Faculty of Commerce, University of Economics in Bratislava

What Faculty of Commerce, University of Economics in Bratislava does

The Faculty of Commerce (Obchodná fakulta) at the University of Economics in Bratislava is a public higher-education institution founded in 1940 and one of eight faculties of EUBA, operating under the Slovak Ministry of Education. It delivers bachelor's, master's (engineering), and doctoral programs across four departments — Marketing, International Trade, Tourism, and Business Law — and serves high-school graduates, working professionals, doctoral researchers, and seniors in its University of Third Age program. The faculty runs the Research Institute of Trade and Sustainable Business and publishes two peer-reviewed journals (Studia commercialia Bratislavensia and Ekonomika cestovného ruchu a podnikanie), and it maintains international mobility through Erasmus+ and the Central Europe Connect joint certificate with SGH Warsaw and WU Vienna, which has produced nearly 700 alumni.

Its revenue model is a hybrid of public funding (state allocations based on enrollment, research output, and performance metrics), tuition and fees (extension studies beyond standard duration, foreign-language programs), competitive research grants (VEGA, KEGA), and continuing-education income (University of Third Age, professional development). Distribution relies on the centralized Slovak e-prihlaska admissions portal, a partnership-driven GTM motion combining high-school outreach, open days, Erasmus+ recruitment, and direct engagement with major Slovak retailers (Lidl, Coop Jednota, dm, Kaufland, Tesco) and industry associations (SAMO, Zväz obchodu SR), alongside international conferences as academic-marketing channels. The technology stack is administrative rather than AI-native: the proprietary AiS2 Academic Information System handles course registration, grading, and student services, with AI referenced as a permitted study tool governed by published faculty guidelines.

Name

Faculty of Commerce, University of Economics in Bratislava

Legal name

Obchodná fakulta - Ekonomická univerzita v Bratislave

Website

https://of.euba.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public faculty of commerce at the University of Economics in Bratislava offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in marketing, international trade, tourism, and business law, plus research and lifelong-learning for students, professionals, and seniors.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Business, Economics & Management Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Business education programs
• Commerce research
• International trade studies
• Tourism management education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public University Funding: State funding based on student enrollment, research output, and institutional performance metrics
2. Tuition and Fees: Fees for studies beyond standard duration, foreign students, and extension programs
3. Research Grants: VEGA and KEGA grants for scientific research projects
4. Continuing Education: University of Third Age programs and professional development courses

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Commerce delivers undergraduate, graduate (engineering/master's), and doctoral degree programs in commerce-related fields across four departments—Marketing, International Trade, Tourism, and Business Law. It also operates the Research Institute of Trade and Sustainable Business, publishes two scientific journals, and runs dual education initiatives, continuing education (University of Third Age), and international exchange programs.

Product overview

Faculty of Commerce (Obchodná fakulta) at University of Economics in Bratislava is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include three-tier degree programs (Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD) across four departments: Department of Marketing, Department of International Trade, Department of Tourism, and Department of Business Law. Supporting these are research services through the Research Institute of Trade and Sustainable Business, two peer-reviewed scientific journals (Studia commercialia Bratislavensia and Ekonomika cestovného ruchu a podnikanie), international exchange programs including Erasmus+ and Central Europe Connect joint certificate program with WU Vienna and SGH Warsaw, and dual education initiatives. Administrative services include the AiS2 Academic Information System. The faculty has approximately 100+ faculty members and maintains partnerships with industry through programs like Retail and Business Management developed with SAMO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Study Programs (Bakalárske štúdium) Undergraduate degree programs in commerce-related fields for high school graduates seeking bachelor's degrees in marketing, international trade, tourism, and business law.
• Master's Study Programs (Inžinierske štúdium) Graduate engineering/master's degree programs providing advanced specialization in commerce-related fields for bachelor's graduates.
• PhD Study Programs (Doktorandské štúdium) Doctoral research programs including dissertation defense and qualification growth processes for research-focused students pursuing PhD degrees.
• Retail and Business Management (Retail a biznis manažment) Bachelor's Program Professionally-oriented bachelor's study program developed in cooperation with Slovak Alliance of Modern Trade (SAMO), targeting both students and practitioners in the retail sector.
• Research Institute of Trade and Sustainable Business (Výskumný inštitút obchodu a udržateľného podnikania) Research institute focused on commerce and sustainable business practices with department members conducting scientific research and securing VEGA and KEGA grants.
• Studia commercialia Bratislavensia Peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the faculty with editorial board and code of ethics covering commerce and business research.
• Ekonomika cestovného ruchu a podnikanie (Journal of Tourism Economics and Entrepreneurship) Scientific journal covering tourism economics and entrepreneurship with editorial and scientific boards, published by the faculty.
• Central Europe Connect Joint Certificate Program Joint certificate program with SGH Warsaw School of Economics and WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. Three courses offered: Structural Dynamics in Central European Economies, Marketing Resources and Consumer Behaviour in Central Europe, and Project Course: Strategies and Management for Central Europe. Awards 12 ECTS Credits.
• Dual Education (Duálne vzdelávanie) Programs including Business in Practice, Professional Clubs and Academies, Student Startups, and Final Theses and Events, integrating workplace practice with academic study.
• Erasmus+ Mobility Programs Student and faculty mobility programs including study exchanges, practical internships, graduate internships, and other mobility programs with European universities.
• University of Third Age (Univerzita tretieho veku) Lifelong learning and professional development program for seniors in Bojnice, with the Faculty of Commerce serving as guarantor under a Memorandum of Cooperation with the town of Bojnice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates ranked #1 most attractive to employers in Slovakia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Slovenská asociácia Digital HR (Slovak Association Digital HR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2026Memorandum of cooperation signed between EUBA and Slovak Association Digital HR, represented by chairperson Martina Navrkal and vice-chairperson Ing. Michaela Mathisrud Královičová, PhD. Ceremony attended by rector Prof. Ing. Ferdinand Daňo, PhD. and dean doc. Ing. Peter Drábik, PhD., MSc.
• City of BojnicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Memorandum of cooperation and understanding signed between EUBA and city of Bojnice. The Faculty of Commerce serves as guarantor of the University of Third Age program in Bojnice.
• Coop Jednota SlovenskocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Slovak retail chain operating grocery stores across Slovakia. Listed as faculty partner.
• Lidl SlovenskocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational retail chain operating in Slovakia. Listed as faculty partner.
• DM Drogerie MarktcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman drugstore chain operating in Slovakia. Listed as faculty partner.
• Slovenská aliancia moderného obchodu (SAMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association of modern trade retailers in Slovakia. Jointly developed new bachelor's program 'Retail a biznis manažment' (Retail and Business Management) with EUBA.
• Nestlé SlovakiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational food and beverage company. Listed as faculty partner.
• ČSOB (Československá obchodná banka)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Slovak banking institution. Listed as faculty partner.
• Kaštieľ Mojmírovce (Hotel Castle Mojmirovce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric castle hotel and event venue. Listed as faculty partner, supports practical education in tourism.
• InchebaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBratislava exhibition and convention center. Listed as faculty partner.
• X-BIONICmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportswear and technology company. Cooperation initiated by CEO Michal Kraus, EUBA graduate, rector Ferdinand Daňo, and dean Peter Drábik.
• Bratislava Tourist BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial destination management organization for Bratislava. Co-organizer of the international conference 'Current Trends in Spas, Hospitality and Tourism'.
• SGH Warsaw School of EconomicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Central Europe Connect joint certificate program. Students study at three universities (EUBA, SGH, WU) for international trade education.
• WU Vienna University of Economics and BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university in the Central Europe Connect joint certificate program. Students study at three universities (EUBA, SGH, WU) for international trade education.
• Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Slovak RepublicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing patronage for the 'Current Trends in Spas, Hospitality and Tourism' conference.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corvinus University of Budapest: Hungarian public university with prominent business, commerce, and international economics programs. Comparable in scale, public-sector status, and regional positioning; competes for CEE students and AACSB-accredited credentials.
• SGH Warsaw School of Economics: Polish public business/economics university and direct partner in the Central Europe Connect joint certificate program. Operates comparable bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in commerce, international trade, and business, serving the same CEE student market with similar state-funding dynamics.
• Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE): Czech public university focused on economics, business, and commerce with comparable faculty structure and degree portfolio. Most direct regional peer in terms of program mix (international trade, marketing, tourism, business law) and state-funded operating model.
• WU Vienna University of Economics and Business: Austrian public business university and direct partner in the Central Europe Connect program. Overlaps in commerce, international trade, and marketing programs and competes for the same CEE applicant pool, but at a significantly higher global ranking and tuition tier.
• Comenius University Bratislava - Faculty of Management: Domestic Slovak peer faculty also delivering business and management degrees. Awarded the Faculty of Commerce a commemorative medal in 2011 on its 20th anniversary, evidencing close institutional ties. Competes for the same Slovak applicant pool.

Emerging players

• Warsaw School of Economics - College of Management and Finance (MiNI WNE): Specialized business/management units within larger economics universities in CEE that compete for niche commerce and trade students. Comparable academic-product profile but at smaller scale.
• Zagreb School of Economics and Management: Croatian business school with private structure but AACSB-aligned quality bar; competes in the same broader CEE market for commerce and management students seeking internationally recognized credentials.

Broad incumbents

• Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin: Large public German university of applied sciences with extensive business and law programs. Operates as a broader European incumbent in vocational/professional business education with overlapping degree types.

Regional players

• Mendel University in Brno - Faculty of Business and Economics: Czech public university offering business, economics, and commerce programs in a regional Czech market. Comparable in public-sector operating model and program mix, competing for CEE students and Erasmus+ flows.
• University of Economics in Košice: Second Slovak public economics university, operating in eastern Slovakia. Comparable state-funded business education offering; competes in the same domestic market but is geographically and brand-positioned as a secondary alternative to EUBA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Subsidiaries1 record

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