Slovakia - first cycle programmes
Population (mln): 5,44
Official language/s: Slovak
Time zone: UTC+1 Winter, UTC+2 Summer
Internet TLD: .sk
Calling code: +421
Member of the EU from: 1st May 2004
Unemployment rate Sep 2011 (%): 13.6
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2011 (%): 33.4
Unemployment rate Sep 2012 (%): 14.1
Unemployment rate under 25 years Sep 2012 (%): 34.7
Population statistics 20-29 age group 2011 (%): 16,1
Country codes in education system: SK
Expected duration of education (years): 16,5
The
Bachelor study programme as the study programme of the first level aims at the
acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge based on the current state
of science and art and at mastering their use in the exercise of a profession
or the follow-up of higher education studies. The first stage usually lasts for
three or four years, covering all disciplines except Medicine, Veterinary
Medicine, Pharmacy and Law. After
completion, graduates are granted Certificates and awarded the degree of
"Bakalár".
Source: Eurydice, Eurypedia - The European Encyclopedia on National Education Systems
, Eurosta, wikipedia.org, Agency for Science and Higher Education Croatia, Department of Education and Skills
Irelan, Ministry of Education and Culture - FINLAND