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Dear friends,
The Slovak Agricultural
University is a top educational, research and cultural institution, occupying
a unique place in the education of experts in agriculture and related
scientific areas. During its more than 50-year-long existence, study programs
in the areas of economics, technology, landscape creation, environmental
studies and other areas have been introduced, thus changing a primarily
agricultural type of institution into a university with a wide range of
scientific activities.
The Slovak Agricultural University, ranking as the fourth largest university
in the Slovak Republic, currently provides a temporary home for over 10,000
young people, studying in different forms of study and at different stages.
The educational process is carried out by almost 500 pedagogical and scientific
staff. Their aim is not only to teach, but also to carry out basic and
applied research, as well as provide counselling and expertise services.
Last but not least, they participate in the preparation of young scientific
staff.
Thanks to a high quality education, the University graduates, whose number
has already exceeded 37,000, have managed to find employment not only
in Slovakia, but abroad as well. They hold various positions, from agricultural
primary production up to positions of top management in the areas of finance,
insurance and politics, including members of Parliament and the Slovak
government. The quality of work of the SAU's students and staff is also
proved by the fact that the Accreditation Commission of the Slovak Government
regularly ranks the University into the highest category.
The co-operation with domestic and, especially, foreign scientific and
research institutions is very significant for life at our University.
The further development of the Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra
is ensured by the fact that it provides very good study conditions, high
quality instruction, good opportunities for the placement of its graduates
in the labour market, a stimulating and activating environment, as well
as a good background for the extracurricular activities of its students.
The great interest of students in studying at the University every year
is evidence of its good future prospects. A significant role attracting
the students is also played by the charm of the ancient city of Nitra
in which history is married to the present.
The Slovak Agricultural
University, together with other significant agricultural and cultural
institutions, as well as the beautiful natural landscape, have made Nitra
a real "Mecca" of Slovak agriculture.
Imrich Okenka
Rector
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