Cost of studying in Slovakia

Studying in Slovakia costs an EU student around €8,628 a year: no tuition at public universities, plus about €719 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €5,000 in tuition instead. Here's tuition for EU and international students at the 6 universities we index, plus what a month of living costs, from Eurostat.

Tuition figures are typical yearly fees, sourced from Eurydice 2024/25 (as of 2025/26). Specific programmes — especially medicine and English-taught tracks — can charge more. Always confirm on the university's official page.

What a year costs, compared

North Macedonia€5,920

Bosnia and Herzegovina€6,552

Bulgaria€6,968

Poland€7,380

Romania€7,840

Serbia€8,040

Slovakia€8,628

Croatia€8,762

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Slovakia?

Studying in Slovakia costs an EU student around €8,628 a year: no tuition at public universities, plus about €719 a month to live. Students from outside the EU usually pay €5,000 in tuition instead.

How much is tuition in Slovakia for EU students?

Public universities in Slovakia typically charge EU/EEA students no tuition fees. Private universities and some programmes charge their own fees — always check the university's page.

How much do international (non-EU) students pay in Slovakia?

Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €5,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more.

What are living costs for a student in Slovakia?

Plan for roughly €719 a month (rent, food, transport) — about €8,628 per year, based on Eurostat. Big cities cost more than the average, smaller towns less.

Last updated 2026-09-15.