Overview

The cross-sectional nature of geotourism does not exclude the employment of graduates in other branches of industry, including the economic and social sphere.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Geotourism study programme from The Technical University of Kosice (TUKE) in the first stage of university studies have knowledge and experience in the field of general issues of geotourism, earth resources and their use in geotourism, which follow on from their general secondary education.

They know how to use their knowledge and their understanding in a way that indicates a professional approach to work and/or to the profession and have competence usually demonstrated by making and defending arguments and solving problems or tasks at various stages of the effective development of geotourism at the local, regional and national level, from setting the goal to specific realization.

They have the skills to acquire and interpret relevant data on geological heritage in the context of its protection, use and development of geotourism and related forms of tourism and to make ethical and socially responsible decisions based on them. They know how to work together to solve the issues of local and regional development of geotourism and related sustainable forms of tourism in which geological heritage and its protection and use become the subject of interest.

They know how to communicate information, concepts, issues and solutions related to various aspects of the development of geotourism (mainly with regard to the societal importance of geological heritage) to professional and lay audiences.

They have developed educational skills necessary to continue further studies with a high degree of independence.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computers in geotourism

Mathematics

World geography

Hydrogeology and balneology

Physical Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Košice, Slovakia

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Tourism & Leisure

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

a completed application for university studies of the first level

a certified copy of the completed secondary education with a certified translation into the Slovak language

the decision on recognition of completed education (validation) issued by the Regional Office Košice, Department of Education, Zádielska 1, 040 33 Košice

a certified copy of the transcript of records covering all the years of secondary education with a certified translation into Slovak. If the length of secondary education studies exceeds four years then a certified copy of transcript of records covering the last four years of study at secondary school is required

Curriculum Vitae in Slovak (or English, according to the language in which the applicant will study) signed by the applicant

a copy of passport

a proof of payment of the handling fee for the admission procedure (can be submitted to the Study department no later than the date of enrolment)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5000 EUR / year

≈ 5000 EUR / year

Living costs

Košice

Slovakia

500 - 850 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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