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Košice is Slovakia’s Most Charming City

Often called the ‘hidden gem’ of Europe, you will find Košice has much to offer. Košice is nestled between six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, four national parks, the Tatra mountains, and the world-famous Tokaj wine region. It is the economic and cultural centre of Eastern Slovakia.

Košice is Steeped in History and Culture

Košice was named the European Capital of Culture in 2013 and is the seat of three universities, many museums, galleries, and theatres.

Košice is a Perfect Size for Student Life

With a population of approximately 240,000, Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia. That makes it big enough for a lot of fun and small enough to easily meet up with friends.

Košice is Well Connected

The town has extensive railway connections and an international airport with frequent flights available to European and worldwide destinations.

Košice Offers Good Sporting Facilities

Košice became the 2016 European City of Sport awarded by the European Capitals of Sports Association (ACES Europe). As a result, it has fantastic sporting facilities. It also hosts the oldest annual marathon in Europe called the Peace Marathon since 1924.

The Cost of Living in Košice is very Reasonable

We believe Košice can offer you a very comfortable lifestyle. As well as attaining your prestigious qualification, being a student should be about gaining life experience. It can be challenging to manage your budget and also have fun, but we believe this will be easier for you in Košice. To illustrate this here is a rough guide to the cost of living:

The Faculty´s Dormitory

There is a dormitory for international students located on Popradska street near the Faculty. Accommodation is split into units, with 2 individual rooms in each unit. The unit shares a bathroom with a shower. The cost per person is approximately €186 per month but it is necessary to pay for the whole semester in advance (that is €930 for 5 months). This price includes costs of water, heating, electricity and cleaning service of common premises including the bathrooms. Internet connection costs €10 per semester. There is a shared kitchen on each floor. There is also a limited offer of double rooms for lesser charge. Available rooms are allocated on a principle “first comes first served”. In order to book a room you need to be accepted to study and as a proof you must send a scan of your Acceptance Letter to the dormitories administration.

Renting an apartment

Renting an apartment in Košice is very easy. The cost will be around €300-€700 per month. In most cases, a security deposit is required in the amount of one month’s rent. We would advise that you ensure that your rent covers the costs of electricity, gas, water, cable TV, and internet. If the rent does not cover utilities these should not exceed €35 per month (PLN 100-150) for a studio apartment. The water bills are usually included in the rent.

Traveling to Slovakia

Košice International Airport is only 9 km away from the city center and the campus. From there you can either use bus number 23 – get off at the last bus stop for the City Center. You can also choose a taxi which should cost you approximately €10. Calling a taxi by phone may result in lower fare charge. We recommend that you agree a price in advance.

There are shuttle bus companies operating from the International Airport in Budapest to Kosice(Cassovia Express; Cassovia; Air Trans) or regular bus companies (Eurolines; Student agency; Leo express; Regiojet ).

Travelling in Košice

There is a direct bus line connecting the City Center with the University´s campus. The ride takes approximately 15 minutes. You can take bus number 17 or 36. When using the bus or tram you need to buy a ticket before getting on, either at the ticket machine or kiosk. The ticket needs to be validated on the bus/tram otherwise it is considered invalid. The ticket can be used for both means of transport for a certain period of time. Check out this website to find other useful information about Košice.

Important Statistics:

There are now 1,266 international students of General Medicine and Dentistry at the Faculty of Medicine making it an attractive, multi-cultural and vibrant place to study.

• Students by nationality:
  

  There are also international students from: India, Hong Kong, Singapur, Canada, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, Greece, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Turkey, Nigeria, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and other countries.

• Students by age
  

  UPJS welcomes mature students.

• Females vs Male ratio