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Comenius University Bratislava

Bratislava, Slovakia
Global Rank Top 10.6% # 698 Worldwide

Comenius University Bratislava About

Comenius University in Bratislava is a modern European university which in 2019 is celebrating its 100th anniversary. It is the only Slovak university to be regularly ranked in the international rankings of the best universities in the world. It offers the widest selection of study programmes at three levels and several of these study programmes are the only ones of their kind offered in Slovakia.

History

Comenius University in Bratislava is the oldest university in the Slovak Republic. It was founded on June 27th, 1919 and follows the university tradition of the Academia Istropolitana which was established in Bratislava by Matthias Corvinus, the Hungarian King, in 1465.

Education

  • Faculty of Medicine - 1919
  • Faculty of Law - 1921
  • Faculty of Arts - 1921
  • Faculty of Natural Sciences - 1940
  • Faculty of Education - 1946
  • Faculty of Pharmacy - 1952
  • Faculty of Physical Education and Sport - 1965
  • Jessenius Faculty of Medicine - 1969
  • Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Informatics - 1980
  • Roman Catholic Faculty of Theology - 1990
  • Evangelical Lutheran Theological Faculty - 1990
  • Faculty of Management - 1991
  • Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences - 2002

Research

Comenius University is a research institution that runs hundreds of domestic and international research projects. As a result, many of the students engage in important research during their studies and can actively participate in projects, grants, and professional internships (including abroad).

Comenius University Bratislava Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #662 Ranking
  • 2 Courses
  • 2,166 Academic Staff
  • 22,711 Students
  • 3,378 Students (int'l)
  • 14,732 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Housing services

  • Comenius university ensures accomodation of students in accordance of the law about universities. The distribution of accommodation capacity within the faculty is governed by the rules and criteria issued by the rector of CU.
  • CU in Bratislava has accommodation facilities CU Mlyny and CU Družba. Separately, the Faculty of Evangelical Theology of CU and the Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology of Cyril and Methodius of CU provide accommodation for their students. In Martin, students of Jessenius's Faculty of Medicine of the Comenius University are provided with accommodation by the local dormitory.

Library services

Comenius University Academic Library (CU AL) is a central scientific and information workplace focusing on information support of research and education at the Comenius University in Bratislava. Academic Library provides library, information, bibliographic, documentation, retrieval and other services for its users (mostly students, teaching staff and academic community).

ICT services

A list of central services provided by the CU Information Technology Centre can be found on their website.

Medical services

Comenius University provides primary health care for students in health centers that are directly in the dormitory.

  • choose a contracted doctor who is easily available to you, i.e. at the location of your school
  • the contracted doctor will provide you with comprehensive medical care in the field of prevention, treatment and counseling
  • When registering, you need to present your health card

Campus life

  • Družba Dormitory is situated near the city centre. The faculty of Natural Sciences is approximately a 5-minute walking distance. The Faculties of Law and Medicine are reachable by public transport in about 15 minutes. Our dormitory is ca 100 meters away from the riverbank of the Danube.
  • Self-service laundrette

Sports facilities

The Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Comenius University offers students possibility to rent various sport facilities  (tennis court, basketball court, beach volleyball court, mini-football field, football pitch) with discount prices (column „cena pre Školy“).

Accreditation

Comenius University of Medicine in Bratislava, Slovakia is the largest university in Slovakia, with most of its faculties located in Bratislava. All programs offered by Comenius University of Medicine are accredited by the Accreditation Committee of the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic.

Comenius University Bratislava Overview

Comenius University Bratislava Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 2.9% Slovakia
Top 10.6% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

QS World University Rankings

662

By TopUniversities

Climbed 22 places compared to 2026

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.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
661 684 662

Best Global Universities Rankings

801

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 5 places compared to 2026

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.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2025 2026 2027
718 806 801

World University Rankings

No 2027 Ranking

By Times Higher Education

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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.

3 year trend World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
- 1201 -

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2026 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2024 2025 2026
901 901 -

Comenius University Bratislava Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Slovakia Country
Bratislava City

Comenius University Bratislava Student Reviews & Awards

3.9

Based on 96 reviews

  • 5 Star
    26 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    47 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    14 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    7 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.0
  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
  • Quality of Student Life 4.0
4/5

Top-Notch Data Science Program in Slovakia

I really enjoyed the Data Science program at Comenius University - it teaches you everything you need to get started in the field. You learn all the basics, from essential algorithms and data structures to linear algebra, analysis, and statistics, in a very clear way. The program is well-structured, hands-on, and really prepares you for real-world work. Honestly, it’s the best Slovak program for studying Data Science, and I’d recommend it to anyone serious about learning the full foundation.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Jun 2023 - May 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
3/5

Consider your options

It's okay school, but there are of course better options. Some proffesors are nice, but most of them are not great. Overall score of Comenius University is highest in Slovakia though. Lots of international students.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jul 2025
3/5

Enriching experience

Comenius University in Bratislava offers an enriching experience with its diverse community and excellent facilities. The professors are wonderful, and the staff members are very helpful. Although the courses are intense, they are manageable. The university's various locations around the vibrant city of Bratislava make it a great place to study. The city itself is beautiful, filled with young people, making it easy for international students to feel at home.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
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