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ScienceHub

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Bratislava

Educational center ScienceHub invites schoolchildren and students of Slovak (Slovak: slovenských škôl) schools and universities to classes in mathematics, physics, programming, chemistry, and biology. Classes are taught by certified teachers.

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Evgenii Diabin

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BratislavaRajčianska 38

Services printers of popular brands, repairs drum units and refills laser cartridges. After diagnostics, offers several solution options — economical, optimal, and with original components — and if possible, repairs the damaged part instead of replacing the whole unit.

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Silka — online store of professional hair cosmetics. We select products based on composition and effectiveness, working only with trusted Italian and Ukrainian brands.

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Оксана Шелак

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Bratislava

How a florist creates signature bouquets, wedding floristry, and decor.

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Рената Решетнікова

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Bratislava

Professional project manager, over 10 years of experience managing projects in IT. A year ago, started private practice consulting businesses on building operations processes.

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Carriers UA↔EU

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The operator transports parcels both ways between Ukraine and Slovakia. There are two options: standard and express — they differ in delivery time.

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LOBODA will present her show in Košice for the first time

Popular Ukrainian singer LOBODA will perform for the first time in Košice with a unique concert program on the stage of ...

Košice

30 October 2026

Language:Ukrainian

39–104 €

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Catalog of agencies for university admission in Slovakia

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Your Study

Education agencyFounded in 2016

Your Study — expert and quality support for admission to Slovak universities since 2016.

Full support providedExperienced team readyCustom admission strategyCareer guidance psychologistDedicated personal managerFree consultation availableDocument submission controlSupport during admissionPost-relocation adaptationFull support providedExperienced team readyCustom admission strategyCareer guidance psychologistDedicated personal managerFree consultation availableDocument submission controlSupport during admissionPost-relocation adaptation

Approximate price:1600€ - 2500€More details

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Educate Agency

Education agencyFounded in 2016

EDUCATE agency — admission to Slovakia for free studies without NMT/ZNO. 3800+ students, 10+ years of experience, full support.

Budget enrollmentNo NMT3800+ applicants10+ years experienceFull supportCareer guidanceDocument preparationFree consultationBudget enrollmentNo NMT3800+ applicants10+ years experienceFull supportCareer guidanceDocument preparationFree consultation

Approximate price:1200€ - 1500€More details

VIPstudy

Education agencyFounded in 2022

VIPstudy — an educational agency that has been helping Ukrainian applicants enroll in Slovak state universities and get a European education for 5 years.

Stress-free admissionFull supportEuropean educationPersonal managerAdmission without testsSlovak coursesLanguage camps Slovakia24/7 supportStress-free admissionFull supportEuropean educationPersonal managerAdmission without testsSlovak coursesLanguage camps Slovakia24/7 support

Approximate price:800€ - 1400€More details

UNIVERA

Education agencyFounded in 2018

Professional support for entering Slovak universities: choosing studies, documents, visa, and student support

Approximate price:990€ - 1690€More details

MUDRA

Education agencyFounded in 2016

Mudra — comprehensive support for admission and study abroad for Ukrainian applicants. We have been working since 2016.

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BUĎ•SK

Олена В.

Дійшов час і нам висловити свої враження про співпрацю з BUD-SK. Минув рік і ось син закінчує вже перший курс в Славацькому тех.університеті. Хочемо подякувати всім менеджерам та особисто Юлії…

VIPstudy

Євген Чухрай

Vip Study – це відмінна компанія, яка пропонує високоякісні освітні послуги. Професійний підхід, індивідуальний підхід до кожного клієнта та ефективні методики навчання роблять співпрацю з ними…

Slovakia Garant

Всеволод Ж.

Дуже дякую за допомогу Віктору! Надав компетентні та вичерпні відповіді на всі запитання! Рекомендую!!!

VIPstudy

Людмила Олейник

Добрий день, величезне дякуємо всій команді табору за неймовірний час, нові знайомства та яскраві емоції! Дякуємо вам за вашу працю, організацію , за вашу підтримку і турботу про мою дитину!!! Йому…

Prague Education Center

Марина Г.

Хорошая школа, видимый результат за короткий срок, отзывчивая администрация и замечательное общежитие

Your Study

Анна

Мені дуже сподобалося навчання. У школі справді хороший підхід до учнів. Коли я перейшла на індивідуальні заняття, мій рівень словацької помітно підвищився. Так, індивідуальні уроки трохи дорожчі,…

Your Study

Тетяна

Коли я починала вчити словацьку, думала, що це буде дуже складно. Але завдяки викладачам зрозуміла, що мову можна опанувати значно легше, ніж здається. Дуже сподобався підхід до навчання та цікаві…

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ScienceHub

Evgenii Diabin

Silka

Оксана Шелак

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Latest articles

Pension in Slovakia for Ukrainians — work record, minimum payment, and Ukrainian pension

How many Ukrainians are in Slovakia and why are the numbers different everywhere

Minimum wage in Slovakia 2026 — 915 € gross and 728.90 € net

First steps in Slovakia — what to do in the first days, week, and month

Latest jobs

Picker in a grocery store, Bratislava

Auto parts production operator, Bratislava

Quality controller of car parts, Plavecký Štvrtok or Voderady

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News from Slovakia

The clock on the main temple of Košice has been repaired after 10 years of downtime

Car tax for individuals in Slovakia: theory or future reality?

Slovakia has integration centers for foreigners in 8 cities

Bratislava Police are looking for witnesses to a courier fight

Slovakia introduced new traffic rules for drivers and pedestrians

Kosice Hospital will operate only for emergency care on September 15

Increased road control in Slovakia from September 11 to 13: reasons and details

Interesting events in Slovakia

LOBODA will present her show in Košice for the first time

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Zápis at dopravný inšpektorát (road inspection) — how to book an appointment and what to bring

živnosť (sole-trader licence — self-employment) or s.r.o. — where to start a business in Slovakia

Catalog of agencies for university admission in Slovakia

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