History
Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica (MBU) was established on 1 July 1992 by the Slovak National Council Act No.139/1992 Coll. as of 27 February 1992 by merging the University of Economics and Tourism in Banská Bystrica and the Faculty of Education in Banská Bystrica.
Education
There are a number of faculties:
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Political Science and International Relations
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
Research
Research priorities at the UMB have been defined on the basis of the UMB Action Plan 2015-2020 as well as on national research priorities and Horizon 2020. The university has six faculties, five of them focus on SSH (socio-economic sciences, humanities, educational sciences, political sciences and law); one faculty is natural science oriented. In recent years a multidisciplinary approach and interfaculty collaboration have been strenghtened. Internationalisation of research is an essential element of most research projects. The UMB has been successful in FP7 and H2020 particularly in SSH fields and has an ambition to be the best Slovak university in the SSH international research collaboration.
Matej Bel University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 3 PhDs
- 73 Scholarships
- 496 Academic Staff
- 6,712 Students
- Public Institution Type
Matej Bel University Overview
Matej Bel University Scholarships
Matej Bel University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Matej Bel University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
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Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Aktion Austria - Slovakia: Summer Slovak Language Course - scholarship (A to SK)
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme
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734 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2026
Governmental scholarships of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
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1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Grant
90 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Austria - Short-term Study/research Stay For Phd Students, University Teachers And Researchers (1 - 3 Days) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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Grant
734 EUR
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Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Aktion Austria - Slovakia: Summer Slovak Language Course - scholarship (A to SK)
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme
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Grant
734 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2026
Governmental scholarships of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Grant
1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Grant
90 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Austria - Short-term Study/research Stay For Phd Students, University Teachers And Researchers (1 - 3 Days) - Action Austria - Slovakia
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Grant
734 EUR
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Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Various benefits
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Croatia - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
Merit-based
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Grant
734 EUR
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Belgium - French Community - Research Stay For University Graduates, Phd Students, Researchers And University Teachers (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Summer courses of Lectures for Institutes of Languages from the University
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Aktion Austria - Slovakia: Summer Slovak Language Course - scholarship (A to SK)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
734 EUR
Deadline
30 May 2026
Governmental scholarships of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1025 EUR
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Belgium - French Community - Summer School Of Slovak Language And Culture - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
350 EUR
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Program for University Studies)
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Austria - Short-term Study/research Stay For Phd Students, University Teachers And Researchers (1 - 3 Days) - Action Austria - Slovakia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
734 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Croatia - Study Stay For Universtity Students And Phd Students (1 - 10 Months) - Scholarship Based On Bilateral Intergovernmental Agreement
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2600 EUR
Deadline
15 Oct 2026
Literary Residency Program
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Matej Bel University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 30.2% Slovakia
Top 20.6% 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.
World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1501 | - | 1501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Library services
The establishment of the University Library of the Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica is related to the establishment of the Higher Pedagogical School in Banská Bystrica in 1954. After the establishment of the Faculty of Pedagogy in 1964, it became its central library.
ICT services
- The virtual study room provides access to study literature
Accreditation
The field of studies system in higher education of the Slovak Republic issued by the Ministry of Education no. 2090/2002 entered into force on 16th December 2002. The field of studies system is administered by the Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic. The system includes the courses in which universities in the Slovak Republic are authorised to provide higher education.
Matej Bel University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Slovakia Country
Banská Bystrica City
Matej Bel University Student Reviews & Awards
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Based on 6 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
University in heart of Slovakia - UMB
My university is located in the middle of the country, Slovakia. It is an old university with a historical buildings, the university consists of different faculties - Faculty of Arts Faculty of Economics Faculty of Education Faculty of Law Faculty of Natural Sciences Faculty of physical education, sports and health UMB Faculty of Political Science and International Relations I like to study in my faculty - Economics. But of course, there are many things to be improved. More contacts with the employers and companies, more prax experiences provided. But in the end, I am very satisfied with my choice.
Quality of education
Matej Bel University combines quality education, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities for cultural and personal development
University UMB: Learning and Opportunities
I personally enjoy studying at my university. In the last two years, I have met a lot of interesting people, including professors who have deep knowledge and a lot of practical experience. After I enrolled at this institution, the curriculum for my major changed. More practical subjects were added to the program. Now, it is focused more on things like software engineering than just Computer Science. The only thing I am not satisfied with is the lack of job and internship opportunities. The city where my university is located is pretty small, and there are not many big companies that offer interesting jobs and internships for students.
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