History
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University was established in 1959 as the second classical University in Slovakia. The current structure of P. J. Šafárik University includes five faculties – Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Public Administration and Faculty of Arts. At our University more than 7 500 students are studying.
Education
The key mission of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice is to provide higher education based on the newest scientific findings in a wide international context, following the European trends and goals laid down in the Bologna Declaration and other documents. Developing a harmonious personality by its knowledge improvement, wisdom and creativity rise in a person, the University fulfils its mission. The students are being led to tolerance, critical and independent way of thinking, self-confidence and national awareness.
Research
At this university, top research teams focused on quantum magnetism and nanophysics, bioactive substances for biomedical applications, as well as research of atherosclerosis.
Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1250 EUR
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15 Oct 2025
Austria - Study Stay Focused On Master Thesis Preparation (1 - 3 Months) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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400 EUR
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Bulgaria - Study Stay For University Students (5 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Moldova - Study Stay for University Students Scholarship
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620 EUR
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31 Oct 2025
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for Master Students
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2600 EUR
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15 Sep 2025
Literary Residency Program
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734 EUR
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Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Romania - Study Stay For University Students Scholarship
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350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Bulgaria - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1250 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Austria - Study Stay Focused On Master Thesis Preparation (1 - 3 Months) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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400 EUR
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Bulgaria - Study Stay For University Students (5 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Moldova - Study Stay for University Students Scholarship
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620 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for Master Students
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2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Literary Residency Program
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734 EUR
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Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Romania - Study Stay For University Students Scholarship
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350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Bulgaria - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1250 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Austria - Study Stay Focused On Master Thesis Preparation (1 - 3 Months) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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400 EUR
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Bulgaria - Study Stay For University Students (5 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Moldova - Study Stay for University Students Scholarship
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620 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for Master Students
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2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Literary Residency Program
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734 EUR
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Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Romania - Study Stay For University Students Scholarship
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350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Bulgaria - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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1250 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2025
Austria - Study Stay Focused On Master Thesis Preparation (1 - 3 Months) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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400 EUR
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Bulgaria - Study Stay For University Students (5 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Moldova - Study Stay for University Students Scholarship
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620 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for Master Students
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2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Literary Residency Program
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734 EUR
Deadline
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Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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400 EUR
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Romania - Study Stay For University Students Scholarship
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350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Various benefits
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Bulgaria - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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25000 USD
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Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
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5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
851
2024
851 -150
2023
701
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
2025
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2024
1201 -200
2023
1001
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
2025
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2024
1614 -249
2023
1365
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.
Library services
The University Library of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (hereinafter “UL“) makes available and lends from its own collections any books and information documents in both printed and electronic form.
ICT services
Center of Information and Communication Technologies of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University is the university information facility and also is responsible for solving problems of information technologies and communication systems.
Sports facilities
The renovated MINERVA building in the campus of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice on Moyzesova Street will serve for leisure activities for students.
Student clubs
There are a lot of clubs and interest group inside the university, such as slovak botanical society or slovak chemical society.