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.
Eurydice - the information network on education in Europe
Date: 2009