1. Slovak University of Nitra, Slovakia Eleonóra Marišová Faculty of European studies Faculty of European studies and Regional Development and Regional Development

2. NITRA, NITRA total area - 108 km2 population - 87 603, density of citizens per km2 - 809

3. 5th century the first Slavs arrived here 7th century the Samo Empire - predecessor of the subsequent state formation – - predecessor of the subsequent state formation – The Pribina duchy the Great Moravian Empire 833 A.D. Knight Rastislav - Byzantine missionaries, Constantine-Cyril and Methodius- 863 A.D. bishops was established in Nitra- 880 A.D.

4. 11th – 13th centuries Nitra was one of the most important cities of the monarchy the status of free-royal town Nitra, the “mother” of Slovak cities, is situated in a nice area on the northern border of the Podunajská rovina (Danube Lowlands), right under the Zobor hill

5. Nitra is a seat of several institutes of the Slovak Academy of Sciences specialising in biological and ecological sciences Archaeological Institute Research institutions, especially the Research Institute of Animal Production Academy of Agricultural Sciences Agrokomplex Exhibition, annual international agricultural trade fairs, a multipurpose exhibition area

6. SLOVAK UNIVERSITY of AGRICULTURE in NITRA of AGRICULTURE in NITRA Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources (1946) Faculty o Biotechnology and Food Sciences (2002) Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering (1994) Faculty of Economics and Management (1962) Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (1969) Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development (2004)

7. Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development (FESRD) http://www.fesrr.uniag.sk e-mail: dekfesrr@uniag.sk

8. Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development is the 6th faculty of Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra It was established on 1st of April 2004

9. Mission of the faculty It was established to prepare specialists in : It was established to prepare specialists in : European programs in rural development regional,social, economical and environmental development of Slovakia

10. Study programs at FESRD: Bachelor degree program: 3 years Master degree program: : 2 years

11. Acreditted bachelor study programs: European Programs of Rural Development Regional Development, Management of Development of Rural Area and Rural Tourism Management of Development of Rural Area and Rural Tourism Environmental Management Protection against Natural and Economic Disasters

12. Acreditted master study programs: Regional Development Management of Development of Rural Area and Rural Tourism Environmental Management Protection against Natural and Economic Disasters

13. International Cooperation Bilateral agreements with more as 40 universities from all the world. http://www.uniag.sk/SKOLA/rzs/eng lish1/doc/4_1.htm http://www.uniag.sk/SKOLA/rzs/eng lish1/doc/4_1.htm http://www.uniag.sk/SKOLA/rzs/eng lish1/doc/4_8.htm

14. PARTICIPATION SAU IN following EUROPEAN PROGRAMMES Erasmus Mundus AtlantisSocrates-Erasmus Leonardo da Vinci Jean Monet PHARE Small Projects Programme 6th FP CEEPUS

15. Erasmus Mundus: International Master of Science in Rural Development is offered by four leading European universities (who also jointly award the internationally recognised Master of Science degree): Erasmus Mundus: International Master of Science in Rural Development is offered by four leading European universities (who also jointly award the internationally recognised Master of Science degree): Ghent University, Belgium, Ghent University, Belgium, Agrocampus Rennes, France, Agrocampus Rennes, France, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany, And the University of Cordoba, Spain. And the University of Cordoba, Spain. Students can also take specialised courses for a semester at: Students can also take specialised courses for a semester at: Wageningen University, the Netherlands, Wageningen University, the Netherlands, the University of Pisa, Italy, the University of Pisa, Italy, and Nitra University, Slovakia. and Nitra University, Slovakia. www.agri-econ.ugent.be/IMRD

16. Atlantis: International Master of Science in Rural Development International Master of Science in Rural Development Master of Science in Agricultural Economics Master of Science in Agricultural Economics Master of Science in Food and Resource Economics“ Master of Science in Food and Resource Economics“ internationally recognised Master of Science degree by four EU universities and two US universities: internationally recognised Master of Science degree by four EU universities and two US universities: University of Arkansas, USA University of Arkansas, USA University of Florida, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, USA University of Florida, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, USAwww.agri-econ.ugent.be

17. Centre of International Programs Projects preparation Advisory for staff in project proposals preparation Summer schools

18. Botanic Garden situated in the center of the University campus practical training for students practical training for students participate in floristic expeditions participate in floristic expeditions particularly to Latin America particularly to Latin America represents SAU at a variety of domestic and international expositions represents SAU at a variety of domestic and international expositions

19. Accommodation four dormitories with the capacity of 2,800 beds four dormitories with the capacity of 2,800 beds Three of them are situated within the University campus Three of them are situated within the University campus 1. hostel ”MLADOST” 2. hostel ”ANTON BERNOLAK” 3. hostel ”NOVA DOBA” 4. hostel ”PRIBINA” - situated off campus

20. The Training and Recreational Center in Račkova Dolina situated in the western part of High Tatras situated in the western part of High Tatras sauna, fitness, playing fields sauna, fitness, playing fields own ski-lift own ski-lift Contact : +421 – 44 - 5293

21. Congress Centre capacity - 340 seats modern multimedial equipment modern multimedial equipment organizing of scientific and social events organizing of scientific and social events

22. Slovak Agricultural Library main building of the Library studying room situated in the Slovak Agricultural University campus open daily more than a half million of documents Library Catalogue at web http://www.slpk.sk/en/welcome.htm http://www.slpk.sk/en/welcome.htm http://www.slpk.sk/en/welcome.htm

23. Sports activities tennis center tennis center swimming pool swimming pool sports hall sports hall fitness club fitness club regeneration center regeneration center with sauna with sauna playing fields for team sports playing fields for team sports

24. Thank you for your attention Contact: Faculty of European Studies and Regional Development Trieda Andreja hlinku 2, 949 76 Nitra ☎ + 421/37/6508 730 Fax: + 421/37/6531 522 http://www.fesrr.uniag.sk e-mail: dekfesrr@uniag.sk