A public university creating knowledge in Skopje since 1949

North Macedonia’s first state university.

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University is Skopje’s centre for education and research, spanning natural sciences, arts, medicine, engineering and the humanities.

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01UKIM at a glance

More than an urban university

Founded with three faculties in 1949, UKIM is now a broad academic community of 23 faculties and 5 scientific institutes.

1949Founded

26.547students

2.088teaching and research staff

23faculties

5scientific institutes

02Academic ecosystem

One university for every field of knowledge

UKIM covers natural and mathematical sciences, technology, health, biotechnical sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts.

Health & Life Sciences

Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary and health sciences.

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Engineering & Technology

Electrical, computer, mechanical, civil, architecture and materials.

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Society, Law & Economics

Law, economics, social sciences, communication and public policy.

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Science, Culture & Arts

Basic sciences, philology, philosophy, fine arts, music and drama.

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Three study cycles

An open path for learning, research and specialisation

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First cycle

242programmes

Second cycle

313programmes

Third cycle

99programmes

03Selected academic units

Disciplines across the university

Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus"

One of the Balkans oldest law faculties

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Faculty of Economics

Education in economics, business and finance

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Faculty of Architecture

Design and built environment education

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Faculty of Medicine

YOK recognized — prestigious Balkan medical school

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University life in Skopje

Not one campus, but an academic network across the city

Social sciences and humanities are based in the centre; the technical campus is in Karpoš; medicine is in the centre; natural sciences, agriculture and veterinary units are in Gazi Baba. Arts units extend across Centar and Karpoš.

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International students

Support for entering a new academic culture

UKIM offers Macedonian language study for foreign students and English support for students enrolled in English-taught programmes. Academic calendar, teaching language and entry conditions are assessed by faculty.

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