1940 - The private Slovak Higher School of Commerce as the first higher education institution of economics and business in Slovakia was established. Its aim was to prepare professionals for the commercial, industrial, and banking spheres.
1953 - It was renamed as the Higher School of Economics.
1989 - This year saw the beginning of democratic changes throughout Slovak society. This was also reflected in the restructuring of all of the higher education institutions in the country.
1992 - This year not only brought about a new name – the University of Economics in Bratislava (UEB) – but also radical changes in the content and form of study caused by the transformation of the economy upon market principles.
2002 - The University of Economics in Bratislava underwent an international evaluation carried out by the European University Association.
2004 - All of the degree programs were accredited in accordance with the Bologna Process.
2006 - A follow-up European University Association evaluation process took place.
