Detailed introduction of Catholic University in Ruzomberok:

Introduction

Catholic University in Ruzomberok is a public higher education institution located in Ruzomberok, Slovakia. It is of a religious nature and its education covers a variety of fields, including humanities, history, education, social and health sciences, arts, economics, management and law.

Overview

Student size: about 4,100 students.

Faculty: It has a group of professional teachers who have rich teaching and research experience in their respective disciplines and provide students with high-quality education and teaching services.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 2000 by the Slovak Bishops' Conference and the National Assembly of the Slovak Republic.

School strength

Teaching: It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs with a rich curriculum covering arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology and other fields. We adopt a variety of teaching methods, focus on combining theory with practice, and cultivate students' professional ability and comprehensive quality.

Scientific research: We actively carry out scientific research activities, have achieved certain research results in the fields of humanities, social sciences, education, health sciences, etc., and cooperate and exchange with other academic institutions at home and abroad to promote discipline development and academic progress.

International exchange: As a member of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) and the Federation of Catholic Universities in Europe (FUCE), we actively participate in international cooperation projects, have established cooperative relations with many universities in Europe and around the world, and carry out student exchanges, teacher visits, joint research and other activities, which enhance the international influence of the school.

Institutions Nature

Public non-profit university.

Educational philosophy

Aims to provide high-quality education based on the Catholic tradition, focus on the all-round development of students, emphasize moral and ethical values, and cultivate talents with social responsibility and professional qualities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: philosophy, history, literature and other disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, pedagogy, special education and other disciplines in the education field, and nursing, public health and other disciplines in the health sciences are the school's key disciplines, which have a certain academic status and influence in Slovakia.

Laboratory situation: The school has some laboratories and research centers related to teaching and research, but the specific key laboratory information is not clearly found.

Department Settings

The school has four colleges:

College of Arts and Literature: It offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in language and literature, history, philosophy, journalism and other majors, and cultivates students' professional qualities and creative abilities in the humanities and arts.

College of Education: It covers majors such as pedagogy, psychology, special education, and preschool education, and is committed to cultivating outstanding educators and educational researchers, and providing talent support for the development of education.

College of Health: It has majors such as nursing, physiotherapy, and public health, and cultivates professionals in the field of health care to contribute to improving the level of public health.

Seminary: Located in Košice, it mainly engages in teaching and research in the fields of theology and religious studies, and cultivates clergy and related professionals.

Ranking

According to the 2023 ranking data, the school ranks 19th in Slovakia, 1841st in Europe, and 8083rd in the world.

Expenses

Tuition: Free for Slovak citizens and EU residents. International students can study for free if they choose courses taught in Slovak, but if they choose courses taught in English, the tuition fee starts from $1,000 per year. The tuition fees for different majors are different, such as $1,500-2,000 per year for undergraduate majors in the Faculty of Arts and Literature, $1,200-1,800 per year for undergraduate majors in the Faculty of Education, and $2,000-2,500 per year for undergraduate majors in the Faculty of Health.

Living expenses: In Ruzomberok, the monthly living expenses are about 300-500 euros, of which accommodation costs about 150-250 euros/month, food costs about 100-150 euros/month, and other expenses include transportation, school supplies, entertainment, etc., about 50-100 euros/month.

Campus

Campus facilities: The campus is located in Ruzomberok, which provides students with rich living and internship opportunities. The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, research centers, student dormitories and other facilities. The school's library has a rich collection of books, providing strong support for students' learning and scientific research.

Campus life: The school focuses on the comprehensive quality training of students, organizes various colorful campus cultural activities, such as academic lectures, cultural and art exhibitions, sports competitions, student club activities, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life, promote communication and cooperation among students, and cultivate students' team spirit and innovation ability. In addition, some religious-related activities will be held to reflect its characteristics as a Catholic university.