Our lecturers are closely connected to clinical practice, which allows them to enrich lectures and seminars with practical insights, case studies, and examples from their own professional experience. We provide high-quality theoretical education delivered by a team of educators with experience from various domestic and international universities and clinical workplaces in the field of midwifery.
Successful completion of the programme guarantees 100% employability in the labour market as a midwife. You will have a wide range of job opportunities both in Slovakia and abroad, given the global shortage of midwives. A degree in midwifery is recognized and fully compatible across the European Union.
Graduates can work as midwives in both public and private sectors, including independent practice. You may also apply your knowledge and experience in research, management, and education.
A midwife is a person who has completed the prescribed midwifery education programme, officially recognized in the country where it is delivered, successfully finished the required studies in midwifery, and obtained the qualification necessary to be registered and authorized to practise the profession.
A midwife is competent to perform activities within the scope of midwifery practice, such as:
providing care for low-risk pregnant women, mothers, and their newborns
preparing women for childbirth and conducting physiological (normal) deliveries
providing postpartum care
supporting breastfeeding
Midwives may practise independently within the community, in the home environment of women and their families. Within integrated healthcare systems, conditions are created for cooperation with health insurance providers.
In clinical practice, midwives also participate in the professional training of midwifery students.
Graduates may further expand their expertise through specialization studies, certified professional activities, and lactation consultancy training.
We provide first-cycle university education (Bachelor’s degree) in the Midwifery study programme, delivered in full-time form. The programme lasts three years and includes 4,600 hours of theoretical and practical instruction, with clinical training representing one third of the programme.
Education complies with:
EU Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications
Government Regulation of the Slovak Republic No. 296/2010 Coll. on professional competence in healthcare professions
Teaching is organized in blocks according to the schedule and study plan, making it a suitable option also for applicants who are already employed. The comfort of university study is enhanced through the use of digital learning environments.
Midwifery is offered at the Faculty of Health and Social Work in Nové Zámky.
Theoretical instruction is provided through lectures, seminars, and practical classes. During your studies, you will gain knowledge and skills not only in midwifery and gynecological care, but also in medicine, prenatal and perinatal psychology, neonatology, newborn care, community care for mother and child, ethics, counselling, preparation for parenthood and childbirth, and humanities.
Clinical practice takes place in gynecology–obstetrics and neonatology departments in healthcare facilities with which we have signed professional training agreements. Professional practice is also provided in gynecological outpatient clinics and in community settings.
Admission conditions correspond to the general university requirements:
Completed full secondary general education with a school-leaving examination (grammar school), or full secondary vocational education with a school-leaving examination
Final examination average grade up to 2.00
Medical fitness certificate according to Ministry of Health Regulation No. 364/2009 (medical confirmation must be attached to the application)
A motivation letter (concise, no more than one page, outlining motivation for admission, study, and professional practice, as well as achievements, abilities, and skills)