Zvolen
Technical University in Zvolen
The Technical University in Zvolen is a modern university that provides education at all three levels of higher education in accordance with European standards. The university has unique study programs among all universities in Slovakia with an emphasis on forestry and ecology. The university prepares professionals in the fields of: forestry, civil engineering, technology, production and communications, environmental sciences, security services, economics and management.
In accordance with its main focus, the university fulfils its mission of a “green university”, which is based on the tradition of one of the oldest technical and forestry universities in Europe and the world.
- Faculty of Forestry
- Faculty of woodworking
- Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
- University study program
Technical University in Zvolen
Faculty of Forestry
The Faculty of Forestry has the best experts in the field of biological research, silviculture approved by the Accreditation Commission of the Slovak Republic. Graduates of the faculty work mainly in companies in the public, private forestry and energy sectors, as well as in the environmental sector.
Bachelor's:
– Forestry
– Applied Zoology and Hunting
Master:
– Adaptive forestry
– Applied Zoology and Hunting
– Forest ecology
– Geoinformation and mapping techniques in forestry
Doctoral study programmes
– forest
ecology – forest
ecosystem services – forest
management – forest phytology
The main condition for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's) is the achievement of a complete secondary general education or a complete secondary vocational education.
Admission without entrance exams.
If the number of applications exceeds the planned number, preference will be given to applicants with a GPA of 2.00 or lower in the Slovak equivalent.
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 35 euros
Master's degree – applications accepted until 31.06.2026, fee – 35 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 31.07.2026, fee – 35 euros
Technical University in Zvolen
Faculty of Wood Sciences
The Faculty of Wood Sciences of the Technical University educates interior and furniture designers, carpentry and timber construction specialists, rescuers and firefighter specialists, economists in the field of ecology and forestry. The educational process is based on the latest world knowledge of science, technology and economics.
Bachelor's Programs
– Wood processing with IT support
– Furniture
design and production– Wooden buildings
– Economics and management of woodworking enterprises
– Furniture and interior
design– Fire protection and safety
Engineering/Master's Degree Programs
— fire protection and safety
– wooden buildings
– furniture
creation and construction – wood engineering
– economics and management of woodworking industry
enterprises – furniture and interior design
Doctoral study programmes
- technology of wood
processing – economics and management of the forestry and timber complex – university study programme
– furniture and housing
design – fire protection and safety
The main condition for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's) is the achievement of a complete secondary general education or a complete secondary vocational education.
Admission without entrance exams.
Other conditions:
• For the Furniture and Interior Design program: the entrance exams consist of sections that verify the applicant's creativity and artistic talent, their complex design skills (including technical creativity), as well as a test that ascertains their knowledge of fine arts, architecture and design.
by 30 November 2025 – Furniture and interior design
by 31 May 2026 – Further training programmes
Application Fee:
40 euros – Furniture and interior design (full-time)
35 EUR – Wood processing with IT support, Furniture design and production, Wooden buildings, Economics and management of woodworking enterprises, Fire protection and safety
Technical University in Zvolen
Faculty of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
The mission of the faculty is to educate professionals with a wide range of knowledge in the field of ecology and environmental science. Graduates can find employment as ecologists, specialists in the field of environmental engineering, forensic experts, criminologists in the field of environmental offenses, specialists in the exploitation of landscape areas.
Bachelor's and Engineer's Degree Programs
— ecology and biodiversity
conservation – landscape
protection and use— forensic and forensic environmental science
Doctoral study programmes
– ecology and biodiversity
conservation – environmental engineering
– landscape protection and use
The main condition for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's) is the achievement of a complete secondary general education or a complete secondary vocational education.
Admission without entrance exams.
It is necessary to provide a medical certificate of suitability for study at the faculty.
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 35 euros
Master's studies – applications accepted until 31.07.2026, fee – 35 euros
Doctoral studies – applications accepted until 31.5.2026, fee – 40 euros.
Technical University in Zvolen
University Study Program
The Technical University offers this university degree program, which is supported by specialized departments from several faculties of the university. It is a modern curriculum that combines several scientific fields and ensures the preparation of experts for the modern future development of the economy and society.
Bachelor's and Engineer's Degree Programs
– Economics and Management of Natural Resources
Doctoral Study Programmes
– Economics and Management of the Forest and Forestry Complex
The main condition for admission to the 1st level (bachelor's) is the achievement of a complete secondary general education or a complete secondary vocational education.
Admission without entrance exams.
Bachelor's degree – applications accepted until 31.03.2026, fee – 35 euros
Master's degree – applications are accepted until June 30, 2026, fee: 35 euros
Doctoral studies – applications are accepted until 31.05.2026, fee – 35 euros
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