Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU) is the best technical university in Slovakia. According to the Slovak higher education ranking scheme prepared by ARRA, STU has been the best university in chemicals technologies, computer and technical sciences in the long term. Other world rankings list STU as the best technical university in Slovakia and third best in Slovakia and Czech Republic.
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3.7 out of 5 (26 ratings / 16 reviews) Bratislava, Slovakia
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (9)
- M.Sc. Applied MechanicsFaculty of Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Applied MechatronicsFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- M.Sc. Chemical EngineeringFaculty of Chemical and Food Technology
- M.Sc. Chemical TechnologiesFaculty of Chemical and Food Technology
- Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology
- M.Sc. Physical EngineeringFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- M.Sc. Robotics and CyberneticsFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- M.Sc. Technical ChemistryFaculty of Chemical and Food Technology
- M.Sc. TelecommunicationsFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- M.Sc. BiotechnologyFaculty of Chemical and Food Technology
- Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology
- M.Sc. Physical EngineeringFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- M.Sc. Technical ChemistryFaculty of Chemical and Food Technology
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Applied InformaticsFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- M.Sc. CyberneticsFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- M.Sc. TelecommunicationsFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- M.A. ArchitectureFaculty of Architecture
About
History
The history of the higher technical education in Slovakia has started in the year 1762 by the foundation of the Academy of Mining and Forestry in Banská Štiavnica by Maria Theresa. The establishment of the Academy of Mining and Forestry was important moment in the history of higher technical education, as it was the first educational institution in Slovakia.
Education
The studies at STU and its faculties are performed at 3 levels:
- the bachelor degree study programme
- the engineer or master degree study programme
- the doctorate degree study programme
STU offers education in foreign languages, primarily in the following areas: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry and food technology, architecture.
STU system of education is connected with the prestigious partner universities in the framework of international programmes, especially Erasmus+.
Research
Research teams at the University are involved in international projects and annually deal with about 500 research projects funded through grants and hundreds of research contracts commissioned by businesses. For example, in 2014 teams of STU scientists and engineers worked on 274 projects and almost 500 research projects funded through grants, out of which 20 projects under the European Union's 7th Framework Programme of the , including the ENIAC initiative.
Career
Mission of the CKP is mainly to:
- provide information of job vacancies, part-time jobs and student-oriented products
- mediate contacts between students, future university graduates and employers
- monitor the requirements of the jobs market in order to better adapt the preparation of students to the requirements of employers during the recruitment process
- organise work meetings between the representatives of institutions and companies and students and relevant university staff
- rganise presentation meetings and discussion forums with institution representatives and students.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
751
2018
-
2017
-
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
1001 -200
2018
801
2017
801
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
1121 -56
2017
1065
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Each faculty and the Institute of Management of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava has its own Student Affairs Office (Students Affairs Office has in the Slovak language more variations: "Študijné oddelenie" or "Útvar pedagogických cinností" or "Pedagogické oddelenie").
Student Affairs Office of a faculty deals with the administrative agenda of all faculty students studying at all levels of study.
Office manages matters related to admission, issue of student ID cards, Transcript of Records, Diplomas, etc.
Students can submit their problems related to study personally or in writing to the Student Affairs Office.
Housing services
- Students can apply for accommodation in 1-3 beds rooms in student houses of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.
- Capacities are limited and so early bird catches the worm.
- Majority of rooms look like flats with 1-3 rooms and with common WC and shower.
- Students can arrange themselves accommodation in private flats. Real estate agencies will help to find suitable private flat.
Library services
- Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava has 7 specialised libraries.
- Each library is located inside a faculty premises.
- Each library contains literature orientated to respective faculty study programs.
- Students can enjoy access to scientific databases and electronic information sources, but they can also spend there quiet moments of studying.
Medical services
- The doctors in the Youth and Dental Clinics take care of the student's health.
- Health care services are provided by the state and private providers.
- Students can attend general practitioners for students working at student houses.
- European Union citizens must prove valid European Health Insurance Card.
- Medical treatment provided by private services is available for payment in cash.
Student Life
Sports facilities
- Faculty of Civil Engineering provides tennis courts and beach volleyball courts from May to October.
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering provides multifunction gym for basketball, floorball, sauna.
- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology provides gym, swimming pool, climbing wall (block T), marksmanship club.
- Faculty of Material Sciences and Technology provides swimming pool, tenis courts, gym, ping-pong, basketball, football, sauna.
Student clubs
- Association of Students of the Faculty of Civil Engineering
- Association of Students of Mechanical Engineering
- Student Parliament of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Students
- Student Parliament and Association of Students of Chemical Engineering
- Student Parliament of the Faculty of Architecture
- Student Parliament of the Faculty of Material Sciences and Technology
- Student Parliament of the Institute of Management
- BEST (Board of European Students of Technology)
- IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)
- Student Club ELAM
- ChemNet
- TLIS
- MMC STU multimedial Center
- Omega Radioclub of STU (OM3KFF)
- AM Team
- STUBA Green Team
- YNET Youth hostel network
Accreditation
- In the Academic Ranking and Rating Agency (ARRA) in Slovakia, the STU faculties have been regularly awarded the first place rankings.
- In the Academic Ranking of World Universities, the STU has been also estimated as successful, being ranked 101st – 150th by subject fields – Computer Science (2012).
- In Webometrics Ranking of World’s Universities, the STU ranks among the top 500 universities (2012).
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Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
[Positive points:] My school offers a lot of opportunities. Mainly good education preparing for future job. Yes, it is hard, but with group help it is possible and fun. [Improvement points:] I do not like memorizing sentences, theorems and other stuffs. I also appreciate when teachers are not only science workers, but also pedagogist.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
[Positive points:] Master degree at Faculty of architecture in Bratislava is a continuation of bachelor program. It develops deeper knowledge of architecture theory, helps formulate student's thoughts and brings more difficult topics to the design studios. After graduation, one should be able to work independently and be a skillful part of a creative team. [Improvement points:] Architectural th...
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
[Positive points:] I really like all fields from Food Science and technology we go through: Carbohydrates Technology, Chemistry and Technology of Cosmetics, Chemistry and Technology of Fats and Household Chemistry, Chemistry of Processes in Food Technology, Microbiology of Food Technology and Cosmetics, Technology of Meat and Meat Products, Theory of Food Preservation, Cereals Technology, Dairy...