General information

State examinations verify whether a student has acquired the knowledge and skills required by the study plan and whether they are prepared for professional practice. Studies in bachelor’s and engineering (master’s) degree programs are completed by a state examination.

State examinations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Act on Higher Education Institutions. The state examination consists of a final thesis and its defense.

A student may take the state examination only after fulfilling all other study obligations prescribed by the study program.

A student may repeat the state examination a maximum of two times, and only within the deadline specified in Article 2, Section 12 of the Study Regulations for the 1st and 2nd level of higher education at the University of Žilina.

The organization of state examinations in a given study program is ensured by authorized units (departments, institutes, and others) in cooperation with the education office. Details are determined by the faculty/institute responsible for the study program.

The student must complete the state examination (including any possible repeats) no later than the deadline limited by the maximum duration of study specified in Article 2, Section 12 of the Study Regulations for the 1st and 2nd level of higher education at the University of Žilina.