Detroit of Europe

Study in Slovakia.

Lowest Living Cost in Eurozone (€350/mo).
Home to ESET & Jaguar Land Rover.
50% PR Credit for Students.

Quick Facts

Schengen

CapitalBratislava

CurrencyEuro (€)

Population5.37 Million (2026)

Indian Diaspora550 - 700

IntakeSept (Main)

SchengenYes

Cities & Economy

Automotive Powerhouse of Europe.

Bratislava

445,000

Capital. Most universities & intl companies.

Košice

236,000

Industrial hub (East). Gothic cathedral.

Prešov

94,000

Salt mining history & universities.

Žilina

86,000

Transport hub. Gateway to mountains.

Nitra

85,000

Oldest city. Agricultural & Automotive focus.

Key Industries & Brands

Automotive'Detroit of Europe'. Highest cars per capita.VW, Kia, Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis

Energy & OilMajor energy sector players.Slovnaft, Slovenské elektrárne, SPP

Steel & MiningHeavy industry backbone.U. S. Steel Košice

Tech & CyberWorld-famous Antivirus software HQ.ESET

RetailStrong retail employment.Lidl, Tesco, Kaufland

Universities

Public & Private Institutions.

Comenius University (Bratislava) - Medicine/Mgmt

Slovak University of Technology (STU)

Technical University of Košice (TUKE)

University of Economics in Bratislava

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score Min 55% - 60%

Backlogs Up to 5 Accepted

Age 18 - 25 Years

Gap 2-3 Years (Justified)

Postgraduate

Score Min 55% - 60%

Backlogs Accepted

Age 21 - 35 Years

Gap Accepted with Work

Backlogs: 5-10 accepted. Age limit is flexible up to 35 for Masters.

English Proficiency

MOI & Visa Warning

Visa Risk: While universities accept MOI, the Embassy often prefers standardized tests. We recommend IELTS/PTE/Duolingo for a stronger visa application.

Test	Score
IELTS	6.0
TOEFL	75 - 85
PTE	55 - 60
Duolingo	105 - 115
MOI	Accepted*

Funds & Budget

Cost of Living in 2026.

Monthly Living (Shared)

Rent (Shared)€180 – €250

Food/Utilities€150 – €200

Total€350 – €450

Visa Funds

Bank Balance

€5,000 - €6,000Approx ₹5.5 Lakhs

Visa Fee

€60 - €80+ VFS Charges

Insurance

€30,000 CoverMedical Insurance

Requirements:

Personal Bank Statement (3-6 Months)
International Debit Card Copy
Notarized Sponsorship Affidavit (if sponsored)

Work Income

Min Wage: 134.40 CZK/hr. Student: 150-200 CZK/hr.

Monthly (Part-time): 12k - 16k CZK

Visa Roadmap

From Admission to Arrival.

Apply

University Portal (Jan - May).

Documents

Passport, 10th/12th/Degree.

Apostille

Mandatory MEA Apostille on Degree/Transcripts.

Offer Letter

Receive Letter of Acceptance.

Visa Filing

National Visa D at Embassy/VFS.

Processing

TAT: 15 - 30 Days.

Arrival

Travel to Slovakia.

PVZP Insurance Mandatory

PCC (Apostilled) Required

Path to PR (5 Years)

50%

2 Years Master's

= 1 Year Counted

100%

4 Years Work

Counts Fully

5 Years Total

Eligible for PR

Spouse Rules

Apply Together: Possible but Risky.
Apply Later: Safer. Wait for student residence card.
Work: Spouse gets Free Access to Labor Market.

Stay Back

9 Months Job Seeker Visa.
Free access to labor market (No Labor Market Test).

FAQs

Common questions about Slovakia.

To get Permanent Residency (PR), you need 5 years of continuous residence. However, time spent on a Student Visa counts as 50%. Example: A 2-Year Master's degree counts as 1 Year towards PR.

Yes, family reunification is allowed. However, you generally cannot apply together. Students must usually live in Slovakia for 1 year before the spouse applies (unless you are a PhD researcher). Once approved, the spouse gets unrestricted access to the labor market.

YES. Your 10th, 12th, and Degree certificates MUST be Apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India to be recognized for final enrollment in Slovakia.

Graduates can extend their residence permit for **9 Months** to search for a job or start a business.

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