The winner of the Teacher Personality of Slovakia award is PaedDr. Alena Rapčan Štrompová, a teacher of Slovak language and media education at Ľudovít Fulla Elementary School in Košice. The expert jury recognized her systematic work in developing media literacy, critical thinking, and an inclusive environment that she fosters for her students. She received the … Continued

On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, a graduation ceremony was held at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice for graduates of the University of the Third Age. More than 130 graduates received their certificates of completion of the study in the Historical Hall of the UPJŠ Rectorate in Košice, attended by the graduation committee headed by … Continued

We would like to thank the performers of the National Theatre in Košice for an exceptional cultural experience that will long remain in the memories of children and adults alike. A group photo of the children with the actors and musicians on stage after the performance, along with subsequent individual photos will also serve as … Continued

Prof. MUDr. Daniel Pella, PhD., Rector of the University, Dr. h. c. prof. Mgr. Slávka Tomaščíková, PhD., Vice-Rector for International Relations, and Mgr. Július Rozenfeld, PhD., Assistant Professor from the Department of British and American Studies at the Faculty of Arts at UPJŠ, represented our university at the NAFSA 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in … Continued

On Thursday, 5 June 2025, Peter Pellegrini, the President of the Slovak Republic, appointed 24 new university professors at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava, in the presence of the Minister of Education, Research, Development and Youth, Tomáš Drucker. In his speech, Peter Pellegrini emphasized that Slovakia’s greatest asset is its human potential – the knowledge … Continued

On 29 May 2025, a workshop of the members of the Board for Internal Quality Verification at UPJŠ in Košice took place in the Minerva building. Twelve Board members participated in the event, including four new members – Bc. Juliana Hockicková and Mgr. Martin Jarašek as student representatives, and MUDr. Renáta Lenártová together with JUDr. … Continued

Every year, the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) publishes the Global 2000 List which ranks the top universities worldwide.Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (UPJŠ) is ranked 1,555th out of a total of 21,462 higher education institutions ranked. Thus, we placed among the top 7.3% of universities on a global scale. Within Europe, UPJŠ … Continued

The last week of May belonged to the 11th Annual Spring School for Doctoral Students at UPJŠ. The university management, teachers, scientists, and researchers met with doctoral students at the SAV Academia Congress Centre in Stará Lesná from 26 to 29 May 2025. The event was officially opened by the Vice-Rector for Academic Qualifications and … Continued

On May 27, 2025, the University Library of UPJŠ in Košice organized an event “Šafárik in the Library – Birthday Celebration” for secondary school students. The activity was held on the 230th anniversary of the birth of Slavicist and philologist Pavol Jozef Šafárik, after whom our university is named.  The aim of the event was … Continued

Pursuant to Section 78 of Act No. 131/2002 Coll. on Higher Education Institutions and on Amendments of and Supplements to Certain Acts, as amended, based on the proposal of the Dean of the Faculty of Law of UPJŠ in Košice, prof. JUDr. Miroslav Štrkolec, PhD., and after approval by the Scientific Board of UPJŠ in … Continued

The University Library of UPJŠ in Košice is pleased to announce the launch of a new Consultation service for all professional staff and students at our university. This service allows you to easily book an individual consultation online with a librarian of your choice, at a specific date and time that suits you. Our experts … Continued

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, alongside Matica Slovenská and the village of Kobeliarovo, we commemorated the 230th anniversary of the birth of Pavol Jozef Šafárik, an important figure in Slavic studies and culture. The event began with a church service at the Evangelical Church in Kobeliarovo, continued with a solemn ceremony at Šafárik’s birthplace, and … Continued