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About
The University of Žilina was established on 1 October 1953 as the College of Railways in Prague. In 1959, the institution changed its name to the University of Transport and moved to Žilina. As a result of the increasing role of communications within the curriculum and research orientation of the university, the name was amended to the University of Transport and Communications in 1980.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1201 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,418
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 7%
- Female : Male
- 33 : 67
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
US News
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | =1,193 | 19.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Žilina?
University of Žilina's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1201-1400, THE Rank 1201–1500, US News Rank =2,117.
When was University of Žilina founded?
University of Žilina was founded in 1953.
What are the top subjects at University of Žilina?
Top subjects at University of Žilina include: Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Engineering & Technology.
Where is University of Žilina located?
University of Žilina is located in Žilina, Slovakia.