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Description of Ss Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (UKIM)
Ss Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (abbreviated as UKIM ) is an educational institution of the state type, which has been active in scientific and academic activities since the beginning of 1943 in Macedonia. Currently, the university campus is located in Skopje.
This is a fairly large educational institution, where about 39,000 people successfully pass the course annually. The teaching staff of the institution is about 2500 teachers of the highest category. The university cooperates with universities around the world in the field of student and academic exchange.
Faculties and colleges
The university unites more than 20 faculties and several research institutes operating in the fields of natural sciences and mathematics, technical and technological sciences, medicine, agriculture and veterinary science, social sciences and humanities, as well as in the arts.
The university includes the following faculties:
- Architecture,
- Civil Engineering,
- Economics,
- Mechanical Engineering,
- Medicine,
- Pedagogy named after Saint Kliment Ohridski,
- Law named after Justinian the First,
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics,
- Dentistry,
- Technology and Metallurgy,
- Veterinary Medicine,
- Design and Technology of Furniture and Interiors,
- Dramatic Arts,
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies,
- Agricultural Sciences and Food,
- Computer Science and Engineering,
- Fine Arts,
- Music,
- Physical Education, Sport and Health,
- Forest Sciences, Landscape Architecture and Eco-Engineering named after Hans Em,
- Pharmacy,
- Philosophy,
- Philology named after Blazhe Koneski,
- Orthodox Theology named after Saint Kliment Ohridski.
The university also hosts the following research institutes:
- Economics,
- Agriculture,
- Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology,
- Sociological and Political-Legal Research,
- Animal Science.
The university is affiliated with independent academic institutions: the Institute of Macedonian Literature, the Institute of Macedonian Language named after Krste Misirkov, the Institute of National History, and the Institute of Folklore named after Marko Cepenkov.
Advanced doctoral training is provided through the university's School of Doctoral Studies, whose programs are designed for three years of study and include 180 ECTS credits.
In 2026, the university senate approved new curricula for the Faculty of Medicine: a three-year first-cycle program for paramedics, as well as two second-cycle specialization programs: for paramedics specializing in emergency medical care and for orthopedic nurses.
Activities Ss Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (UKIM)
Every year, the Faculty of Physical Education, Sports and Health organizes university sports leagues in which students from different faculties participate. The main program of the leagues includes:
- Basketball,
- Handball,
- Mini-football,
- Volleyball,
- Bowling,
- Air rifle shooting,
- Tennis,
- Table tennis,
- Chess.
The sports for the upcoming academic year are determined by student vote, and matches are refereed by professional licensed judges who ensure fair play and the safety of participants.
Advantages
It is a higher education institution, which ranks first in the ranking of Macedonian universities. In addition, the university is included in the TOP universities in the world.
Facilities and equipment at Ss Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (UKIM)
The university provides students with access to a large scientific library. Students can also count on dorm places. The university is a member of the authoritative research group of the European University Association (EUA) and others.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
In order to join the ranks of students of this university, each applicant must submit the necessary documents in advance, as well as pass exams. At the same time, the selection committee accepts applications and documents from both local residents and foreign students.
Each academic year at a higher education institution consists of two classical semesters.
Students can always cover part of the tuition fee by receiving a scholarship.
Scholarships Ss Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (UKIM)
The university informs international students about external scholarship programs available for studying abroad. For example, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs periodically announces a competition for scholarships for local and international students living abroad.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Ss Cyril and Methodius University Skopje (UKIM)
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |