Matej Bel University, Banská Bystrica

Name: Matej Bel University
Address: Banská Bystrica, Slovakia

#13 among attractions in Banská Bystrica

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Matej Bel University, is a public research university in the central Slovak town of Banská Bystrica. The university was established in 1992. It bears the name of Matthias Bel, a Hungarian-Slovak Lutheran scholar of the 18th century. UMB comprises six faculties that differ in character and history, each retaining substantial autonomy on financial and institutional affairs. The university provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Academically, Matej Bel University is noted mainly for international relations and finance. ()

Local name: Univerzita Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici Established: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 48°43'59"N, 19°8'44"E

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Matej Bel University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aqualand B. Bystrica - Plážové kúpalisko, Národný Atletický Štadión, SNP Square, St Francis Xavier Cathedral.

0.8 miW
48°44'8"N • 19°7'40"E
Aqualand B. Bystrica - Plážové kúpalisko, Banská Bystrica
21 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
0.6 miW
Sport complex, Football, Sport venue
Národný Atletický Štadión, Banská Bystrica
16 min walk • The Národný Atletický Štadión, nestled in the picturesque city of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, is a beacon for sports enthusiasts and a symbol of athletic excellence. This modern sports venue, primarily dedicated to the discipline of athletics, is an epicenter for...
~980 ftN
Square
SNP Square, Banská Bystrica
5 min walk • SNP Square, nestled in the heart of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, is a central hub of historical significance and vibrant community life. This square, named after the Slovak National Uprising (Slovenské národné povstanie), is a poignant reminder of the city's...
~900 ftN
Church
St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Banská Bystrica
5 min walk • The Francis Xavier Cathedral, Banská Bystrica is a cathedral at Slovak National Uprising Square in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. There was a first mention of a gothic chapel at this spot in the so-called Königsberger's testament from 1503.
0.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Urpín, Banská Bystrica
17 min walk • Urpín is a mountain in the city of Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. It is situated on the left bank of the Hron river, above the old town. Despite its low elevation of 510 m AMSL, Urpín dominates the cityscape due to its proximity to the city center.
~1270 ftNE
48°44'6"N • 19°8'59"E
Múzeum SNP, Banská Bystrica
7 min walk • History museum, Museum, Art gallery
1 miS
Forts and castles
Tihanyovský kaštieľ, Banská Bystrica
27 min walk • The Tihányi mansion is one of the three manor houses that were built in the village of Kráľová in the past. Currently, the mansion is placed a natural exposition of the Central Slovak Museum of Central Slovakia.
~200 ftSW
Universities and schools
Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, Banská Bystrica
1 min walk • The Faculty of Political Science and International Relations at Matej Bel University, is the international relations and public policy school of Matej Bel University.
~1630 ftN
Library
Hrad v Banskej Bystrici, Banská Bystrica
8 min walk • City Castle in Banská Bystrica, characteristic dominant and symbol of the historical core of Banská Bystrica with a typical silhouette of a pair of onion towers, situated up in the square. It is a national cultural monument.
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Banská Bystrica Ice Stadium, Banská Bystrica
12 min walk • Zimný štadión Banská Bystrica is an indoor ice hockey arena in Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The arena, opened in 1956, seats 3,000 people, and is home to HC 05 Banska Bystrica.

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Which popular attractions are close to Matej Bel University?

Nearby attractions include Faculty of Political Science and International Relations, Banská Bystrica (1 min walk), St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Banská Bystrica (5 min walk), SNP Square, Banská Bystrica (5 min walk), Múzeum SNP, Banská Bystrica (7 min walk).

How to get to Matej Bel University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matej Bel University:

Train

Banská Bystrica mesto (4 min walk)
Banská Bystrica (21 min walk)

Bus

Banská Bystrica (16 min walk)
7 • Lines: K811, K815 (17 min walk)