09 - Slovakia - Organisation of the academic year

The academic year begins in September 1 and finishes in August 31 of the following year. The study in one academic year can be divided into 2 terms or 3 terms. Each higher education institution defines the division of study in its statute.

In higher education study plans are drafted on the basis of study programmes. Study programmes are obligatory for both students and teachers, and may be modified and supplemented only in accordance with the procedure determined by the study and examination order.

The study plans give the list of compulsory subjects, compulsorily elected subjects and optional subjects for individual terms in relation to the study programs and the credit system of study.

The draft for a study programme of study field is submitted by the supervisor of the study field. The dean of the faculty recommends it for approval to the scientific council of the faculty.

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Date: 2009
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