The Faculty of Economics and Finance of the University of Economics in Bratislava is constantly trying to push the boundaries of international cooperation and offer its students access to the latest knowledge and experiences from different corners of the world. One of the latest steps that will significantly enrich the study options is the conclusion of a double degree agreement with SolBridge International School of Business at Woosong University in South Korea for the Finance, Banking and Insurance study program. This double degree offers the opportunity to gain education and practical experience from a dynamic Asian environment, which can significantly influence students' future career options.
In the winter semester of an academic year 2024/2025, we organize the 12th edition of an international educational project Central Europe Connect - Joint Certificate Program (CEC), that enables short-term international student exchange at three economic universities in Central Europe. The CEC project is a joint project of the University of Economics in Vienna (WU), the University of Economics in Warsaw (SGH) and the University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA). Within this unique certified program, 20 students from each university attend lectures and discussions on the topics of economic development of the countries of the Central European region.
Prof. Daron Acemoglu of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on the impact of institutions on prosperity.
The International Office at the University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA), proudly hosted the 13th edition of the International Study Abroad Fair (ISAF) on October 01, 2024, an event that showcased the participation of 40 students from 20 different countries that introduced their universities and countries in their country booths.
As of August 2024, the University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA) has become a part of the prestigious international Finance, Economics and Banking Research Network (FEB-RN), marking another significant step in developing its research and academic activities on a global scale.
EUBA once again confirms its participation in major international education events. From 17 to 20 September 2024, the EUBA actively participated in the European Association for International Education (EAIE) conference, which took place in Toulouse, France.
The University of Economics in Bratislava welcomed 96 exchange students from 19 countries around the world for the Winter Semester 2024/2025 within the Erasmus+ Programme, Bilateral Cooperation, and National Scholarship Programme. This semester, students from partner institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America have seized the opportunity to study at the EUBA. Full-time international students were also cordially invited to participate in the Welcome Week.
On Monday, September 16, 2024, the University of Economics in Bratislava, represented by Rector Ferdinand Daňo, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Slovak Compliance Circle, represented by the chairman of the board Martin Sasinek and member of the board Lucia Rosiarová.
On September 10-11, 2024, the EUBA Department for Science and Doctoral Studies prepared the fifth annual event "PhD. Orientation Days'.
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m., an extraordinary meeting of the EUBA management and the deans of the Bratislava faculties was held. At this extraordinary meeting, they dealt with the current situation caused by heavy rainfall and strong wind and the resulting restrictions in individual locations in Slovakia.
During the summer, the University of Economics in Bratislava started the largest modernization of its infrastructure in history. This ambitious project, which includes the reconstruction of several key buildings of the university, the library and student dormitories, aims to significantly improve conditions for students and staff and to raise the level of education to a higher standard. For this project, the university managed to obtain funds from the Recovery and Resilience Plan within the consortium of universities with the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava and within the call for "Complex modernization of buildings and dormitories of public and state universities."
On July 15, 2024, the International Office of the University of Economics in Bratislava officially opened the 2nd edition of the summer school program called Business and Leadership in Central Europe. The summer school is attended by overall 24 students from several prominent European universities, namely KU Leuven in Belgium, Nottingham Trent University in UK, European University of Rome in Italy, University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, Seinajoki University of Applied Sciences in Finland and other prominent universities from France, Netherlands and Germany.
