Study in Slovakia Scholarships 2025/2026 Up to €15,000 Scholarship for Talented International Students in the Heart of Europe

Overview

The Study in Slovakia Scholarship Programme provides financial support for talented international students, including Slovaks living abroad, who wish to pursue Bachelor’s, combined Bachelor’s and Master’s, or Master’s studies in selected fields at public Slovak universities. The scheme promotes academic excellence in areas supporting Slovakia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (SK RIS3 2021+) and is funded by the Slovak government and the EU through ESIF.

Scholarship Value

• Up to €15,000 total:

  • €500/month for 10 months per academic year

  • Duration:

    • 3 years for Bachelor’s or joint Bachelor’s + Master’s

    • 2 years for Master’s

• Tuition fee waiver may apply (at the discretion of the HEI)

• Access to public health insurance (subject to eligibility)

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Slovakia

• Not have resided in Slovakia (permanent or temporary) since Jan 1, 2020, with few exceptions (Erasmus+, academic preparation programs, RRP scholarship holders)

• Not having studied in a Slovak secondary school or university (except for mobility programs or RRP-supported Bachelor’s)

• Hold a:

  • Completed secondary education for a Bachelor’s

  • Completed a Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s

• Apply to a selected public Slovak HEI and be enrolled in full-time, in-person study

• Submit:

  • A CV in English

  • A motivation letter in English

  • All required solemn declarations

  • A valid SAT score of at least 1100

No upper age limit, but applicants under 18 will need a signed guardian approval.

Selection Criteria

• Only the SAT test score will be used for selection

  • Minimum: 1100

  • Must be taken between Jan 1, 2020 – July 31, 2025

• SAT test dates before deadline:

  • May 3, 2025

  • June 7, 2025

SAT cannot be waived or substituted.

Study Areas Covered

You must apply to one of the selected full-time study programs aligned with Slovakia’s Smart Specialisation Strategy (SK RIS3 2021+). Find the eligible programs here.

Number of Scholarships Available

Bachelor’s / Combined Studies (Total: 150)

• 100 (outside Bratislava region – ESIF funded)

• 50 (Bratislava region – state funded)

Master’s Studies (Total: 45)

• 30 (outside Bratislava region – ESIF funded)

• 15 (Bratislava region – state funded)

Application Deadline

• Deadline: 31 July 2025 (23:59 CET)

• Applications must include:

  • Online registration

  • All required documents

  • SAT score

  • Solemn declarations

Visa, Residence & Health Info

• Apply for national D visa at a Slovak Embassy or service provider

• After arrival, apply for temporary residence for study

• Eligible students may receive public health insurance under Slovak law

Need Help Applying?

I can support you with:

• Structuring your CV

• Writing your Motivation Letter

• Preparing for or registering for the SAT

• Finding eligible study programs and universities in Slovakia