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Pre-higher Education
System
Duration of compulsory education
Age of entry: 6
Age of exit: 15
Structure of school
system
Type/level of education:
Basic First Stage
Type of school:
BASIC FIRST STAGE - ZAKLADNA SKOLA I. STUPEN
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 6 to 10
Type/level of education:
Basic Second Stage
Type of school:
BASIC SECOND STAGE - ZAKLADNA SKOLA II. STUPEN
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 11 to 14
Type/level of education:
Basic Second Stage
Type of school:
BASIC SECOND STAGE - ZAKLADNA SKOLA II. STUPEN
Length of program (years): 5
Age level:
from 11 to 15
Certificate awarded:
NOTE:THE 9TH GRADE - VOLUNTARY
Type/level of education:
General Secondary
Type of school:
GYMNASIUM - GYMNAZIUM
Length of program (years): 8
Age level:
from 11 to 18
Certificate awarded:
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
General Secondary
Type of school:
GYMNASIUM - GYMNAZIUM
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 18
Certificate awarded:
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Specialized Secondary
Type of school:
SPECIALIZED SECONDARY SCHOOL - STREDNA ODBORNA SKOLA
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 14 to 18
Certificate awarded:
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Vocational
Type of school:
SECONDARY VOCATIONAL SCHOOL - STREDNE ODBORNE UCILISTE
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 15 to 18
Certificate awarded:
CERTIFICATE OF APPRENTICESHIP, SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Secondary-Orientation/guidance
Type of school:
CONSERVATOIRE - KONZERVATORIUM
Length of program (years): 6
Age level:
from 14 to 20
Certificate awarded:
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Secondary-Orientation/guidance
Type of school:
CONSERVATOIRE (DANCE) - KONZERVATORIUM (TANEC)
Length of program (years): 8
Age level:
from 14 to 22
Certificate awarded:
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE
Type/level of education:
Apprenticeship
Type of school:
APPRENTICE TRAINING CENTRE - ODBORNE UCILISTE
Length of program (years): 3
Age level:
from 14 to 17
Certificate awarded:
CERTIFICATE OF APPRENTICESHIP
Description of secondary
school system
Secondary education is provided by the following types
of schools: 1.Gymnasium: Provides general secondary education and prepares
for further study at universities and other higher education institutions.
2.Specialized secondary school: Prepares students mainly for vocational
education and for study at higher education institutions. 3.Conservatories:
Conservatories are a special type of professional schools providing courses
in such branches as singing, music, dancing or dramatic arts. 4.Secondary
vocational school: Prepares students for occupations requiring vocational
education of a higher level and a school leaving certificate. Students
may continue their study at higher education institutions. 5.Apprentice
Training Centres: Prepare school-leavers for professional activities.
Higher Education System
Structure of system
All higher education institutions have the same legal
standing and social function. They provide not only higher education, but
also research and artistic activities. Higher education institutions have
the exclusive right to award academic degrees. On the basis of the Higher
Education Act of No.172/1990, they provide education at three levels. The
first level leads to the Bachelor degree; the second level, the complete
higher education: degrees granted are Mgr., Ing., MUDr., MVDr.; and the
third level which leads to the Doctorate /PhD.
Main types of higher
education institutions in country
Type of institution: UNIVERZITY
Translation:
UNIVERSITIES
Type of institution: TECHNICKE
UNIVERZITY
Translation:
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITIES
Type of institution: EKONOMICKE
UNIVERZITY
Translation:
UNIVERSITIES OF ECONOMICS
Type of institution: PODOHOSPODARSKE
UNIVERZITY
Translation:
UNIVERSITIES OF PEDOLOGY
Type of institution: UMELECKE
VYSOKE SKOLY
Translation:
ACADEMIES OF ART
Type of institution: VOJENSKE
VYSOKE SKOLY
Translation:
MILITARY ACADEMIES
Type of institution: PEDAGOGICKE
UNIVERZITY
Translation:
EDUCATION UNIVERSITIES
Main laws/decrees governing
higher education
Name of law/decree: 172/1990
Higher education act
Date:
4 May, 1990
Institution type:
all
Administrative structure
of higher education
Name of body: Ministry
of Education of the Slovak Republic
Role:
Distribution of financial resources, Control of expenditure, Accreditation
of study programmes
Address:
Street: Hlboka 2
City: Bratislava
Postal code: 813 30
Telephone: 421-7-497 69
Fax: 421-7-357 3141
Name of body: Higher Education
Board of the Slovak Republic
Role:
Supreme, self-government body of all higher education
Address:
Street: Stare grunty 52
City: Bratislava
Postal code: 842 44
Telephone: 421/7/726 127
Name of body: Accreditation
Commission of the Government of the Slovak Republic
Role:
Accreditation of higher education institutions - advisory organ of the
government of the Slovak Republic.
Address:
Street: Hlboka 2
City: Bratislava
Postal code: 813 30
Telephone: 421/7/497 69
Name of body: Institute
of Information and Prognoses of Education
Role:
Institute works on projects concerned with the development of education,
including international cooperation
Address:
Street: Stare grunty 52
City: Bratislava
State/Province: Slovakia
Postal code: 842 44
Telephone: 421-7-727 362
Fax: 421-7-726 180
E-Mail: director@uip.sanet.sk
Academic year
Classes start:
September
Classes end:
August
Long vacation: from 1 July,
to 31 August
Languages of instruction
English, Slovak
Stages and Organization
of Higher Education Studies
University
level studies
Stage 1:
Bachelor studies
Description: The majority of higher education institutions
offer three levels of study. According to the Higher Education Act No.172/1990,
higher education institutions may also provide the integrated part (as
concerns the content) of a three- or four-year study programme. After completion,
graduates are granted certificates and awarded the degree of "Bachelor".
Stage 2:
Magister, Engineer, Doctor of General Medicine, Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine.
Description: Complete university study lasts 4 to 6 years
and consists in research. Graduates are granted the degrees of Engineer,
Magister, in medical branches, the degree of MUDr. and, in veterinary branches,
the degree of MVDr. Graduates of the fields of study in which the academic
degree of "Magister" is awarded, may take examina rigorosa, which also
includes the defence of a dissertation. Upon successfully completing it,
students are awarded the following academic degrees: a) in natural sciences,
the degree of "Doctor of Science" (abbr. "RNDr.") b) in pharmacy, the degree
of "Doctor of Pharmacy" (abbr. "PharmDr." ), c) in the humanities and arts,
the degree of " Doctor of Philosophy " (abbr. "PhDr." ), d) in law and
security courses, the degree of "Doctor of Law " (abbr. "JUDr." ), e) in
teacher training and sports, the degree of "Doctor of Pedagogy " (abbr.
"PaedDr." ), f) in theology, the degree of "Doctor of Theology " (abbr.
"ThDr." ).
Stage 3:
Doctoral studies
Description: Doctoral studies last 3 to 4 years. Admission
requirements are the completion of complete university studies (second
stage).
Graduation comes after successful defence of a doctoral
thesis granting the scientific degree of PhD. In accordance with the proposed
principles, the PhD corresponds to the present CSc degree or the Dr degree.
Stage 4:
Doctor of the sciences
Description: The degree granted - DrSc. is awarded to
outstanding scientific and research workers on the basis of the defence
of their
thesis and for their scientific and research work.
Teacher
education
Training of primary/basic
school teachers
Faculties of education train teachers for the 1st and
2nd stages of primary schools. Training for the profession of teacher for
the first
stage of primary school is provided in the form of a
4-year course. Training for the profession of teacher for the second stage
of primary
school is provided in the form of a 5-year course combining
two subjects.
Training of secondary school
teachers
Secondary school teachers of specific subjects are trained
for their profession at various university faculties according to their
fields of
study. The course lasts 5 years and leads to a state
final examination. It is offered by: Faculties of Arts, Humanities, Natural
Sciences,
Physical Education and Sport, and Faculties of Education.
Graduates of Technical Universities, of Universities of Economics and the
University of Agriculture, who wish to teach the subjects of their field
of study at secondary school level can follow pedagogical training.
Non-formal
studies
Distance higher education
Since 1991, the City University in Bratislava provides
distance education using English programmes in cooperation with the UK
Open University. In 1994, several higher education institutions in the
SR were involved in the regional project PHARE - Pilot Project for Regional
Cooperation in Distance Education.
Lifelong higher education
In 1992, the Slovak Government ratified "the Principles
of Lifelong Education" which created, at the general level, preconditions
for the
further development of a subsystem of lifelong education.
In 1995, the draft law on further education which defines the role of the
state, state
administration and self-government in adult education-lifelong
education was approved.
Other forms of non-formal
education
A University of the Third Age has been established at
Comenius University, Slovak University of Agriculture and the University
of
Zilina. Study is provided in the form of half-day courses
lasting four or more semesters. Applicants who have completed secondary
education are admitted without an entrance examination. The University
of the Third Age is an institution for the education of older people in
harmony with the conception of lifelong education in the Slovak Republic
and linked to the gerontology programme of UNESCO.
Grading system
Usual grading system in (upper)
secondary school
1= Excellent, 2=Laudable, 3=Good,
4=Pass, 5=Fail.
Highest on scale: 1
Pass/fail level:
1,2,3,4,5
Lowest on scale:
5
Main grading system generally
used by higher education institutions
1-Excellent, 2-Laudable, 3-Good
Highest on scale: 1
Pass/fail level:
1,2,3
Lowest on scale:
3
Other main grading system
used
credit system used at some faculties
Admissions to Higher
Education and Recognition of Foreign Credentials
Admission to Vocational/Technical
Studies
Admission to higher vocational/technical
or other professionally oriented non-university level studies
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering higher vocational/technical
education
At country/state level: Y
Admissions to university level
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
MATURITNE VYSVEDCENIE
Minimum score/requirement: 4-pass
For: All types of institutions
or programmes of study at university level
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 13
Alternative(s) to these credentials:
Academies of art do not require
a school-leaving certificate.
Numerus clausus established in
the country for students entering university level education
At level of institutions: Y
At country/state level: Y
Specified restrictions of
the country/state level:
For capacity reasons, a numerus clausus has been introduced
in those branches of study which cannot admit all applicants who meet the
conditions. The number of students admitted is the decision of the dean.
Admission for foreign
students
Special admission requirements
for foreign students at national level:
Definition of a "foreign"
student:A foreign student is any foreign citizen who follows courses
at a Slovak higher education institution. The green identity card entitles
the holder to permanent residence in the SR. The holder has all the rights
and duties of the Slovak citizen except the right to vote and the duty
of military service. Such a foreigner is no longer considered as a foreign
student.
Quotas established for foreign
students:
At institution level: N
Special entry regulations
for foreign students in country/state:
A visa is required from certain
countries.
Health requirements:
Each foreign student must have
a medical check-up according to the special conditions fixed by the decree.
Language proficiency requirements
for foreign applicants whose first language is not the language of instruction
Are there examinations at institution
level? Y
Authority to whom foreign
student applications should be addressed:
Application to individual institutions:
Y
For entry to: Universities,
higher education institutions.
Application to national/central
body: N
Earliest application closing
date for foreign students admissions
For Tech./Voc. non-university
level studies: 31
For first university level studies:
31
For advanced/doctoral studies:
31
Reference to further information
materials on foreign students admissions
Title:
Higher Education in the Slovak Republic. Guide for Foreign Students.
Author:
Maria Hrabinska and coll.
Publisher:
Institute of Information and Prognoses of Education, Youth and Sports.
Year of publication:
1993
Title:
Study Programmes in Slovak Higher Education
Author:
Alojz Putala
Publisher:
Institute of Information and Prognoses of Education, Youth and Sports.
Year of publication:
1994
Recognition of studies
and qualifications
System of "recognition" or
"accreditation" of studies completed and credentials awarded within the
country:
Description:
The Accreditation Commission is the advisory body of the
Slovak Government and consists of prominent experts from higher education,
scientific and other institutions. Its main purpose is
to advise on establishing, amalgamating, dividing or abolishing higher
education
institutions and faculties. On the basis of recommendations
of the Accreditation Commission of the Ministry of Education, it may grant
or
withdraw the right of a higher education institution
or faculty to organize state and postgraduate examinations, habilitation
and procedures
for the nomination of professors within individual disciplines.
Recognition of studies
completed and credentials awarded in foreign countries
Bodies primarily addressing
questions relating to the recognition of foreign credentials and studies
in
higher education
Name of body: The Centre for
Equivalence of Diplomas. Institute of Information and Prognosis on
Education
Address:
Street: Stare grunty 52
City: Bratislava
State/Province: Slovakia
Postal code: 842 44
Telephone: 421-7-776521
Fax: 421-7-726180
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
The Centre for Equivalence of Documents on Education
provides recommendations for nostrification of diplomas and assists in
cooperation with foreign partner centres in the solution of challenged
issues.
Other authorities responsible
for accreditation and recognition of foreign credentials and studies:
The higher education institution
which has equal or similar branches of study.
For access to advanced studies
and research:
The recognition of documents on education is in the jurisdiction
of individual higher education institutions. Difficult issues are solved
by
the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic. The
Ministry acts according to corresponding bilateral and multilateral agreements.
Principal multilateral
agreements adopted by the country relating to recognition of studies, degrees
and
diplomas
Name of agreement: CONVENTION
OF THE RECOGNITION OF STUDIES, DIPLOMAS AND
DEGREE CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION
IN THE STATES OF EUROPE REGION
Year of signature: 1 March,
1988
Name of agreement: EUROPEAN CONVENTION
ON THE EQUIVALENCE OF DIPLOMAS
ALLOWING THE ACCESS TO UNIVERSITIES
Year of signature: 1 March,
1991
Name of agreement: EUROREAN CONVENTION
ON THE EQUIVALENCE OF PERIODS OF
ACADEMIC STUDY NO. 21
Year of signature: 1 March,
1991
Name of agreement: ADDITIONAL
FINAL REPORT OF THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON
EQUIVALENCE OF DOCUMENTS ON
EDUCATION ALLOWING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTIONS NO 49
Year of signature: 1 March,
1991
Name of agreement: EUROPEAN CONVENTION
ON THE ACADEMIC RECOGNITION OF
UNIVERSITY QUALIFICATIONS NO.15
Year of signature: 1 March,
1991
Principal biliteral
agreements signed by the country relative to recognition of studies, degrees
and diplomas
Country: India
Agreement name/reference: FINAL
REPORT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE
CSFR AND INDIA ON THE EQUIVALENCE
OF CERTIFICATES, DEGREES AND DIPLOMAS
Date:
17 October, 1975
Country: Iraq
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF IRAQ AND
THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND DEGREES
Date:
17 October, 1989
Country: Hungary
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF HUNGARY
AND THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND
DEGREES
Date:
11 October, 1989
Country: Bulgaria
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF BULGARIA
AND THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND
DEGREES
Date:
14 April, 1982
Country: Poland
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF POLAND AND
THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND DEGREES
Date:
16 December, 1987
Country: Mongolia
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF MONGOLIA
AND THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND
DEGREES
Date:
27 May, 1988
Country: Romania
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF ROMANIA
AND THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND
DEGREES
Date:
7 June, 1972
Country: USSR (former)
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF USSR AND
THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND DEGREES
Date:
6 June, 1972
Country: Afghanistan
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF
AFGHANISTAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
AND THE CSFR ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF
DOCUMENTS ON EDUCATION AND DEGREES
Date:
24 June, 1981
Country: Czech Republic
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC AND THE
CZECH REPUBLIC ON THE COOPERATION
Date:
23 November, 1992
Source:
Institute of Information and Prognoses of Education, Bratislava, 1997
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