FAQs

FAQ Incoming

Incoming students

Yes, there are, though with various opening hours that you need to look out for. Examples: Raspberry Restaurant, Opera Lounge, Spirit Bar, Lighthouse, P38, Bar Pekárska, 3anglo, Oxo Tea Cocktails, Smoking Hookah Lounge, Ape, History restaurant & disco, Ten bar, Čajka, Monkey Club

Yes, ESN students organize Welcome week during which foreign students get to know each other, the city they will be living in and the Slovakia itself. Furthermore, ESN students organize trips, parties and other events. The program of university for foreign students varies every semester, so follow information on Truni.international.

The pedagogical faculty is located on Priemyselná 4 street. To get there in 20 minutes time, take bus nr. 08 (direction Modranka) from bus station on Špačinská street and get out on Tamaškovičova street which is next to faculty building.

Students can use city buses with a student ISIC card. You can load credit onto the card and tap it in the bus.

Yes, everything you’ll need is within easy walking distance from dorm.

The main university building is just a 5-minute stroll away. The city center with cafes, shops, restaurants, the library, cultural venues, and sports facilities is also only a few minutes on foot.

Popular spots include Synagóga Café and Thalmeiner in the city center. They are great for studying or meeting friends. PalEta, Raspberry Café, and Vespa Caffetteria also offer cozy spaces, good coffee, and Wi-Fi, all within walking distance. For extended info about these spots, check Welcome center

Winters in Trnava are cold, with temperatures often below 0 °C and occasional snow. Summers are warm and sunny, usually between 25–30 °C. To get smart info about the weather, check Smart Trnava website.

You can explore the historic city center, visit galleries, relax in cafés, join student events, or enjoy parks, sports, and day trips to nearby nature areas. Check out Welcome center, or go to Region Trnava or Slovakia Travel for more inspiration

The dorm has double rooms with private bathrooms, shared kitchens, study rooms, a computer room, laundry, a gym, and vending machines with drinks and snacks.

At the Petra Pázmány dormitory students are accommodated in double rooms, each equipped with a private bathroom that includes a shower, toilet, and washbasin. Each room also has a small fridge and free Wi-Fi access.

Exams are held in winter (Jan–Feb) and summer (May–June). Students register and choose exam dates through the MAIS system.

Log into the MAIS system with your student credentials, select your courses, and register for exams before the deadline. Check the system regularly for updates and exam schedules. Currently, MAIS doesn’t provide English language settings, so either ask for help the other students, or use translator.

At Trnava University, exams can be oral, written, or include presentations depending on the course and the instructor.

Incomming staff

In order to participate in the Erasmus+ program, a bilateral agreement must be concluded between your university and Trnava University. Please check with your international office or website (link to the Cooperation and Partnerships section) to find out if such an agreement exists.

In the case of training, it is not necessary to have a bilateral agreement between your university and Trnava University. However, check with your international office, as universities may set their own rules.

At the same time, follow the established process for Erasmus+ mobility.

For communication with our university, it is important that you have a direct contact at the faculty with whom you can arrange the implementation of teaching. If you do not have such a contact, write to international@truni.sk and the international office will connect you to the responsible persons at the faculty. After reaching an agreement with the faculty, you need to have this person sign the completed Mobility Agreement, which will be provided to you by your international office.

Part of the process is filling out a short application form, which serves to register you with us and on the basis of which we will send you practical information about Trnava, accommodation, and other details.

The short information questionnaire serves to register your presence at TRUNI. Since your mobility can only be communicated at the faculty level, the TRUNI international office may not be informed. In this case, based on your initial registration, you will receive general information from the international department about opportunities in Trnava, whether it be accommodation, transportation to Trnava, leisure activities, and so on.

The Invitation Letter is issued by the specific faculty inviting you to teach or train, or by the international@truni.sk (TRUNI). To have it issued, you need to provide information about your mobility, such as the dates of your stay, the purpose of your visit, and your personal and contact details.

You can either name a person from our faculty or a representative of the TRUNI international office with whom you are in contact regarding mobility.

The main language of instruction at the university is Slovak. Lectures by foreign teachers for TRUNI students are mostly in English, but the language of instruction depends on an agreement with the person responsible at the faculty. In the case of Czech teachers, instruction is in Czech.

Individual training is conducted according to an agreement between the trainer and the incoming employee.

The Mobility Agreement must be signed before the mobility itself. During your stay, bring and have your Certificate of Attendance confirmed – you can have it signed either by the person in charge at the faculty or at the International Relations Office of Trnava University.

Your main contact will be a person at the faculty with whom you will discuss all matters related to teaching or training. For general questions such as accommodation, transportation, or leisure activities, you can contact the TRUNI international office, which will be happy to help you.

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance before the end of your mobility period. Please bring the form used by your university for this purpose. If you do not have a prescribed form, the university form will be used.

The number of students depends on whether it will be teaching within a specific class or combined subjects. This fact needs to be discussed with your contact person at the faculty.

This fact needs to be discussed with your contact person at the faculty, as it depends on which room the lectures will be held in. However, we recommend that you have your own personal computer available.

As agreed with your contact person at the faculty.

Any initiative is welcome, please discuss it with your contact person at the faculty.

No, you are not eligible. The university employee card is only for TRUNI employees.

Yes, if you use the eduroam network at your home university, you will also be able to use it at TRUNI. Login should happen automatically, but just to be sure, have your login details with you. Eduroam is available on university premises (rector's office, faculties, libraries) and at the P. Pazmáňa dormitory.

Details can be found in the Welcome Center

Details can be found in the Accommodation section (link to the Welcome Center, Accommodation section).

We have a few tips for you, check out the Welcome Center section

FAQ Outgoing

Outgoing students

Any full-time student enrolled in at least the second year of a bachelor's degree program or any higher degree program is eligible for student mobility. Additional conditions depend on the specific program (e.g., Erasmus+, CEEPUS, bilateral agreements). For more information, contact the IRO team.

You can find a list of partner universities on this website, specifically in the Cooperation and Partnerships section (link to Agreements and Partnerships), or you can ask the IRO team for advice. It is important to consider the range of study programs, the language of instruction, the length of mobility, and administrative requirements.

Calls for applications are usually published once or twice a year. Keep an eye on your faculty's website, social media, or news on this website. The application process and deadlines are coordinated by the IRO team.

Most mobility programs are supported by a grant that covers part of the costs of staying abroad (accommodation, meals, travel). The amount of the grant depends on the country and type of mobility. The exact conditions will be provided by the IRO team.

Yes, in some cases it is possible to request an extension. It is important to contact the IRO team well in advance and take into account the deadlines and possibilities of the host institution.

Yes. For example, under the Erasmus+ program, you can take advantage of mobility at every level of study (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD) for up to a total of 12 months per level.

We recommend that you contact the International Relations and Mobility Office (IRO team), which is responsible for all international mobility. At the same time, if you are already physically at a foreign university, verify some information with the local team responsible for managing mobility.

Outgoing staff

In order to participate in the Erasmus+ program, a bilateral agreement must be concluded between Trnava University and the host university. Check whether such an agreement exists in this list (link to the Cooperation and Partnerships section) or via the interactive map. If no agreement exists but you have a contact at the host university and can arrange cooperation, contact the TRUNI International Office (international@truni.sk), which will help you establish a bilateral agreement.

In the case of training, it is not necessary to have a bilateral agreement between the host university and TRUNI, but it is recommended. Check whether cooperation in training exists. If there is no agreement, but you have a contact at the host university and can arrange cooperation, contact the TRUNI International Office (international@truni.sk), which will help you establish a bilateral agreement. Further steps on how to proceed with Erasmus+ mobility can be found here (link to the Apply – Tech or Learn abroad section).

1. Check out the options via the link above or on the interactive map to see where you can go to teach or attend training.

2. Apply via the application form for the Erasmus+ selection procedure announced by your faculty/rector's office, which you can find here

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3. If the selection procedure is successful, discuss your mobility (teaching or training) with the contact person at the host university or institution.

You are responsible for organizing and implementing your mobility.

4. Follow the instructions of your faculty/rector's office when reporting your business trip, while also informing the department that processes business trip expense reports and following its instructions. The same procedure applies as for other foreign business trips, i.e., approval must be obtained from the head of the department and the faculty or rector's office.

5. Fill in all the documents necessary to conclude the Erasmus+ individual grant agreement, namely:

  • Mobility agreement (completed and signed by all three parties involved, the host and sending universities). The document can be found in the Important Documents section (link to the Truni international – Important Documents section).

  • Commercial health insurance for travel abroad for the duration of your mobility.

  • A completed and signed form with your bank account details.

5. The IRO (International Relations and Mobility Office) will prepare an Erasmus+ individual agreement, which you will sign in person.

6. You will receive your Erasmus+ grant.

7. You travel and complete your mobility.

8. Don't forget to have the Certificate of Attendance form confirmed by the host institution (link to the Truni international section – Important documents).

9. After your return, send the confirmed Certificate of Attendance form (link to the Truni international – Important documents section) to the TRUNI international department by email or in person to office 13 on the ground floor of the rector's office within five working days.

Also send the Travel Report to the department (link to the Truni international – Important documents section) that is processing your business trip.

10. Fill out the questionnaire that you will automatically receive by email shortly before the end of your mobility. This is a mandatory questionnaire.

11. Share your experience with the Erasmus+ program through a short story that we can share on our website and social networks.

Registration for Erasmus+ mobility takes place four times during the academic year. Keep an eye on announcements from your faculty/rector's office.

In this case, however, it is necessary to inform the Erasmus+ coordinator at your faculty/rector's office, who will communicate this option to the international department and agree on an exception.

Training under the Erasmus+ program can be understood as:

  • Training/job shadowing at the host university department (e.g., an employee of the study department visits the study department of the host university and learns how the processes work on their side, what positive aspects could be introduced at the home university, or, for example, a teacher of a specific field visits and familiarizes themselves with the issues of the same/similar field at the host university). a teacher of a specific subject visits and familiarizes themselves with the issues of the same/similar subject at the host university.

  • Training organized by an educational institution – it does not have to be a university, but the institution must be listed on the ECHE card. Such training may focus, for example, on presentation skills, new developments in education, or language courses. However, participants should be aware that in this case, the institution usually charges a fee.

  • Staffweek organized by a foreign university. It is a week of training and workshops focused on a specific topic. Participants meet colleagues from different countries, exchange experiences, gain new knowledge, and establish cooperation. The program may include professional training, sharing of good practices, seminars, or job shadowing. A list of organized Staffweek events can be found on this website.

  • BIP (Blended Intensive Program) is a short-term intensive program that combines face-to-face mobility abroad with online collaboration. It usually consists of a 5-day event and an online meeting (1-3 hours) before and after the event. As with staff week, it consists of a week of training and workshops focused on a specific topic. Participants meet colleagues from different countries, exchange experiences, gain new knowledge, and establish cooperation. The program may include professional training, sharing of good practices, seminars, or job shadowing.

No, the conference is not recognized as training under the Erasmus+ program.

If you know the subject of the training but don't know where to go, you can check out the staffweek events, BIP events, KreativEU events or check out the events promoted on our website (hyperlink to the events calendar).TODO

Yes, mobility within the Erasmus+ program is considered a foreign business trip. It is necessary to follow the same rules as for other foreign business trips, i.e., obtain approval from your supervisor and faculty or rector's office. At the same time, it is necessary to inform the department that processes business trip expense reports and follow its instructions, for example, to submit a Report from a Business Trip Abroad.

Yes, it is possible, but extending your stay beyond the official Erasmus+ schedule must be consulted and approved in advance. The same rules apply to foreign business trips – you must inform your faculty/rector's office and the department that processes business trip expense reports.

The Invitation Letter is issued by the host institution inviting you to teach/train, either by your contact person or their international department. To issue the letter, you need to provide information about your mobility, such as the dates of your stay, the purpose of your visit, and your personal and contact details.

It is advisable to provide the contact details of the person responsible for mobility at your institution. However, we recommend that you contact the host institution directly for more information.

During your stay, bring and have your Certificate of Attendance confirmed by the host institution – you can have it signed either by the person in charge at the faculty/department or

at the international office of the host institution. After returning from your mobility, submit it to the TRUNI international department either by email/in person/by post.

When planning your teaching, it is always advisable to agree in advance with the contact person at the host institution on the language in which you can teach. The same applies to training directly at the host university.

In the case of organized training (e.g., presentation skills, etc.), most training courses are conducted in English.

Yes, if you use the eduroam network at TRUNI, you will also be able to use it at other foreign universities if they have it available. Login should happen automatically, but to be sure, have your login details with you.

Yes, you can also participate in mobility programs through other programs or initiatives such as Erasmus+, for example through international grants such as the National Scholarship Program (NŠP-Europe and the World), Fulbright (USA), and similar programs. More information about other programs can be found here TODO(link to information banner). However, the conditions, approval, and billing for such trips are governed by the rules of the specific program and the internal procedures of your faculty or rector's office. In these cases, the international department has no competence or authority to intervene.