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.
3.7 out of 5 (27 ratings / 21 reviews) Bratislava, Slovakia
Master's Programmes
Engineering & Technology (8)
- M.Sc. Applied Mechatronics
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Technologies
- M.Sc. Technical Chemistry
- M.Sc. Telecommunications
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Technical Chemistry
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.Sc. Applied Informatics
- M.Sc. Robotics and Cybernetics
- M.Sc. Telecommunications
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.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
751
2019
751
2018
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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
2020
1001
2019
1001 -200
2018
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
2020
1223 -102
2019
1121 -56
2018
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
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2018
801
2017
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the 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).
Student Reviews
review
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
In comparison with other universities in Slovakia, this one has high quality and sufficient equipment for gaining practical knowledge, however tutors and teachers are too bussy to teach their students to work with most of this equipment. Non-competitive environment, because cheating on tests is willfully overlooked by some teachers. Often unavailable literature for many...
certainly not a bad choice, but the choice is yours...
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The university is quite good, but all matters when you can actually compare to other universities from your experience. The education was in my opinion, a little compromised, and the opportunities were only average considering the difficulty from the language or low salary schemes. Having said that, if you grasp the local language and make local connections while having...
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
In my opinion, I strongly believe that the technical university, such as this one, should have much better equipment so that students are able to do more laboratory works, because experience is the best way to learn. Also, I think they should provide students more opportunities of working as an interns in companies abroad, because it is important for them to gain skills in...
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