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European Public Administration
Graduates of this study programme will acquire the basic knowledge to carry out work activities with a predominance of intellectual work in public administration. Consequently, they will be able to perform tasks, solve problems and take decisions on basic issues at all levels of public administration. They will acquire the skills:
- To implement theoretical knowledge in improving and making public administration more efficient,
- To use the policies and principles of communication skills both within the organisation and in the public administration-citizen relationship,
- To plan and organize the processes and activities in public administration,
- To apply the norms of primary and secondary law of the European Union related to the issue of public administration in practice,
- To issue simple individual legal acts and prepare documents for the adoption of normative legal acts in the field of public administration.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates are prepared to work as professionals in all branches of public administration and the public sector in the Slovak Republic, in the institutions of the European Union, as well as in international organisations. In the course of their studies they will acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of public administration and related disciplines - political science, sociology, law and economics with an emphasis on the functioning of the European Union. The graduate's knowledge overview includes the interconnectivity and familiarity with political science and sociology principles of public administration in a democratic state, especially in the Slovak Republic and the European Union, the constitutional and legal foundations of public administration with a focus on state administration and local self-government, as well as economic principles and contexts, including organisational and management issues and their practical application in the actual practice of public administration.
- To implement theoretical knowledge in improving and making public administration more efficient,
- To use the policies and principles of communication skills both within the organisation and in the public administration-citizen relationship,
- To plan and organize the processes and activities in public administration,
- To apply the norms of primary and secondary law of the European Union related to the issue of public administration in practice,
- To issue simple individual legal acts and prepare documents for the adoption of normative legal acts in the field of public administration.
Prospects of graduates
Graduates are prepared to work as professionals in all branches of public administration and the public sector in the Slovak Republic, in the institutions of the European Union, as well as in international organisations. In the course of their studies they will acquire theoretical knowledge in the field of public administration and related disciplines - political science, sociology, law and economics with an emphasis on the functioning of the European Union. The graduate's knowledge overview includes the interconnectivity and familiarity with political science and sociology principles of public administration in a democratic state, especially in the Slovak Republic and the European Union, the constitutional and legal foundations of public administration with a focus on state administration and local self-government, as well as economic principles and contexts, including organisational and management issues and their practical application in the actual practice of public administration.
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Conditions of admission
The basic condition for admission to Bachelor degree studies is the acquisition of a complete secondary education or a complete secondary vocational education (Section 56(1) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and on Amendments and Additions to Certain Acts, as amended).
The applicant must have passed a state examination in English language or other examination demonstrating a level of the English language proficiency of at least B2.
Applicants will be admitted according to the number of points on a waiting list based on their results in secondary school (maximum 40 points), significant achievements in competitions (10 points), language exams (10 points) and the results of the admission interview (40 points). A maximum of 100 points can be obtained in total.
The admission interview takes place online via the MS Teams platform (or an alternative), in front of a three-member Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee, including its chairperson, is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty on the basis of a proposal from the person responsible for the study programme.
The content of the admission interview is mainly the verification of the applicant's general prerequisites for studies and the applicant's motivation for studies.
The interview will take place on the selected date from May 6, to June 7, 2024. The applicant will be notified of the exact date and time of the interview, including the categories of questions, no later than 10 days before the date of the interview.
Secondary school performance points will be awarded on the basis of the grade point average achieved:
- the average of the grades on the end-of-year certificates for the last two years of study at the secondary school preceding the final year of study,
- from the half-year certificate for the final year of the secondary school study
Points Rating
Learning outcome (the average of grades for learning outcomes in secondary school):
1,00 - 1,15 / 40 points
1,16 - 1,30 / 37 points
1,31 - 1,45 / 34 points
1,46 - 1,60 / 31 points
1,61 - 1,75 / 28 points
1,76 - 1,90 / 25 points
1,91 - 2,05 / 22 points
2,06 - 2,20 / 19 points
2,21 - 2,35 / 16 points
2,36 - 2,50 / 13 points
2,51 - 2,65 / 10 points
2,66 - 2,80 / 7 points
2,81 - 2,95 / 4 points
2,96 - and more / 1 point
Significant Achievements:
Significant achievements in competitions (participants in the regional, national or international round of the Olympiad, Secondary School Vocational Activity and other secondary school competitions at the national or international level)./ 10 points
Foreign Language:
Successful completion of a state examination in a foreign language (other than English) or another examination demonstrating a level of foreign language proficiency (other than English) of at least B2. / 10 points
Admission Interview:
Passing the admission interview / 40 points
Maximum number of points: 100
Additional information
Attachments to the Application for Studies
1. Officially certified end-of-year certificates from secondary school for the two years preceding the final year of study and, if the applicant is still a secondary school student, a half-year certificate for the final year of study at secondary school, or a certificate of academic achievement issued by the secondary school.
2. Officially certified photocopies of evidence of having passed a state examination in English language or other examination demonstrating a level of the English language proficiency of at least B2.
3. Officially certified photocopies of evidence of having passed a state examination in a foreign language (other than English language) or another examination demonstrating a level of the foreign language proficiency of at least B2.
4. Officially certified photocopies of diplomas (certificates) of participation in competitions and olympiads at regional, national or international level (if the applicant has participated in a competition).
5. Officially certified proof of successful completion of full secondary education shall be delivered by the applicant immediately after obtaining the matriculation certificate, at the latest by the time of the student's enrolment.
6. Proof of payment of the admission fee.
7. Copy of valid ID or passport.
8. Curriculum vitae
Conditions for international students
Applicants from abroad and Slovak citizens who have completed their secondary education abroad (except for documents obtained in the Czech Republic) must submit to the study office of the Faculty the original decision or a certified copy of the document on the equivalence of secondary education (nostrification of the school leaving certificate) no later than on the day of enrolment (Act No.422/2015 Coll. on the Recognition of Education Documents and on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Acts, as amended). Nostrification of documents is carried out at the applicant's request by the Košice District Office, Department of Education, Zádielska 1, 041 26 Košice, tel. +421 55 724 5442
International students provide their own email address on the application form, not the email address of an authorised representative.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
The coordinator for students with specific needs:
Ing. Lenka Pčolinská, PhD., telefón: +421 55 234 5141
e-mail: lenka.pcolinska@upjs.sk
The basic condition for admission to Bachelor degree studies is the acquisition of a complete secondary education or a complete secondary vocational education (Section 56(1) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education and on Amendments and Additions to Certain Acts, as amended).
The applicant must have passed a state examination in English language or other examination demonstrating a level of the English language proficiency of at least B2.
Applicants will be admitted according to the number of points on a waiting list based on their results in secondary school (maximum 40 points), significant achievements in competitions (10 points), language exams (10 points) and the results of the admission interview (40 points). A maximum of 100 points can be obtained in total.
The admission interview takes place online via the MS Teams platform (or an alternative), in front of a three-member Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee, including its chairperson, is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty on the basis of a proposal from the person responsible for the study programme.
The content of the admission interview is mainly the verification of the applicant's general prerequisites for studies and the applicant's motivation for studies.
The interview will take place on the selected date from May 6, to June 7, 2024. The applicant will be notified of the exact date and time of the interview, including the categories of questions, no later than 10 days before the date of the interview.
Secondary school performance points will be awarded on the basis of the grade point average achieved:
- the average of the grades on the end-of-year certificates for the last two years of study at the secondary school preceding the final year of study,
- from the half-year certificate for the final year of the secondary school study
Points Rating
Learning outcome (the average of grades for learning outcomes in secondary school):
1,00 - 1,15 / 40 points
1,16 - 1,30 / 37 points
1,31 - 1,45 / 34 points
1,46 - 1,60 / 31 points
1,61 - 1,75 / 28 points
1,76 - 1,90 / 25 points
1,91 - 2,05 / 22 points
2,06 - 2,20 / 19 points
2,21 - 2,35 / 16 points
2,36 - 2,50 / 13 points
2,51 - 2,65 / 10 points
2,66 - 2,80 / 7 points
2,81 - 2,95 / 4 points
2,96 - and more / 1 point
Significant Achievements:
Significant achievements in competitions (participants in the regional, national or international round of the Olympiad, Secondary School Vocational Activity and other secondary school competitions at the national or international level)./ 10 points
Foreign Language:
Successful completion of a state examination in a foreign language (other than English) or another examination demonstrating a level of foreign language proficiency (other than English) of at least B2. / 10 points
Admission Interview:
Passing the admission interview / 40 points
Maximum number of points: 100
Additional information
Attachments to the Application for Studies
1. Officially certified end-of-year certificates from secondary school for the two years preceding the final year of study and, if the applicant is still a secondary school student, a half-year certificate for the final year of study at secondary school, or a certificate of academic achievement issued by the secondary school.
2. Officially certified photocopies of evidence of having passed a state examination in English language or other examination demonstrating a level of the English language proficiency of at least B2.
3. Officially certified photocopies of evidence of having passed a state examination in a foreign language (other than English language) or another examination demonstrating a level of the foreign language proficiency of at least B2.
4. Officially certified photocopies of diplomas (certificates) of participation in competitions and olympiads at regional, national or international level (if the applicant has participated in a competition).
5. Officially certified proof of successful completion of full secondary education shall be delivered by the applicant immediately after obtaining the matriculation certificate, at the latest by the time of the student's enrolment.
6. Proof of payment of the admission fee.
7. Copy of valid ID or passport.
8. Curriculum vitae
Conditions for international students
Applicants from abroad and Slovak citizens who have completed their secondary education abroad (except for documents obtained in the Czech Republic) must submit to the study office of the Faculty the original decision or a certified copy of the document on the equivalence of secondary education (nostrification of the school leaving certificate) no later than on the day of enrolment (Act No.422/2015 Coll. on the Recognition of Education Documents and on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and on Amendments and Supplements to Certain Acts, as amended). Nostrification of documents is carried out at the applicant's request by the Košice District Office, Department of Education, Zádielska 1, 041 26 Košice, tel. +421 55 724 5442
International students provide their own email address on the application form, not the email address of an authorised representative.
Coordinator for students with specific needs
The coordinator for students with specific needs:
Ing. Lenka Pčolinská, PhD., telefón: +421 55 234 5141
e-mail: lenka.pcolinska@upjs.sk
Form of entrance exam
Admission Interview (40 points/100 points)
The admission interview takes place online via the MS Teams platform (or an alternative), in front of a three-member Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee, including its chairperson, is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty on the basis of a proposal from the person responsible for the study programme.
The content of the admission interview is mainly the verification of the applicant's general prerequisites for studies and the applicant's motivation for studies.
The interview will take place on the selected date from May 6, to June 7, 2024. The applicant will be notified of the exact date and time of the interview, including the categories of questions, no later than 10 days before the date of the interview.
Admission Interview (40 points/100 points)
The admission interview takes place online via the MS Teams platform (or an alternative), in front of a three-member Admissions Committee.
The Admissions Committee, including its chairperson, is appointed by the Dean of the Faculty on the basis of a proposal from the person responsible for the study programme.
The content of the admission interview is mainly the verification of the applicant's general prerequisites for studies and the applicant's motivation for studies.
The interview will take place on the selected date from May 6, to June 7, 2024. The applicant will be notified of the exact date and time of the interview, including the categories of questions, no later than 10 days before the date of the interview.
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Apply the application for study
25.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
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Performance of the entrance exam
06.05.2024 - 07.06.2024
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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
30
Additions
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 5000 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 50 €
E-application form: 30 €
Billing information
a) The fee shall be paid by bank transfer.
b) The amount of the fee for the Bachelor’s degree: 30 €
c) Proof of payment of the admissions fee shall be attached as an attachment to the online application.
d) Details of the payment of the administrative fee into an account held at the State Treasury:
IBAN: SK5881800000007000086002
SWIFT: SPSRSKBA (for payment from the Slovak Republic and the EU countries)
SUBASKBX (for payments from outside the EU countries)
Variable symbol for Bachelor studies: 4971
Constant symbol: 0308
Specific symbol: Birth number without a slash (e.g. 1234567890)
Message for the recipient: Name and surname
The fee for the material support of the admission procedure is not refundable to the applicant.
30
Additions
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Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: 5000 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 50 €
E-application form: 30 €
Billing information
a) The fee shall be paid by bank transfer.
b) The amount of the fee for the Bachelor’s degree: 30 €
c) Proof of payment of the admissions fee shall be attached as an attachment to the online application.
d) Details of the payment of the administrative fee into an account held at the State Treasury:
IBAN: SK5881800000007000086002
SWIFT: SPSRSKBA (for payment from the Slovak Republic and the EU countries)
SUBASKBX (for payments from outside the EU countries)
Variable symbol for Bachelor studies: 4971
Constant symbol: 0308
Specific symbol: Birth number without a slash (e.g. 1234567890)
Message for the recipient: Name and surname
The fee for the material support of the admission procedure is not refundable to the applicant.
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Last update: 15.07.2024 16:03