Overview

Graduate of the Biotechnologies programme from Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava:

is able to obtain information on biotechnological production and regulation of metabolite production from primary and secondary information sources as well as electronic databases and evaluate them to solve the given problem

can design and implement targeted regulation of the biotechnological process for optimal overproduction of desired metabolites

has in-depth information on the course of metabolic pathways of biosynthesis of given metabolites and can redesign metabolic pathways using e.g. genetic engineering for the production of new interesting biologically active substances

Career

Graduates will be employed in biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical companies, universities and research institutes. They can also join consulting and design companies as well as domestic and foreign commercial and technical organizations.

The versatility of this study programme allows the graduate to be employed in all countries of the European Union in the biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical industries in positions requiring a tertiary education. After additional training, they will find positions in other technical areas, thanks to the acquired technical way of thinking.

Graduates have extensive knowledge of microbiology, fermentation technology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, biochemistry, enzymology, biocatalysis, environmental and pharmaceutical biotechnology, bioengineering, chemical and bioanalytical methods and techniques.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation Project VI

Scientific Work VII

Applied Biocatalysis

Distilling and Bioethanol Production

Applied Biocatalysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bratislava, Slovakia

Disciplines

Biotechnology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Copy of the master diploma;

Copy of the diploma supplement;

List of published and unpublished works, or reviews of these works

Documents to prove participation and awards in students’ scientific conferences;

Curriculum vitae;

Receipt (duplicate receipt) of payment for admission procedure

Applicants for English-language study will enclose to the application a language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

600 EUR / year

≈ 600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

600 EUR / year

≈ 600 EUR / year

Living costs

Bratislava

Slovakia

600 - 980 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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