can I fund my studies through part-time work?
Plan tuition and essential living expenses using confirmed funds. Student employment can be restricted and a job is not guaranteed. Review the work guidance above and the conditions of your own immigration status before accepting employment.
EU Immigration Portal: student conditions and rights (opens in a new tab)
Will my qualification be recognised?
A recognised school-leaving qualification, programme-specific subject preparation and the relevant teaching-language proficiency are required. For regulated professions, verify recognition with the authority in the country where you intend to practise.
University of Žilina: official study information (opens in a new tab)
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