Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (SUA) operates since 1952. Right from the beginning the university was destined to be a centre of agricultural education, research and development in Slovakia in the priority area of human activity – sufficient production of safe and wholesome food in harmony with environmental protection, the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable development.
Scientific and educational performance and historical traditions of the institution is recognised at home and abroad. Achieving comprehensive accreditation in 2009, SUA ranked among higher education institutions of university type. In 2010, as the first university in Slovakia, SUA was awarded the prestigious ECTS Label by the European Commission for the provision and implementation of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System for student mobilities. International award “Diploma Supplement Label” awarded in 2013 proves that the supplement to the diploma issued by SUA meets the demanding European standards.
At its six faculties SUA offers a wide range of study possibilities not only in the field of agriculture, but also biology, economy and technical sciences. This paves the way for the graduates in various areas of the economy.
University consists of six faculties: Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Faculty of Economics and Management, Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development, Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering and Faculty of Engineering.