Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
Republic of North Macedonia
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WELCOME GUIDE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS
Dear student,
On behalf of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University and the City of Skopje, we would like to welcome you and thank you for considering our University as a host for your student exchange.
This Guide has been especially designed for foreign students who intend to study temporarily at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Here you will find some necessary and practical information that will help you prepare for the study abroad period and will be useful to you in your first days in Skopje.
We hope you have a rewarding and successful stay in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia.
International Relations Office
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
DOCUMENTS:
9. ERASMUS Charter 2021-2027
CONTENT
General information on Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
International Strategy
Levels of Study Programmes
Grading System
Academic Calendar
Faculties and Research Institutes
Enrolment Procedure
Macedonian Language Course
University Residence Hall
Private Accommodation
General information on North Macedonia and Skopje
Bank Account
Visa and Residence Permit
Health Insurance
Arrival in Skopje
Contact Information
GENERAL INFORMATION ON SS. CYRIL AND METHODIUS UNIVERSITY IN SKOPJE
International strategy
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University was founded in 1949 and
today it consists of 23 different faculties and 5 research institutes.
The language of instruction is Macedonian, however some courses are
taught in the minority languages and English language for some
postgraduate courses. The University organizes postgraduate studies in over 150 disciplines. The University has around 50.000 enrolled students in all cycles of studies.
Ss. Cyril and
Methodius University is actively following the Bologna Process, fully
accepting the Bologna Declaration as it’s strategy with the
following priorities:
•
Development and securing the academic
autonomy
• European Credit
Transfer System full
implementation
• Harmonization
and compatibility of the study programs with the EU model of
university
• System of Quality
assurance with evaluation and accreditation of the higher education
institutions and study
programs
• Student and academic
staff mobility
• Competitiveness
at home and abroad
Levels of study programmes offered
• B.A - duration of studies:
three years, including 180
credits.
• M.A -duration of
studies: two years, including 120 credits (total 300 credits combined
with the first cycle of
studies).
• PhD - duration of
studies: three years, including 180 credits.
Grading System
| 10(A) | Excellent (outstanding performance with
only minor errors) | | 9(B) | Very Good (above the average standards
but with some errors) | | 8(C) | Good (generally sound work with a number
notable errors) | | 7(D) | Satisfactory (fair, but with significant
shortcomings) | | 6(E) | Sufficient (performance meets the
minimum criteria) | | 5(F) | Fail |
ECTS -
European Credit Transfer System
1 ECTS credit is equivalent to
approximately 30 working hours. The annual workload is 60 ECTS
credits.
Academic calendar and important dates
Academic calendar
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| FALL
SEMESTER
15 September – 31 December
SPRING
SEMESTER
1 February - 15 May
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Students
are expected to arrive in Skopje before the start of the
semester.
National holidays
September 8, Independence Day; October 11, Day of Macedonian Rebellion;
October 23, Day of Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle; December 8, St.
Clement Of Ohrid Day; January 1, New Year’s Day; January 6, Christmas
Eve; January 7, Christmas; January 19, Twelfth Day; April 18, Holy
Friday; April 21, Easter; May 1, Labour Day; May 24,
Saints Cyril and Methodius Day; June 06 Pentecost; July 28, Ramazan Bajram; August 02, Republic Day; August 28, Assumption of the Virgin
Mary.
University Academic Structure
Faculties:
“Blaze Koneski”
Faculty of Philology (www.flf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Agricultural Sciences and Food (www.fznh.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Architecture (www.arh.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Civil Engineering (www.gf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering (www.finki.ukim.mk)
Faculty
of Dentistry (www.stomfak.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty of Design and Technologies of Furniture and Interior (www.fdtme.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Dramatic Arts (www.fdu.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty of Economics (www.eccf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Electrical Engineering and Information Techologies (www.feit.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Fine Arts (www.flu.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Forestry (www.sf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Mechanical Engineering (www.mf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Medicine (www.medf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Music (www.mmc.ukim.edu.mk/fmu.htm)
Faculty
of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (www.pmf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Pharmacy (www.ff.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Philosophy (www.fzf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Physical Education, Sport and Health (www.ffk.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Technology and Metallurgy (www.tmf.ukim.edu.mk)
Faculty
of Veterinary Medicine (www.fvm.edu.mk)
Iustinianus
Primus Faculty of Law (www.pf.ukim.edu.mk)
St.
Clement Ohridski Faculty of Pedagogy (www.pfsko.ukim.edu.mk)
Other Higher Education Institutions:
St. Clement of Ohrid Faculty of Theology in Skopje (www.pbf.edu.mk)
Research
Institutes:
Institute of Agriculture
Institute of Cattle-breeding
Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering
Seismology (www.iziis.edu.mk)
Institute
of Economics
Institute of Sociological, Political and
Juridical Research
Public Scientific Institutes:
Institute of Macedonian
Literature
Institute of National History
Krste
Misirkov Institute of Macedonian Language
Marko Cepenkov
Institute of Folklore
Enrolment Procedure and Selection of Courses
Prior to the arrival, you need to arrange your Learning
agreement with the ECTS coordinator at your home institution. The IRO
officer and/or the ECTS-coordinator at the faculty of the Ss. Cyril and
Methodius University in Skopje will help you with the enrolment
procedure once you arrive.
The International
Relations Office at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje is
located at the Rectorate building (Address: Blvd. Goce Delcev, No.9,
1000 Skopje). The Office provides assistance for incoming students
regarding admission, counselling and related information. Upon arrival
all incoming students should visit the IRO (working hours:
Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm).
Macedonian Language Course
Macedonian is the official language of instruction at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje and the majority of the courses are taught in Macedonian. For incoming students who have no knowledge of the Macedonian language, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje organizes language classes that are free of charge and last from 3 to 6 months (this is a non-credit programme). The teaching is carried out by the Faculty of Philology in Skopje.
University Residence Hall
There is a limited number of beds at the University premises
for exchange students. The International Relations Office will assist
in housing within the University premises.
Erasmus+
students can apply for a bed in the University Residence Hall which
offers accommodation in studio/apartments. The price is around 275-310
EUR/month per person.
After receiving the
Information and Invitation letter from the Ss. Cyril and Methodius
University in Skopje, please send back the request form for
housing.
The University does not guarantee place at
the University Residence Hall.
Private Accommodation
The IRO office does not provide assistance in finding private
accommodation, however we can direct you to the websites of
some of the real estate agencies in Republic of North Macedonia, which will assist you in
finding the best suitable accommodation according to your preferences.
You can consult the following sites:
www.realestate.com.mk
GENERAL INFORMATION ON NORTH MACEDONIA AND THE CITY OF SKOPJE
| Area | 25,713
km2 | | Population | 2, 061,
315 | | Capital | Skopje | | Language | Macedonian | | Religion | Orthodox
Christian and Muslim, part of the population is Roman Catholic and
Protestants | | Climate | Mildly continental climate, with
relatively cold and humid winters and warm and dry
summers. | | Political system | multi-party
parliamentary democracy | | Currency | Denar (1EUR
– 61.75 den). Money can be easily exchanged in official exchange
bureaus and banks. Euros are the easiest to deal with. Traveler’s
cheques and bank cards are accepted in most of the
shops. |
Culture and Entertainment
Skopje, the cultural centre of The Republic of North Macedonia is a beautiful and
modern city with population of about 800 000 citizens. The city and its
vicinity have plenty of cultural and historical monuments which attract
the attention of every visitor.
(www.exploringmacedonia.com;
www.visitmacedonia.com.mk)
Young people have also plenty of opportunities for
entertainment. There are many discos, pubs and restaurants. More info:
www.sk.com.mk
Telephones
The pre-paid packages for mobile phones are available at the
authorized shops of the three companies providing GSM services:
T-Mobile, One and VIP, but also at the supermarkets and
tobacconists.
Emergency numbers
| IMPORTANT TELEPHONE
NUMBERS | | Police | 192 | Skopje
bus station | 2466-011 | | Fire
station | 193 | Weather forecast | 3231-454 |
| Ambulance service | 194 | Main railway
station | 3118-177 | | Exact
time | 185 | Skopje airport | 3148-333 |
Bank Account
Every foreign citizen is entitled to open a non-resident bank account
in a bank in the Republic of North Macedonia. This can be only done personally, with a valid
passport.
Visa and Residence Permit
Before coming to the Republic of North Macedonia as a student, you are required to obtain a visa.
The documents required for obtaining a visa have to be
taken to the nearest consulate or Embassy of the Republic of North Macedonia.
(the list of consulates and embassies available at: www.mfa.gov.mk).
Upon
arrival in Skopje students are required to apply for a residence
permit, issued by the local administration of the Ministry of
Internal Affairs.
Health Insurance
All foreign students are advised to purchase general insurance prior to
the departure to the Republic of North Macedonia. Also, it is a general recommendation for
all, to contact the International Relations Office at their home
universities for more information.
ARRIVAL IN SKOPJE
Airports:
Skopje
has one international airport located about 22 kilometres East from the
city centre, which connects the city with many European cities. There
is no bus transport from the airport to the city, but taxis run
frequently from the airport to the city. The price for the taxi
transportation to or from the airport is about 15 euros.
Railways:
Skopje
Central Railway Station is approximately 2 kilometres East of the
city centre. It connects Skopje with other major cities in the Republic of
North Macedonia, and also cities across the Balkans.
Taxis and Buses:
Skopje
Central Bus Station, located next to the Central Railway Station, is 2
kilometres East of the city centre. There are operating bus lines
between major European cities and Skopje. There are also bus lines
through the whole city, connecting different areas; the average price
for a ticket is 30 denars or about 0,5 euro. Taxis run though the whole
city also.
Contact Information
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in
Skopje
International Relations
Office
Blvd. Goce Delcev No.9,
1000 Skopje
North Macedonia
Tel. + 389 2 3293 293
Office Hours of IRO:
Mon – Friday: 8 am to 4
pm
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