On 28 October 2026, the Bratislava University of Economics and Business and the Social Insurance Agency signed a memorandum of cooperation. It aims to connect academia more closely with professional practice, support education and research, and open up new career opportunities for the University’s students and graduates.
he memorandum was signed by Prof. Ing. Ferdinand Daňo, PhD., Rector of the Bratislava University of Economics and Business, and Ing. Michal Tariška, Director General of the Social Insurance Agency. It provides a framework for long-term cooperation between the two institutions in education, research, and the exchange of expertise and experience.
Internships and Work Placements for Students
The core of the partnership will be internships and work placements at the Social Insurance Agency for students of the Faculty of Economics and Finance. Students will be able to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and see first-hand how one of the key institutions of Slovakia’s social security system works. The cooperation will also support their professional development and may open the way to future employment at the Social Insurance Agency.
Practitioners in the Classroom
Experts from the Social Insurance Agency will take part in teaching and other academic activities at the University. They will bring real-world case studies into the classroom, offer professional consultations, and act as reviewers of final theses.
Joint Research and Projects
The memorandum also covers joint research, cooperation on projects and grant applications, and the organisation of professional events.
By signing the memorandum, the Bratislava University of Economics and Business continues to build strategic partnerships with major public-sector institutions. The cooperation will help make university education stronger and more practice-oriented, advance applied research, and help the University respond better to the needs of society and the economy.
