Comenius University Bratislava
About
Comenius University in Bratislava is the oldes and biggest university in the Slovak republic. Established in 1919, the university draws on the tradition of Academia Istropolitana that was founded in 1465 in Bratislava by Matthias Corvinus, the King of Hungary. Since its founding the university has ranked among the best educational institution on the national level and it has become an internationa...
Comenius University in Bratislava is the oldes and biggest university in the Slovak republic. Established in 1919, the university draws on the tradition of Academia Istropolitana that was founded in 1465 in Bratislava by Matthias Corvinus, the King of Hungary. Since its founding the university has ranked among the best educational institution on the national level and it has become an internationally recognised centre of scientific study and research. Being the most comprehensive provider of classical university education in Slovakia, Comenius university has retained the status of the Slovak national university.
Comenius University in Bratislava has 13 faculties and serves more than 22,000 students each year within all three degree study programmes, almost 20,000 of whom are full-time students. Comenius University offers diverse study programmes encompassing a broad range of human knowledge - from medicine, humanities and social sciences, to natural sciences, mathematics and theology.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 684 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 22,226
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.4 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 17%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 151-160 | - | 2023 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-475 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 601-640 | - | 2022 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | =299 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | =385 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =477 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | 656 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =659 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =837 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =899 | 44.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,237 | 44.7 | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 301–400 | 24.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 801–1000 | 22.9 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 801–1000 | 23.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
ARWU
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Astronomy | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2020 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Comenius University Bratislava?
Comenius University Bratislava's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =684, THE Rank 1201–1500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =806.
When was Comenius University Bratislava founded?
Comenius University Bratislava was founded in 1919.
What are the top subjects at Comenius University Bratislava?
Top subjects at Comenius University Bratislava include: Petroleum Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, Law & Legal Studies, Energy Science & Engineering, Mathematics.
Where is Comenius University Bratislava located?
Comenius University Bratislava is located in Bratislava, Slovakia.