Welcome to FRI UNIZA: Your ESIEA Summer School Guide 2026
We are delighted to welcome you to the Faculty of Management Science and Informatics (FRI) at the University of Žilina! Your ESIEA Summer School programme is officially scheduled to run for nine weeks, starting from your arrival on Monday, 18 May, and concluding on 17 July 2026.
Academic Programme
All courses are delivered in English (B2 level recommended) in Room RA012. For each completed subject, you will earn 2 ECTS credits.
Your Curriculum:
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Python for Engineers
- Tools for Software Development
- Web Programming
- Slovak Language and Culture
- Intercultural Communication
Weekly Schedule:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Lectures and seminars from 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00.
- Wednesday: Dedicated to your Slovak Language for Foreigners course (except for 27 May).
Preliminary schedule - open the pdf file
Discover Slovakia: "Tour de Slovaquie"
To ensure you experience the very best of our country, we have organised a six-day trip from 8 to 13 June. You will be joined by Slovak students, who will be happy to show you the hidden gems of our region. This will cover the Intercultural Communication subject.
The Itinerary:
- Mon 8 June: The majestic Spiš Castle and the gateway to the Tatras, Poprad.
- Tue 9 June: High-altitude hiking between Štrbské Pleso and Popradské pleso.
- Wed 10 June: Relaxation at the Liptovská Mara reservoir.
- Thu 11 June: The historic minting town of Kremnica.
- Fri 12 June: A visit to the capital city, Bratislava.
- Sat 13 June: Exploring Slovak history in Košariská and Brezová pod Bradlom.
Contact & Support
If you have any questions regarding your stay or the academic programme, please do not hesitate to contact the Vice-Dean, Doc. Márton, or visit the international office.
We look forward to seeing you in Žilina!
Internationalisation at Home
During your time here, you won’t just be studying in a new country—you’ll be part of a truly global classroom. In line with the Strategy for the Internationalisation of Higher Education 2030, our faculty has opened these courses to our local Slovak students as part of our "Internationalisation at Home" initiative.
This means you will study alongside FRI UNIZA students, providing a fantastic opportunity for cultural exchange, peer-to-peer learning, and building international friendships right here in the classroom.