Slovakia has 31 universities, including institutions in Bratislava, Ruzomberok, Skalica, and elsewhere. For a new international student, the key questions are where to study, what daily costs look like, and how to settle in.
The university list includes the University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovak Medical University, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Catholic University in Ruzomberok, Janos Selye University, and University of Central Europe in Skalica. That gives you a mix of options across different cities and fields.
For living costs, Slovakia’s price level was 58% of the US level in 2023. That makes it useful to compare student budgets carefully before arrival, especially if you are choosing between cities and housing options.
The country’s GDP per capita, adjusted for purchasing power, was 38,330 US dollars. For students, that can help frame the wider economic setting you are moving into and the services you are likely to rely on.
If you are planning your first term, focus on your university choice and the city it is in, then work out housing early and get ready to use the language mix you will find in daily life. In Slovakia, the practical start is knowing your institution, your costs, and how you will handle everyday tasks once you arrive.
