Looking to study in Europe for free? Slovakia is offering 195 fully funded scholarships for international students for the 2025/2026 academic year at top Slovak public universities. These scholarships are for full-time bachelor’s combined bachelor’s and master’s or master’s degree programs at selected public universities in Slovakia for the 2025/2026 academic year. The program targets high-achieving students worldwide for degree programs that contribute to Slovakia’s priority research and innovation areas. This initiative supports academic growth in one of Europe’s safest and most welcoming countries.
Key Points:
- Open to international students & Slovaks abroad
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or combined programs
- Focus on priority fields under SK RIS3 2021+
- 150 spots for Bachelor’s/combined degrees
- 45 spots for Master’s degrees
- Covers tuition, living costs & more
- Study in English-taught degrees in Slovakia in Central Europe
Slovakia Scholarships Summary
| Study In | Slovakia |
| Available Scholarships | 150 |
| Host Institutions | Slovak Public Universities |
| Scholarship Type | Funded |
| Last Date to Apply | July 31, 2025 |
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Slovakia Scholarships Benefits
- Receive up to €15,000 in funding through the Slovak government scholarship 2025, including a €500 monthly stipend.
- Financial support for:
- 3 years (Bachelor’s or Combined programs)
- 2 years (Master’s only)
- Paid Stipend for 10 months/year (September to June).
- European-quality education.
- Opportunity to build global networks.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must not be a Slovak citizen (dual citizenship permitted under certain conditions).
- Must not have lived in Slovakia since January 1 2020 (exceptions for academic mobility).
- Must not have previously studied full-time in Slovakia (some exchange program exceptions).
- For Bachelor’s/combined programs: must have completed secondary education.
- For Master’s programs: must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
- Must apply to a full-time on-campus program at a Slovak public university.
- Required documents:
- Structured English CV
- English motivation letter (using provided template).
- Applicants below 18 years must submit guardian consent.
- Study program must begin in Slovakia and match approved fields.
Required Documents
- Acceptance letter from a Slovak university.
- Valid passport (or national ID for EU/EEA/Swiss applicants).
- English CV.
- English motivation letter (use provided template).
- Certificate with SAT test results (if required).
- Slovak Living Abroad Certificate (if applicable).
- Guardian consent form (for applicants under 18).
- Solemn declaration of permanent residence.
- Solemn declaration of temporary residence.
- Confirmation of exception for language/professional courses.
- Certificate of participation in Erasmus+/ESC/academic mobility.
- Solemn declaration for academic mobility/Erasmus+/European Solidarity Corps.
- Solemn declaration for language/professional prep or RRP Bachelor’s studies.
How to Apply? Slovakia Scholarships 2025-2026
Submit your complete online application with all attachments by deadline mentioned above. The official apply link is given below.
Apply For Slovakia Scholarships 2025-2026