University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava
Trnava, Slovakia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 6,000
- International students
- 12%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1997
Overview
University of St. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava (UCM) is a public university in Trnava, western Slovakia, established by Act No. 201/1997 of the Slovak National Council. It comprises five faculties (Mass Media Communication, Natural Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences, Health Sciences) and the Institute of Management, offering over 186 study programmes at bachelor, master and doctoral levels in fields including media and communication, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, health sciences and management. UCM is among the top 10 universities in Slovakia with international research and academic reach.
Fields of study
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Ecological and Environmental Sciences
- Economics and Management
- Philology
- Philosophy
- Historical Sciences
- Informatics
- Media and Communication Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Teacher Training and Pedagogical Sciences
- Health Sciences
Accreditation: Slovenská akreditačná agentúra pre vysoké školstvo (SAAVŠ)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Autumn (September/October)
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- info@ucm.sk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,000 – €7,000 / year
From about $2,160 / year
Domestic students
Varies by program
Full-time (denné) study is free of charge within the standard duration. Fees apply for: exceeding standard study length (2,000 EUR/year; 1,000 EUR/year if degree already held at that level); concurrent studies (1,000 EUR/year); programmes in a non-state language (1,000 EUR/year); part-time (externé) study (600–1,400 EUR/year depending on faculty and level). Application fee: 35–50 EUR depending on faculty.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digitálny dizajn (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Ekosystémové vedy a environmentálne zmeny (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | €1,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Ergoterapia (opens in a new tab)Slovak · Part Time | — | 2 years | €116 / year | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| Fyzioterapia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Fyzioterapia v športe a telovýchove (opens in a new tab)Slovak · Part Time | — | 2 years | €116 / year | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| Marketingová komunikácia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Masmediálna komunikácia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Odborník na riadenie vo verejnom zdravotníctve (MPH) (opens in a new tab)Slovak · Part Time | — | 3 years | €100 / year | Jul 31, 2026 | — |
| Psychológia (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Psychológia reklamy a spotrebiteľa (opens in a new tab)Slovak · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Rádiologická technika (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Teória digitálnych hier (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Apr 30, 2027 | — |
| Turistický sprievodca (opens in a new tab)Slovak · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.