Matej Bel University in Banská Bystrica

Matej Bel University (Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici, UMB) is a public university located in Banská Bystrica, the capital of central Slovakia, founded in 1992. The university comprises 7 faculties: Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Physical Education Sport and Health, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Law. UMB offers 236 study programmes across 17 fields of study at bachelor, master and doctoral levels, enrolling approximately 6,194 students. The institution holds 3 Centres of Excellence and is a member of the EMERGE European University Alliance. UMB participates actively in Erasmus+ mobility programmes and has an Institute for Language and Professional Preparation. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023, UMB was ranked 1501+ globally and placed 6th among Slovak universities, and 2nd in Social Sciences in Slovakia.