Recognition of Educational Qualifications for the Purpose of Further Study

If you wish to continue your studies at Catholic University (CU) with a diploma obtained abroad, your diploma must be officially recognized in Slovakia.

Recognition is based on comparing your completed programme with similar study programmes offered at recognized universities in EU and EEA countries, Switzerland, or in other countries, provided that the foreign university is recognized in Slovakia.

Documents to Be Attached to the Application

Applicants must attach the following documents to their application:

1. A certified copy of the diploma issued by a recognized higher education institution located outside the Slovak Republic, or by another relevant educational institution of the respective country, together with a certified translation into the official language of the Slovak Republic.
2. A certified copy of the diploma supplement, if issued by the higher education institution or other educational institution of the respective country, or a certified copy of the transcript of completed courses and examinations, with a certified translation into the official language of the Slovak Republic.
3. A copy of the document(s) evidencing prior education completed before the level of education which is the subject of the application.
4. A copy of the applicant’s identity document.
5. A statement of recognition of the level of foreign education (pursuant to paragraph 2 of this article).
6. Proof of payment of the administrative fee via the electronic payment system E-KOLOK.

More information can be found at: Academic Recognition of Diplomas

List of Certified Translators

More information about Admission Procedure

1. Information Regarding Residence in Slovakia

Under the Act on the Residence of Foreigners, a Union citizen is:

• a citizen of another EU Member State,
• a citizen of a state Party to the European Economic Area Agreement (EEA),
• a citizen of Switzerland.

An EU citizen has the right to live in Slovakia for more than three months if, among other things, they are studying at a university in Slovakia.

Registration of the right of residence in Slovakia

A Union citizen staying in Slovakia for a period longer than three months is obliged to register his/her residence within 30 days from the lapse of three months from entering Slovakia.  

The application for a free-of-charge registration is submitted in person on an official form (generated by the online booking system) at the competent Foreign Police Department together with:

• a valid identification card or a valid travel document and
• a document confirming one of the matters above, e.g.
• employment contract or
• trade license or
• confirmation from school
• affidavit on seeking employment,
• birth certificate/marriage certificate.

 

Temporary Residence for Other Third-Country Applicants

Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA) who wish to study in Slovakia must apply for temporary residence for the purpose of study.

Temporary residence allows a third-country national to stay, exit, and re-enter Slovakia for the period granted by the relevant police authority. The residence is tied to a specific purpose, which the foreign national carries out in Slovakia. The police may grant temporary residence for the time necessary to achieve the declared purpose.

A detailed overview of the requirements for applying for temporary residence and the obligations of foreigners after its granting can be found here.

Where to submit the application and required documents:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Information for Foreigners
• Slovensko.sk – Foreigners’ Residence Agenda

After collecting all required documents, applicants must book an appointment at the Alien Police Department via the reservation system.

The system generates a completed PDF application form after filling in all applicant information. The applicant must print this form and submit it in person along with the required documents at the Alien Police Department on the reserved date and time.