Comenius University in Bratislava - SLOVAKIA
Part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange Program
The Partnership
This
program is part of the MAUI-Utrecht Network Exchange and is open to students
from member institutions only. Interested students should contact
their local study abroad coordinator regarding the application/placement
process and for additional information. Application deadlines for
all MAUI-Utrecht Network programs, including fall semester, winter semester,
or academic year abroad, is in February. Spring semester placements
may be available after the deadline: contact the Study Abroad Coordinator.
The University-Comenius University in Bratislava
Details & Information:
| Full name of the University | Comenius University In Bratislava | |
| Number of students you can accept during 2012/13 (total number of semesters) | 6 semesters | |
| Areas of study open for exchange students | Management, Social and Economic Sciences, Law, European Studies, Medicine, Pharmacy, Central European Studies (these are available in English) |
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| Areas of study restricted to prior bilateral agreements between the exchanging departments or faculties | None | |
| Areas of study not available to MAUI students | None | |
| Utrecht Network contact person | Mgr. Magdalena Belkova Head of International Relations Office Safarikovo namestie 6 818 06 Bratislava Slovakia e-mail: magdalena.belkova@rec.uniba.sk Phone: +421 2 59244 443 Fax:+421 2 59244 204 |
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| Contact person incoming students | Michal Dzurik
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| General website of the university | http://www.uniba.sk | |
| Website of the international office/website for incoming students | IRO webstite: www.uniba.sk/index.php?id=2267 | |
| Academic calendar | Semester 1: September 17, 2012 – February 8, 2013 Examination period: December 17, 2012 – February 8, 2013 Semester 2: February 11, 2013 – June 28, 2013 Examination period: May 20, 2013 – June 28, 2013 |
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| Examination period | Each faculty has its own schedule. Credits are given for the combination of course work, attendance and exams during the semester. Earlier terms of exams depends on lecturers schedules. | |
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| ECTS available | Yes | |
| Application deadline(s) for admission | Full Year or Semester 1 (winter semester) |
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| Application materials on the website or paper copies only? | Application downloadable from http://www.uniba.sk/index.php?id=2865 (part „A short-term study – Exchange programme student“). Paper copy required. | |
| Course registration deadline(s) | A preliminary course selection required. Each faculty has a coordinator who helps students with courses selection. | |
| Language requirements | English and/or Slovak | |
| Language test certificate required? If so, which and when | Good command of English or Slovak required. A proof of English language proficiency - TOEFL or IELTS - is required (together with the application form) only if English is not your mother tongue. | |
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| Courses taught in English | All courses offer by the Faculty of Management |
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| Internships available? | No | |
| Student jobs available/allowed? | Yes. Non-EU/EEA students require a work permit and working hours may be restricted. For details on work permit please contact The Slovak Embassy/Consulates in USA via http://www.mzv.sk/washington, http://www.mzv.sk/cgnewyork, http://www.mzv.sk/cglosangeles | |
| Housing assistance & how to apply | No | |
| Housing options |
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| Housing application deadline(s) | For semester 1 (winter semester): |
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| Cost estimates per month (in Euro) | From €300 + personal expenses | |
| Housing | €70-80 | |
| Meals | €150 | |
| Books | €20 | |
| Local Transportation | €20 | |
| Health Insurance | €40-100 | |
| Other | ||
| Additional fees to pay | EUR 17 ISIC card – optional; |
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| Comparable health insurance coverage from abroad allowed/not allowed? | No | |
| Health facilities at the university | Yes. General doctor, dentist, psychologist, pharmacies available | |
| Other relevant information | Housing fee for the full period (5 months or 10 months) needs to be paid on the day of arrival to the dormitory | |
| Summer courses available? | No | |
| Last update of this information | January 13, 2012 |
How to Apply/Application Process: Please check with your home university advisor for deadlines & application procedures for this program. If you are a UMSL student who would like to apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page.