SLOVAK UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE IN NITRA SLOVAK REPUBLIC

Slovakia Slovakia Official name: Slovak Republic State formation date: 1 January 1993 Capital city: Bratislava Population: (as at 30/6/2013) Population density: 110/km 2 Location: Central Europe (17° – 22° E, 47° – 49° N) Area: km 2 The mid and the North of the country is mountainous (Carpathian curve), lowlands (important agricultural areas) are typical of the South and the East. The most important Slovak river, the Danube connects the capital city of the SR Bratislava with two capital cities of the neighbouring countries – Vienna and Budapest. SLOVAKIA

Bratislava Bratislava Capital city Density: 367 km², ha Elevation: 152 m Population: Population density: 1 137,3 inhabitants/km² First mentioned: 907 River: Dunaj SLOVAKIA Bratislava

Nitra – city of SUA Nitra – city of SUA NITRA Density: 108 km², ha Elevation: 167 m Population: First mentioned in writing: 826 River: Nitra

SUA: Facts and Figures SUA: Facts and Figures Number of students : 10,000 Alumni: 70,000 Academics: 571 Research and technical staff: 651 More than 100 scientific events organised with a focus on agriculture a year Study programmes Bachelor : 36 Master: 31 PhD: 22 Study programmes in English : 20 Slovak University of Agriculture is the only agricultural university in Slovakia

Quality Assurance Quality Assurance ECTS Label was awarded to SUA by the European Commission as the first university in Slovakia on October 5, 2010 SUA received the Diploma Supplement Label from the European Commission in 2013.

SUA Faculties Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences Faculty of Economics and Management Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources The faculty prepares specialists in the development, utilization, protection and recovery of food sources of plant and animal origin through the development and application of biological, ecological, technical and economic principles of functionality and knowledge of sustainable agro-ecosystems. fapz.uniag.sk

Faculty of Economics and Management Faculty of Economics and Management The principal mission of the faculty is to prepare experts for agricultural and food processing industries as well as cooperating industries and to educate them in the areas of management, economics, accountancy and finance, information and communication technologies, international trade, foreign languages and regional development fem.uniag.sk

Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Engineering The main mission of the faculty is to train skilled operating engineers and graduate engineers. The faculty does not only rely on an experienced team of teachers, but also on cooperation with many other educational and research institutions in Slovakia and abroad. tf.uniag.sk

The faculty´s priority is education of professionals oriented on horticultural production, fruit growing, viticulture, vegetable and flowers, garden design and landscaping. fzki.uniag.sk Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering

The faculty deals with knowing, understanding and managing biological, technological and economic sciences specializing in modern processes of food production. Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences fbp.uniag.sk

The faculty guarantees training of professionals capable of processing the strategic objectives, contributing to the community development, especially in rural environment in cooperation with the governing bodies of public administration, and suceeding in advisory and projective organizations, which prepare projects within the EU programmes Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development fesrr.uniag.sk

AgroBioTech Research Centre AgroBioTech Research Centre  The project aims to build a comprehensive, research, innovation and regional competence center focused on the area of agrobiology, agroecology, biotechnology and bioenergy  AgroBioTech Center will integrate cutting-edge applied research through the partnership of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, University of Constantine the Philosopher and the Institute of Genetics and Biotechnology SAS in Nitra  The project is supported by the amount of more than 26.3 million EUR, of which 22.4 million from EU funds and 2,6 million from the state budget

University Farm and practical teaching University Farm and practical teaching  Exclusive space for verification of scientific knowledge in agricultural practices at SUA  Farm area of ​​2,127 hectares  One of the leading agricultural entities in Slovakia as for production and economic results  Demonstrates a high level of management, including equipment with modern technology in crop production using elements of precise agriculture and advanced technologies in animal husbandry

Visegrad University Association Established on November 11, 2011 at SUA The main aim of the association is to link partner universities in order to provide quality education and scientific environment and to promote development of closer cooperation among the Visegrad group as well as cooperating regions respecting the neighbouring countries policy of the International Visegrad Fund in the field related to all aspects of sustainability. Main activities include publishing of Visegrad Journal on Bioeconomy and Sustainable development and organing of scientific and educational events. 50 member universities from 23 countries

Institutional Research Network at SUA Institutional Research Network at SUA 5 Centres of Excellence Jean Monnet supporting and improving multidisciplinary knowledge and specific skills about policy and law on the protection of land and soil, leading to a positive impact on effective implementation of EU land policy measures to 2020, especially in Slovak conditions. ECOVA protection and use of agricultural biodiversity increase the quality of research work and support excellent research for the conservation and use of agricultural biodiversity with an accent on food security and eco-food production ECOVA plus supports existing center of excellence (ECOVA) focusing on the area of strategic importance for the further development of economy and society Integrated river basin management in changing environmental conditions a center for the research of the dynamics of runoff and storage of water in soil in major river basins in Slovakia, extending the knowledge base, diagnostics and forecasting of hydrological conditions in the catchment area of ​​ongoing climate change White - green biotechnology improving conditions for implementation of cutting-edge basic research in "white-green biotechnology"

Currently running FP7 projects Currently running FP7 projects  Knowledge Transfer Community to bridge the gap between research, innovation and business creation  Assessing and Monitoring the Impacts of Genetically modified plants on Agro- ecosystems  Assessment of the Impact of non tariff Measures NTM on the EU and Selected trade Partners  Comparative Analysis of Factor Markets for Agriculture Across the member States  Primas Promoting Inquiry in Mathematics and Science Education Across Europe  Exploring the future of Global Food and Nutrition Security  New Issues in Agricultural, Food and Bioenergy Trade  Transparency of Food Pricing  Scientific technological Advancement in research on Bioenergy- STAR AGROENERGY  Animal Welfare Research in an enlarged Europe “AWARE“

International Cooperation and Integration

International Cooperation ERASMUS : 180 contracts, 28 European countries Bilateral agreements : 80 Student exchange (188 incoming, 204 outgoing) Cooperation with international project networks : Mundus CASIA (Central Asia), Mundus Eranet, Eranet plus (Russia) Tempus Reshaping of Agricultural Vocational Studies in the Western Balkans High Objectives of National organizational reforms Vocational Training in Rural Development and Ecology Strengthening the Lifelong Learning in Environmental Sciences in Russia Development of Public Accreditation of Agricultural Programs in Russia Jean Monnet - Agrarian Law of EU (Plaque for J. Monnet Chair) Leonardo da Vinci (work placements for graduates PLM) Leonardo da Vinci (university experts VETPRO)

Doctor honoris causa Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra honors eminent personalities from the academic world. Since 1995, 35 honorary titles Doctor Honoris Causa were awarded.

Cultural Heritage The academic folk ensemble Zobor at the Slovak Agriculture University in Nitra was founded in 1956 and belongs among the oldest folk ensembles in the Slovak Republic. It comprises folk music band, chorus and dance group. During its existence, Zobor has performed countless shows in Slovakia and other 20 countries throughout the world, as well. Performances at EXPO 1998 in Lisbon and at EXPO 2000 in Hannover, festivals in China and USA have been the highlights within the last decade.

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