UPavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ) achieved an excellent rating in the prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR) 2026 where it ranked first in the category of Slovak universities. The ranking included 2,191 universities from 115 countries around the world. UPJŠ sa umiestnila na 1 201. – 1 500. mieste. Other … Continued

Prof. MUDr. Daniel Pella, PhD., Rector of UPJŠ in Košice, annually awards the Rector’s Prize on November 17 to students for outstanding academic results and exemplary representation of the university. This academic year, 16 students were awarded for their exceptional academic results, outstanding results in national and international competitions, student conferences, publishing activities, active membership … Continued

We celebrated freedom and democracy not only with discussions, music, and singing at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, but also with sports. On Tuesday, November 18, a badminton and table tennis tournament was held at the LOTO Arena (NTC Košice). Sixty-three young athletes participated, including 41 male and 22 female students. Badminton was slightly … Continued

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice prepared a series of events entitled THE FUTURE BEGINS TODAY – TOGETHER FOR A BETTER UNIVERSITY AND FUTURE, during which the university management, together with its students and employees, commemorated the legacy and significance of November 17. Prof. MUDr. Daniel Pella, PhD., Rector of UPJŠ in Košice, granted students … Continued

On 12 November 2025, the Historical Aula of the UPJŠ Rectorate hosted employees and students on an inspiring event focused on Slovaks working at Asian universities and explored scholarship options offered by top institutions throughout the region. As part of the presentation of the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS) project, its program director … Continued

We are proud to announce that experts from the Faculty of Medicine at UPJŠ in Košice are winners of the 2025 Science and Technology Award, which annually recognizes exceptional individuals and teams in Slovak science. Category of Science and Technology Personality under 35 Congratulations to MUDr. Kristína Kulcsárová, PhD., from the Neurological Clinic of the … Continued

On November 13, on the occasion of the official presentation of the national project Support of the entrepreneurial and innovative potential of students, the Grade Up conference was held at the Technical University of Košice, organized by the Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic under the auspices of the President of the Slovak … Continued

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Dr. h. c. prof. Mgr. Slávka Tomaščíková, PhD., Vice-Rector for International Relations at UPJŠ in Košice, welcomed distinguished guests – JUDr. Lýdia Tobiášová, PhD., Executive Director of the Fulbright Commission in Slovakia, and Gonzalo Bruce, PhD., expert from the Department of International Relations at Boise State University in the USA. … Continued

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, in cooperation with the UPJŠ University Counselling Centre and the SAIA organization, prepared an interactive workshop titled “Build Your Professional Identity as a Researcher.” The event for doctoral students took place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Minerva building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The attendees were … Continued

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice opened its doors on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Faculty of Arts of UPJŠ at Moyzesova 9. Thanks to a rich and interactive program, those interested in studying were able to immerse themselves in the world of medicine, science, law, public administration, and the humanities. Approximately 1,300 visitors … Continued

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Peter Pellegrini, President of Slovak republic, appointed 31 new university professors at the Presidential Palace. In his speech, Peter Pellegrini praised the work and dedication of new professors, whose appointment, according to him, represents not only a personal achievement but also a significant contribution to the development of science, education, and … Continued

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, successful graduates of doctoral studies at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University received their diplomas from Prof. MVDr. Monika Halánová, PhD., Vice-Rector for academic qualifications and doctoral studies, in the presence of Prof. MUDr. Daniel Pella, PhD., Rector of UPJŠ in Košice. The ceremony in the Auditorium of the UPJŠ Faculty of … Continued