Organization:Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
 Latin: Universitas Constantiana Philosophii | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1959 |
| Rector | Prof. Libor Vozár, CSc. |
| Students | 7,898[1] |
| Location | Nitra,  Slovakia |
| Campus | Urban |
| |u}}rs | White and Turquoise |
| Affiliations | European University Association |
| Website | www.ukf.sk |
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra (Slovak: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre) is a co-educational public university in Nitra, in southwestern Slovakia.[2] It is a modern educational, scientific and artistic institution that since 1996 bears the name of one of the most important personalities in Slovak history – Byzantine missionary Saint Cyril (born Constantine, 827–869), the "Apostle to the Slavs".
UKF has five Faculties and 7029 students, of which 5562 are enrolled in full-time study. The University is also attractive for foreign students. Currently (as at October 31, 2019), it is frequented by 345 students. The wide range of programs in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral study is a key strength of our University. Research is one of the key activities at the University. UKF is also focusing on student work, and is known for numerous cultural, social and sporting events and student activities, many of which with long traditions.
The University publishes the University magazine Náš čas and the student magazine Občas nečas.[3]
Notable alumni
- Zuzana Beňušková, ethnologist
- Ján Kuciak, investigative journalist
See also
- Faculty Hospital, Nitra
References
- ↑ "www.ukf.sk". https://www.ukf.sk/1687-na-ukf-v-nitre-sa-zacal-akademicky-rok-2017-2018.
- ↑ "Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra". portalvs.sk. http://www.portalvs.sk/en/vysoka-skola/univerzita-konstantina-filozofa-v-nitre. Retrieved 12 November 2013.
- ↑ "www.ukf.sk". https://www.ukf.sk/en/university.
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