Residence permit for studying in Slovakia

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Residence permit for study

A residence permit in Slovakia for education is an excellent opportunity to become a resident of an EU country for the entire period of study. It can be issued by a foreigner of any age. The main condition is attendance at an educational institution in the Slovak Republic: school, university, specialized training for admission or language courses. The local universities are valued for their level of teaching and presentation of educational material. A third-country national who has received local education has a good chance of staying and planning his life in Europe. Residence permit for study is given for a maximum of six years.

There are 3 options for obtaining a residence permit in Slovakia for study:

studying at a Slovak university;
secondary special education;
language courses.

Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Benefits of getting an education in a Slovak university:

The certificate is recognized in the EU countries and a number of other states. This will definitely simplify your job search and positively affect your career prospects.
Free educational programs if the training is conducted in the state language and sometimes in English. Money will have to be spent only on a hostel, textbooks and daily needs.
Benefits for visiting museums, exhibitions, galleries, festivals and similar events.
Cultural environment. The mentality of the inhabitants of the republic is close in spirit to our applicants. It is easy to adapt to the local environment and assimilate here.
Career opportunities. Graduates can get a place in large organizations or establish their own company.

Slovakia has a positive attitude towards foreign students. There is a wide range of educational programs to choose from, and tuition and living costs are lower than in other EU countries. It is also easier to obtain a student visa and a temporary residence permit in the Slovak Republic. Free education is available to applicants who have successfully passed the entrance exams and speak the state language.

Benefits of secondary specialized education:

Budget education.
You do not need to take entrance exams and know the local language.
The cost of three meals a day is 3 €.
You can live in a school dormitory for only 30 € per month.
The duration of training is 3-4 years.
Students can work twenty hours a week and thus provide for themselves.
50% of the study time is devoted to practical training at the top enterprises of the Slovak Republic, which allows students to gain the necessary experience and acquaintances.
School graduates know the state language perfectly.
With a diploma of secondary specialized education, you can immediately start working in Slovakia or another European country where there is a need for specialized specialists.
A graduate gets a chance to enter any university of the Slovak Republic on a budgetary basis and get a complete higher education.

Advantages of language courses

To enroll in free education at a Slovak university, you need to pass entrance exams in the state language. To simplify this task, some higher education institutions and schools have opened private courses. By enrolling in such courses, a foreigner can apply for a residence permit. Mandatory condition: classes should be given at least 25 hours every week. They will allow for one academic year to learn the language and prepare for admission to the university of the republic.

The list of documents required for obtaining a residence permit for study:

valid biometric passport;
2 clear color photos 3x3.5 cm in size;
statement in Slovak;
bank statement (personal account must contain at least 2600 €);
apostilled and translated into the state language certificate of no criminal record;
confirmation of admission.

Do you want to apply for a residence permit in Slovakia for study? Trust the professionals. Our team will prepare the necessary package of papers for enrollment and obtaining a residence permit through education in the Slovak Republic and will accompany you at all stages of this process.

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