The University of Prešov in Prešov is organising an International Day on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The event aims to present opportunities for international study exchanges, scholarships, international cooperation and research mobility. The programme will feature discussions with students, academic staff, researchers and representatives of the professional sector, as well as cultural performances, language quizzes and an international food tasting. Its purpose is to demonstrate how international experiences can enrich students’ academic journeys, professional development and personal lives.

The programme will begin at 9:30 a.m. with an official opening ceremony. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore information stands hosted by international organisations, cultural institutes and university departments. They will be able to learn more about study opportunities abroad, scholarship programmes, international partnerships and support available to international students and researchers.

International experiences offer students and university staff new perspectives, knowledge and valuable contacts. They help develop language and professional skills, encourage openness towards different cultures and create opportunities for new forms of cooperation. International Day is an opportunity to highlight that studying abroad is not merely an academic experience, but also an important investment in personal and professional growth.

International Experience as an Advantage in the Labour Market

The morning programme will feature a discussion entitled “From Campus to Career: How Can International Experience Open Doors?” It will focus on how study exchanges, internships, volunteering and intercultural experiences can contribute to career development and improve graduates’ prospects in the labour market. Representatives of the education sector, business community and international programmes will discuss the skills valued by employers and the importance of international mobility in building a successful career.

Another discussion, “Global Minds, New Ideas: Research Mobility and Academic Exchange,” will explore research mobility and academic exchange. University researchers, lecturers and staff members will share their international experiences and explain how mobility influences professional development, teaching, research, innovation and everyday life within the academic community.

Students to Share Their Own Stories from Abroad

In the afternoon, students themselves will take centre stage. During the discussion entitled “My World Changed: Stories from Student Mobility,” they will present their experiences of studying abroad through personal stories, photographs and videos. They will share their memories of new friendships, cultural discoveries, challenges they encountered and the knowledge and insights they brought home from their international stays.

The programme will also include cultural performances and presentations. Audiences can look forward to performances by the Torysa and Iuventus Paedagogica ensembles, a Roma artistic spoken-word performance, an exhibition of visual artworks, a video presentation of the Rusyn Summer School, and Ukrainian performances featuring spoken word and songs. The programme will also include English and Italian language quizzes.

An international food tasting, accompanied by a coffee break, will provide an opportunity for informal meetings and discovering different cultures. Another activity, Speak Dating in English, will give visitors the chance to practise their English, make new contacts and communicate in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

International Day at the University of Prešov will conclude at 2:30 p.m. The event brings together the academic, professional and cultural dimensions of international cooperation and highlights the importance of an open university environment where people, experiences and ideas from different countries come together.

Event Information

Event title: International Day at the University of Prešov

Date: 4 November 2026

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (information stands open until 2:30 p.m.)

Venue: University of Prešov in Prešov

Further information and programme are available at website:

https://www.unipo.sk/en/international-relations/international-day-university-presov-4-november-2026

Text: PhDr. Ingrid Timková, Spokesperson of the University of Prešov in Prešov