Detailed introduction of University of Žilina:

Introduction

The University of Žilina is a modern and influential public comprehensive university in Slovakia, famous for its teaching and research in transportation, engineering technology and related fields.

Overview

Student size: Currently, about 8,000 students are educated in 169 accredited study areas in 7 faculties of the university, covering all forms and degrees of university study.

Faculty: It has a group of professional professors and researchers who have rich teaching and scientific research experience in their respective fields and provide high-quality education and guidance to students.

History and establishment time

The school was established on October 1, 1953 in Prague as the Railway Academy.

In 1959, the institution was renamed the University of Transportation and moved to Žilina.

In 1980, due to the increasing importance of communications in the curriculum and the change of the school's research direction, it was renamed the University of Transportation and Communications.

November 20, 1996 On the same day, according to the law passed by the Slovak National Assembly, it was renamed the University of Žilina again.

School Strength

Teaching: It provides higher education at three levels: undergraduate, master and doctoral, covering full-time and part-time forms. All colleges provide supplementary pedagogy courses for students and graduates. The school focuses on cultivating students' practical ability and professional quality. Its graduates are highly favored by employers due to their good comprehensive quality and practical ability, and have maintained a high competitiveness in the job market for a long time.

Scientific research: It actively participates in domestic and foreign scientific research projects. In 2013, it established two important scientific research sites, the University Science and Technology Park and the Research Center. The school participates in 200 national and 65 international scientific research projects every year, and organizes about 60 scientific and professional activities. Its scientific research results not only have an important impact on teaching activities, but also promote international cooperation and close integration with practice. For example, the author team of the School of Mechanical Engineering has won the Technology Transfer Award.

International Exchange: It has established extensive contacts with many foreign universities. Professors and researchers actively participate in international education and scientific research projects, such as the EU's Tempus, Copernicus, Cost, LLP/Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Than Ceepus, National Scholarship Program, DAAD and other projects. Its academic staff also participated in the EU's 6th and 7th Framework Programs.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to cultivating professionals with innovative spirit, practical ability and social responsibility, focusing on combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, so that students can quickly adapt to the needs of society and the workplace after graduation and contribute to the development of the country and society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Transportation, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, informatics, media and communication, geodesy and cartography, economics and management are the school's advantageous disciplines, leading in Slovakia, and providing students with high-quality professional education and research opportunities.

Laboratory situation: The school has a number of professional scientific research laboratories and research centers, such as the Institute of Forensic Engineering, the Institute of Information and Communication Technology, and the Transportation Research Center. These laboratories are equipped with advanced instruments and software tools, providing good conditions for teachers and students to carry out scientific research and supporting cutting-edge research and technological innovation in related disciplines.

Department settings

The school has a total of 7 colleges, including the School of Civil Engineering, the School of Electrical Engineering, the School of Management Science and Information, the School of Mechanical Engineering, the School of Humanities, the School of Transportation Operations and Economics, and the School of Safety Engineering.

Ranking

In the 2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia rankings, the school ranks 168th.

Expenses

Public universities in Slovakia are funded by the government and tuition fees are relatively low. The tuition fees of the University of Žilina vary according to the major and degree level. Generally speaking, the tuition fees for undergraduate courses are about 2000-5000 euros/year, the tuition fees for master's courses are about 3000-6000 euros/year, and the tuition fees for doctoral courses are about 4000-8000 euros/year.

Campus

Campus facilities: The campus is located in the city of Žilina and has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums and other teaching and living facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions. The school's library has a rich collection of professional books and academic journals in various disciplines, and also provides electronic resource access services to facilitate students' study and research.

Campus life: The school focuses on the comprehensive quality training of students, and has carried out a variety of campus cultural activities and club activities, such as academic lectures, cultural and art exhibitions, sports competitions, etc., which enrich students' extracurricular life and promote students' all-round development. In addition, the school also provides students with various internship and practice opportunities to help students apply what they have learned to actual work and improve students' practical ability and employment competitiveness.