LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN ARCHITECTURE

Conditions of admission

BASIC CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO STUDY

Pursuant to Section 56 (4) of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions and on Amendments to Certain Acts (hereinafter referred to as the "Act") and pursuant to Article 32 (1) of the Study Regulations of the SUA in Nitra, the basic condition for admission to doctoral studies is second-level university education.

 

OTHER CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO STUDY

Pursuant to Section 57 (1) and (3) of the Act, the admission procedure for doctoral studies includes an entrance examination which verifies the applicant's abilities for study.

Pursuant to Article 32 (2) of the Study Regulations of the SUA in Nitra, the committee takes into account the knowledge of one world language, in the case of foreign applicants knowledge of Slovak and world languages, subjects forming the theoretical basis of the selected study programme and the presentation of theses on the topic of the dissertation (published on the website and on the Euraxess portal). Activities in the scientific activities of students during the second degree of study are taken into account.

Admission to study in a doctoral study programme is carried out by an admission procedure on dates publicly announced, usually once, or at most twice during a calendar year. Information for applicants is published in Slovak and English.

If an applicant for doctoral studies chooses a dissertation topic announced by an external educational institution, the external educational institution must also agree to his or her admission to doctoral studies. The entrance examination (Section 57 (3) of the Act) is held before a committee in which members from the higher education institution and members designated by the statutory body of the external educational institution are represented. Members from the university are appointed by the Dean for SPs held at the faculty and by the Rector for SPs that do not take place at the faculty. The entrance examination may be held at the premises of the external educational institution with the participation of representatives of the higher education institution upon agreement between the higher education institution or faculty and the external educational institution.

Other conditions for admission to doctoral studies also include:

-          Completeness of the application together with attachments and proof of payment of the fee, while it is possible or recommended to submit the application electronically. Other documents that cannot be submitted electronically at the time of submitting the application will be submitted by applicants during the admission procedure.

-          Personal participation of the applicant in the entrance examination on the given date. In the case of worthy facts, the entrance exam will take place online via MS Teams.

METHOD OF VERIFYING OTHER CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION

In accordance with Article 32 (2) of the Study Regulations of the SUA in Nitra, during the entrance examination, the committee evaluates the knowledge of one world language (knowledge of Slovak and world languages for foreign applicants), knowledge of the subjects forming the theoretical basis of the selected study programme and the presentation of theses on the topic of the dissertation (the framework project contains the preliminary aim of the thesis, the reason for the choice of the topic, the prerequisites and motivation of the applicant for the research of the given topic,  preliminary proposal of the methodology, expected benefit for practice). The evaluation takes into account the results and activities in the applicant's professional and scientific activities during previous studies.

The Dean decides on the admission of an applicant to doctoral studies on the basis of the results of the entrance examination. Every applicant for doctoral studies must pass an entrance examination.

Method of verification (oral/written) and evaluation (max. values) of the entrance examination for the study programme Landscape and garden architecture:

 

Evaluation of the applicant's prerequisites

Maximum number of points

full-time / part-time study

 

Knowledge in the field of the chosen field of study and programme (oral form)

20 pts

Presentation of the framework project on the topic of the dissertation (oral form)

30 pts

Ability to communicate in English (can be replaced by a certificate)* (oral/written)

20 pts

GPA from the 2nd degree of study          

- for a range of up to 2.00 (determine)

- for a range above 2.00 (determine)

 

(with regard to the quality of the completed university and the profile of study)

150 pts

5 b

Active participation in the scientific research field (active participation in the student scientific activity or other scientific event and possible placement, publications, knowledge of other foreign languages – provide a language certificate in another language, such as the language of presentation, awards, foreign stays, mobility, internships, motivation letter, additional studies and courses (pedagogical studies, courses in statistics, programming, etc. – submit a diploma or certificate))

25 pts

Maximum of points

100 pts

 

* An applicant may submit a document proving a satisfactory level of knowledge of the English language by means of one of the following three certificates/certificates (does not apply to applicants for whom AJ is the mother tongue and applicants with citizenship of countries where AJ is one of the state languages):

-          State language exam at least B2 level

-          UNIcert® at B2 or C1 level.

-          IELTS Academic Version (International English Language Testing Service, British Council) with a minimum score of 6.5 points.

-          Cambridge Exam (Certificate in Advanced English, or a certificate of English proficiency from the University of Cambridge at least at B2 level).

-          TOEFL at least at B2 level.

-          Other recognised certificate of language proficiency level at least B2 according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

-          In the event that the applicant fails to submit a document proving a satisfactory level of knowledge of the English language, such a level will be confirmed by a representative of the SUA Language Centre at the admission interview after the examination.

At the applicant's request, the form of the entrance examination and the method of its implementation will be determined for an applicant with special needs, taking into account their specific needs, based on the evaluation of their specific needs.

The admissions committee will evaluate the result of the entrance examinations at a closed meeting. If several applicants for the same topic of the dissertation take part in the entrance examinations, the admissions committee determines the order of success of the applicants according to the result of the entrance examinations.

The admissions committee will provide a report on the result of the entrance exams, which will include an overview of the points obtained for individual areas, as well as the ranking according to the total number of points achieved. The report with their annexes shall be confirmed by the chairman of the admissions committee with his signature and handed over to the dean of the faculty.

The decision on the result of the admission procedure must be made in writing within 30 days of the verification of the fulfilment of the conditions for admission to study.

When admitting to doctoral studies, the Dean has the right to select applicants with better results who are enrolled in other topics or a different study programme.

An applicant who has received a decision on non-admission to doctoral studies may submit a request for a review of this decision to the authority that issued the decision within eight days from the date of its delivery.

 

INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND APPLICANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SECOND LEVEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES ABROAD

In addition to the obligatory attachments, a foreign applicant or an applicant who has completed their studies at the second level of study abroad must attach to the application form  or to the Application Form an officially verified Decision on the Recognition of a Document on Education.

A decision on the recognition of a document on education (recognition of the level of education without a comparison of the field) is issued  by the Ministry of Education, Development, Research and Youth of the Slovak Republic if the recognition of the degree is applied for by an applicant whose document on education was issued in a country with which an international bilateral treaty has been signed, but also by an applicant from any other state for the purpose of proving the fulfilment of the basic condition of admission to study. Detailed information is published: https://www.minedu.sk/recognition-of-level-of-foreign-higher-education-qualifications-international-agreements/#BilAgr

 

A decision on the recognition of a document on education (recognition of a document on education in a field of study) is issued by a higher education institution in the Slovak Republic that implements a study programme in the same or a related field of study as stated on the document on duly completed higher education. Detailed information is published: http://www.uniag.sk/sk/uznavanie-dokladov-o-vzdelani, https://www.uniag.sk/en/recognition-of-prior-learning

Foreign applicants (with the exception of applicants from the Czech Republic and applicants who have graduated from the Slovak language) who apply for the study programme provided at the SUA in Nitra in the Slovak language and in a combination of Slovak and English must take an online test and an online oral interview aimed at determining the level of their language proficiency in the Slovak language. Testing is provided by the SUA Language Centre in Nitra (https://cj.uniag.sk/sk/domov/) on two dates, about which applicants will be informed in advance.

After passing the language test, the candidate will be issued with a certificate of test result corresponding to the language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The test and confirmation are charged € 30. If the level of language proficiency of the applicant for study is lower than A1, the applicant will not be admitted to study. If the level of language proficiency of the applicant is A1, the applicant has fulfilled one of the conditions for admission to study, but will be obliged to complete a 30-hour paid Slovak language course organized by the SUA Language Centre in Nitra (course fee: €120). The course will take place from August 25, 2025 to September 5, 2025. Upon completion of the course, the applicant will be issued with a certificate of completion. If the applicant's language proficiency level is A2 or above, the applicant has fulfilled one of the admission conditions.

Detailed information about the test and the course will be provided on the website of the Language Centre (https://cj.uniag.sk/sk/domov/).

Other requirements for PhD studies are regulated by Methodological Instruction 03/2022 Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at SUA in Nitra (https://www.uniag.sk/en/study-programmes-3).

 

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE

The admission procedure for doctoral studies at  the Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering of SUA in Nitra for the academic year 2025/2026 is carried out in accordance with Sections 56 and 57 of the Act and in accordance with Article 32 of the Study Regulations of the SUA in Nitra.

Terms:

Deadline for submission of applications to:         31.05.2025

Date of the entrance examination:                          13/06/2025

Decision on the outcome of the admission procedure:

within 30 days of verifying the fulfilment of the conditions for admission to study

Fees:

Admission fee:                                                               50 €

Payment method:                                                          cashless according to the instructions provided in the electronic application        

Payment method:

cashless according to the instructions provided in the electronic application

 

 

 

 

Information on the admission procedure, the application procedure and the mandatory annexes are published on the

www.fzki.uniag.sk/sk

The topics of the dissertations are published on the faculty website

http://www.fzki.uniag.sk/sk/doktorandske-studijne-programy/

 

The Programme Committee of the Landscape and garden architecture study programme approved the draft conditions and rules of the admission procedure for the given study programme, taking into account the specifics for students with special needs, on 23.9.2024.

 

The conditions and rules of the admission procedure for the study programme Landscape and garden architecture were discussed in the Board of Internal Quality Assurance System of Education at SUA in Nitra on 10/12/2024.

 

Additional information

 

Conditions for international students

INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND APPLICANTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SECOND LEVEL OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES ABROAD

In addition to the obligatory attachments, a foreign applicant or an applicant who has completed their studies at the second level of study abroad must attach to the application form  or to the Application Form an officially verified Decision on the Recognition of a Document on Education.

A decision on the recognition of a document on education (recognition of the level of education without a comparison of the field) is issued  by the Ministry of Education, Development, Research and Youth of the Slovak Republic if the recognition of the degree is applied for by an applicant whose document on education was issued in a country with which an international bilateral treaty has been signed, but also by an applicant from any other state for the purpose of proving the fulfilment of the basic condition of admission to study. Detailed information is published: https://www.minedu.sk/recognition-of-level-of-foreign-higher-education-qualifications-international-agreements/#BilAgr

 

A decision on the recognition of a document on education (recognition of a document on education in a field of study) is issued by a higher education institution in the Slovak Republic that implements a study programme in the same or a related field of study as stated on the document on duly completed higher education. Detailed information is published: http://www.uniag.sk/sk/uznavanie-dokladov-o-vzdelani, https://www.uniag.sk/en/recognition-of-prior-learning

Foreign applicants (with the exception of applicants from the Czech Republic and applicants who have graduated from the Slovak language) who apply for the study programme provided at the SUA in Nitra in the Slovak language and in a combination of Slovak and English must take an online test and an online oral interview aimed at determining the level of their language proficiency in the Slovak language. Testing is provided by the SUA Language Centre in Nitra (https://cj.uniag.sk/sk/domov/) on two dates, about which applicants will be informed in advance.

After passing the language test, the candidate will be issued with a certificate of test result corresponding to the language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The test and confirmation are charged € 30. If the level of language proficiency of the applicant for study is lower than A1, the applicant will not be admitted to study. If the level of language proficiency of the applicant is A1, the applicant has fulfilled one of the conditions for admission to study, but will be obliged to complete a 30-hour paid Slovak language course organized by the SUA Language Centre in Nitra (course fee: €120). The course will take place from August 25, 2025 to September 5, 2025. Upon completion of the course, the applicant will be issued with a certificate of completion. If the applicant's language proficiency level is A2 or above, the applicant has fulfilled one of the admission conditions.

Detailed information about the test and the course will be provided on the website of the Language Centre (https://cj.uniag.sk/sk/domov/).

Other requirements for PhD studies are regulated by Methodological Instruction 03/2022 Quality Assurance of Doctoral Studies at SUA in Nitra (https://www.uniag.sk/en/study-programmes-3).

Coordinator for students with specific needs

University coordinator:

Mgr. Jana Rybanská, PhD., Centrum pedagogiky a psychologického poradenstva, Fakulta ekonomika a manažmentu SPU v Nitre, tel.: 037/641 4898, e-mail: jana.rybanska@uniag.sk

Coordinator at FZKI SPU v Nitre:

doc. Ing. arch. Roberta Štěpánková, PhD. - prodekanka pre vzdelávaciu činnosť FZKI SPU v Nitre

Tulipánová 7, 949 01 Nitra, tel.: 037/641 5429
e-mail: roberta.stepankova@uniag.sk

 

General information on the admission exam

Method of verification (oral/written) and evaluation (max. values) of the entrance examination for the study programme Landscape and garden architecture:

 

Evaluation of the applicant's prerequisites

Maximum number of points

full-time / part-time study

 

Knowledge in the field of the chosen field of study and programme (oral form)

20 pts

Presentation of the framework project on the topic of the dissertation (oral form)

30 pts

Ability to communicate in English (can be replaced by a certificate)* (oral/written)

20 pts

GPA from the 2nd degree of study          

- for a range of up to 2.00 (determine)

- for a range above 2.00 (determine)

 

(with regard to the quality of the completed university and the profile of study)

150 pts

5 b

Active participation in the scientific research field (active participation in the student scientific activity or other scientific event and possible placement, publications, knowledge of other foreign languages – provide a language certificate in another language, such as the language of presentation, awards, foreign stays, mobility, internships, motivation letter, additional studies and courses (pedagogical studies, courses in statistics, programming, etc. – submit a diploma or certificate))

25 pts

Maximum of points

100 pts

 

Form of entrance exam

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Tests

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• Apply the application for study

  22.04.2025 - 31.05.2025

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Anticipated number of applicants to be accepted
2


Current number of filed applications:
0


Additions

• CV (electronic form)
• doklad o zaplatení poplatku za prijímacie konanie - úhrada cez internetbanking, bankový prevod (electronic form)
• overené fotokópie dokladov o absolvovaní štúdia (vysokoškolský diplom, vysvedčenie o štátnej skúške, dodatok k diplomu, overenie netreba u uchádzača, ktorý absolvoval II. stupeň štúdia na FZKI SPU v Nitre (electronic form)
• zoznam doteraz publikovaných odborných a vedeckých (umeleckých) prác (electronic form)
• doklad o odbornej praxi, ak uchádzač pred nástupom na doktorandské štúdium bol v pracovnom pomere (electronic form)
• rámcový projekt k téme dizertačnej práce (max. 2 A4) (electronic form)
• výpis výsledkov magisterského, inžinierskeho, doktorského štúdia v jednotlivých rokoch a celoštudijný priemer, ktorý vydáva študijné oddelenie (electronic form)
• účasť a úspešnosť na olympiádach, súťažiach, študentskej vedeckej odbornej činnosti, autorstvo objavov, alebo priemyselných vzorov uvedie uchádzač osobitne na zvláštnej prílohe (electronic form)

Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free


The fee for admission procedure
application form: 50 €
E-application form: 50 €

Billing information

The following data is required to make the payment for the admission procedure:

 

Name and address of the payee:                         Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra

Beneficiary's bank                                                 Štátna pokladnica, Radlinského 32, Bratislava 810 05

Account number:                                                      7000066247/8180

IBAN:                                                                      SK40 8180 0000 0070 0006 6247

Variable symbol:                                                   104900

Constant symbol:                                                  0558

Specific symbol:                                                    104900721

Message for recipient:                                          surname and first name of the applicant (state without diacritics).

The following data are required to make the payment for the admission procedure from other countries including also SWIFT code:   SPSRSKBA

Information of the admission procedure are also available at: www.fzki.uniag.sk ; www.portalVS.sk

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