Slovak University of Nitra, Slovak University of Nitra,

Slovakia Slovakia

Eleonóra Marišová Eleonóra Marišová Faculty of European studies Faculty of European studies

and Regional Developmentand Regional Development

NITRANITRA total area - 108 km2

population - 87 603, , density of citizens per km2 - 809

5th century the first Slavs arrived here5th century the first Slavs arrived here7th century the Samo Empire7th century the Samo Empire - predecessor of the subsequent state - predecessor of the subsequent state formation – formation – The Pribina duchyThe Pribina duchythe Great Moravian Empire 833 A.D.the Great Moravian Empire 833 A.D.Knight Rastislav - Byzantine Knight Rastislav - Byzantine missionaries, Constantine-Cyril and missionaries, Constantine-Cyril and Methodius- 863 A.D.Methodius- 863 A.D.

bishops was established in Nitrabishops was established in Nitra- - 880880 A.D.A.D.

11th – 13th centuries Nitra was one of the most important cities of the monarchy the status of free-royal town

Nitra, the “mother” of Slovak cities, is situated in a nice area on the northern border of the Podunajská rovina (Danube Lowlands), right under the Zobor hill

Nitra is a seat of several institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences specialising in biological and ecological sciences

Archaeological Institute

Research institutions, especially the Research Institute of Animal Production Academy of Agricultural Sciences Agrokomplex Exhibition, annual international agricultural trade fairs, a multipurpose exhibition area

SLOVAK UNIVERSITYSLOVAK UNIVERSITY of AGRICULTURE in NITRAof AGRICULTURE in NITRA

Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources (1946)Faculty o Biotechnology and Food Sciences (2002)Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering (1994)Faculty of Economics and Management (1962)Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1969)Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development (2004)

Faculty of European Studies and Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development (FESRD)Regional Development (FESRD)http://www.fesrr.uniag.ske-mail: dekfesrr@uniag.ske-mail: dekfesrr@uniag.sk

Faculty of European Studies and Regional Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development is the 6th faculty of Slovak Development is the 6th faculty of Slovak University of Agriculture in NitraUniversity of Agriculture in Nitra

It was established on It was established on 1st of April 20041st of April 2004

Mission of the facultyMission of the faculty

It was established to prepare specialists in :It was established to prepare specialists in :

European programs in rural developmentEuropean programs in rural development

regional, regional,

social, social,

economical and economical and

environmental development of Slovakiaenvironmental development of Slovakia

Study programs at FESRD:Study programs at FESRD:

Bachelor degree program: Bachelor degree program:

3 years3 years

Master degree program: :Master degree program: :

2 years2 years

Acreditted bachelor study Acreditted bachelor study programs:programs:

European Programs of Rural DevelopmentEuropean Programs of Rural Development

Regional Development, Regional Development,

Management of Development of Rural Area and Management of Development of Rural Area and Rural Tourism   Rural Tourism   

Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Management

Protection against Natural and Economic Protection against Natural and Economic DisastersDisasters

Acreditted master study Acreditted master study programs:programs:

Regional DevelopmentRegional Development

Management of Development of Rural Area Management of Development of Rural Area and Rural Tourism and Rural Tourism

Environmental Management Environmental Management

Protection against Natural and Economic Protection against Natural and Economic DisastersDisasters

International Cooperation

Bilateral agreements with more as 40 universities from all the world . http://www.uniag.sk/SKOLA/rzs/english1/doc/4_1.htm

http://www.uniag.sk/SKOLA/rzs/english1/doc/4_8.htm

PARTICIPATION SAU IN following PARTICIPATION SAU IN following EUROPEAN PROGRAMMESEUROPEAN PROGRAMMES

Erasmus MundusErasmus MundusAtlantis Atlantis Socrates-ErasmusSocrates-Erasmus Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da Vinci Jean MonetJean MonetPHARE Small Projects Programme PHARE Small Projects Programme 6th FP6th FPCEEPUSCEEPUS

Erasmus Mundus: Erasmus Mundus: International Master of Science in International Master of Science in Rural DevelopmentRural Development is offered by four leading European is offered by four leading European universities (universities (who also jointly award the internationally recognised who also jointly award the internationally recognised Master of Science degree):Master of Science degree):

Ghent University, Belgium, Ghent University, Belgium, Agrocampus Rennes, France, Agrocampus Rennes, France, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany, And the University of Cordoba, Spain. And the University of Cordoba, Spain. Students can also take specialised courses for a semester at: Students can also take specialised courses for a semester at: Wageningen University, the Netherlands, Wageningen University, the Netherlands, the University of Pisa, Italy, the University of Pisa, Italy, and and Nitra University, Slovakia.Nitra University, Slovakia.

www.agri-econ.ugent.be/IMRDwww.agri-econ.ugent.be/IMRD

AtlantisAtlantis: : International Master of Science in Rural International Master of Science in Rural

DevelopmentDevelopment Master of Science in Agricultural EconomicsMaster of Science in Agricultural Economics Master of Science in Food and Resource Master of Science in Food and Resource

Economics“Economics“ internationally recognised Master of Science degreeinternationally recognised Master of Science degree by four EU by four EU

universities and universities and two US universities:two US universities:

University of Arkansas, USAUniversity of Arkansas, USA University of Florida, College of Agricultural University of Florida, College of Agricultural

and Life Sciences, USAand Life Sciences, USA

www.agri-econ.ugent.bewww.agri-econ.ugent.be

Centre of International ProgramsCentre of International Programs

Projects preparationProjects preparationAdvisory for staff in project proposals Advisory for staff in project proposals preparation preparation SSummer schoolsummer schools

Botanic GardenBotanic Garden

situated in the center of the University campussituated in the center of the University campus

practical training for studentspractical training for students

participate in floristic expeditions participate in floristic expeditions

particularly to Latin Americaparticularly to Latin America

represents SAU at a variety of domestic and represents SAU at a variety of domestic and international expositions international expositions

AccommodationAccommodation

four dormitories with the capacity of 2,800 bedsfour dormitories with the capacity of 2,800 beds Three of them are situated within the University Three of them are situated within the University campuscampus

1. hostel ”MLADOST”1. hostel ”MLADOST”22. . hostel ”ANTON BERNOLAK” hostel ”ANTON BERNOLAK” 3. hostel ”NOVA DOBA”3. hostel ”NOVA DOBA”4. hostel ”PRIBINA” - situated off campus4. hostel ”PRIBINA” - situated off campus

The The Training Training and Recreational and Recreational Center in Račkova DolinaCenter in Račkova Dolina

situated in the western part of High Tatrassituated in the western part of High Tatras sauna, fitness, playing fieldssauna, fitness, playing fields own ski-liftown ski-liftContact : +421 – 44 - 5293Contact : +421 – 44 - 5293

Congress CentreCongress Centre

capacity - 340 seatscapacity - 340 seats modern multimedial equipmentmodern multimedial equipment organizing of scientific and social organizing of scientific and social eventsevents

Slovak Agricultural LibrarySlovak Agricultural Library

main building of the Library main building of the Library studying room situated in the studying room situated in the Slovak Agricultural University Slovak Agricultural University campus campus open daily open daily more than a half million of more than a half million of documentsdocumentsLibrary Catalogue at web Library Catalogue at web http://www.slpk.sk/en/welcome.htm

Sports activitiesSports activities

tennis centertennis center swimming poolswimming pool sports hallsports hall fitness clubfitness club regeneration centerregeneration center with with sauna sauna playing fields for team sportsplaying fields for team sports

Thank you for your Thank you for your attentionattention

Contact:Contact:Faculty of European Studies and Regional DevelopmentFaculty of European Studies and Regional Development

Trieda Andreja hlinku 2, 949 76 NitraTrieda Andreja hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra ☎ ☎ + 421/37/6508 730+ 421/37/6508 730

Fax: + 421/37/6531 522Fax: + 421/37/6531 522http://http://www.fesrr.uniag.skwww.fesrr.uniag.ske-mail: dekfesrr@uniag.ske-mail: dekfesrr@uniag.sk