History
Pavol Jozef Šafárik University was established in 1959 as the second classical University in Slovakia. The current structure of P. J. Šafárik University includes five faculties – Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Public Administration and Faculty of Arts. At our University more than 7 500 students are studying.
Education
The key mission of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice is to provide higher education based on the newest scientific findings in a wide international context, following the European trends and goals laid down in the Bologna Declaration and other documents. Developing a harmonious personality by its knowledge improvement, wisdom and creativity rise in a person, the University fulfils its mission. The students are being led to tolerance, critical and independent way of thinking, self-confidence and national awareness.
Research
At this university, top research teams focused on quantum magnetism and nanophysics, bioactive substances for biomedical applications, as well as research of atherosclerosis.
PhD Programmes
Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Austria - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture For Students And Phd Students - Scholarships By Action Austria - Slovakia
General Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Aktion Austria - Slovakia: Summer Slovak Language Course - scholarship (A to SK)
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Grant
1250 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Austria - Research Stay For Phd Students - Action Austria - Slovakia
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Grant
1025 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
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Grant
734 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2024
Governmental scholarships of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
2400 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Literary Residency Program
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
734 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
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Grant
90 EUR
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Anytime
Austria - Short-term Study/research Stay For Phd Students, University Teachers And Researchers (1 - 3 Days) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Bulgaria - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Austria - Project Funding Of The Action Austria - Slovakia - Target Projects
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
851 -150
2023
701 -100
2022
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1201 -200
2023
1001
2022
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
1365 -51
2022
1314
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Library services
The University Library of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (hereinafter “UL“) makes available and lends from its own collections any books and information documents in both printed and electronic form.
ICT services
Center of Information and Communication Technologies of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University is the university information facility and also is responsible for solving problems of information technologies and communication systems.
Sports facilities
The renovated MINERVA building in the campus of the Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice on Moyzesova Street will serve for leisure activities for students.
Student clubs
There are a lot of clubs and interest group inside the university, such as slovak botanical society or slovak chemical society.