Study Abroad Programs in Slovakia

Slovakia sits at the point where Eastern and Central Europe intersect, and so the local culture has been heavily influenced by both of these regional associations. The countryside is largely mountainous and it is bordered to the west by the Czech Republic, to the north by Poland, to the East by Ukraine, and to the south by Hungary. The country has a diverse population of over 5 million citizens, the majority of who identify ethnically as Slovaks (Hungarians and Roma are the largest minority groups).

Sitting pristinely on the banks of the River Danube, Bratislava is commonly considered the top destination where to study abroad in Slovakia. As the country’s capital and largest city, Bratislava has throughout history been an important political, economic, and cultural vein of Central Europe. Many of the country’s most prestigious universities, museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions are today centered in Bratislava.

While Bratislava is perennially the the most popular destination where to study abroad in Slovakia, you might also look into universities located in other smaller cities such as Kosice, Presov, or Zilina. Slovakia is a fairly small country that is well connected by train, so wherever you end up studying abroad you can easily travel around to visit other destinations.