GRADUATE STUDIES (Master's)
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The right of enrolment in the second cycle of academic studies (postgraduate studies) according to the model 3+2 (four semesters, 120 ECTS) is open to candidates who have obtained their undergraduate (first cycle) university diploma (verified) or the equivalent to three years’ undergraduate studies (180 ECTS credits) or four years (240 ECTS credits).

The right of enrolment in the second cycle of academic studies (postgraduate studies) according to the model 4+1 (two semesters, 60 ECTS) is open to candidates who have obtained their undergraduate (first cycle) university diploma (verified), the equivalent to four years (240 ECTS credits).

The right of enrolment in the professional studies (two semesters, 60 ECTS) is open to candidates who have obtained their undergraduate (first cycle) university diploma (verified), the equivalent to four years (240 ECTS credits).

Courses will be regular and modular according to the following model: 50% of the curriculum of the relevant Faculty will be offered in regular form, and the other half of the curriculum will be realized with self-study (led by instructors). Regular courses will be offered every second week, on Thursdays and Fridays after 16:00, and on Saturdays from 8:00 in order to accommodate the needs of candidates who work full time. In regard to the modular courses (delivered by foreign professors), the lectures will be intensive.

Advantage will be given to students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 8.00 and above in their first cycle of studies.

If for the relevant study programme an insufficient number of candidates apply, then the programme can be offered according to a mentoring system or through lectures once a month.

In cases where the applicant has completed the first cycle in a field that is not appropriate to the second cycle programme for which s/he applies, a Commission from the relevant Faculty will determine additional criteria for enrolment in the new second cycle study programme.

Note: DIPLOMA RECOGNITION

According to the Law on Higher Education, candidates who have graduated from universities outside the Republic of North Macedonia are obliged to verify their diploma in the Ministry of Education and Sciences of RM, for which purpose they will receive administrative support from SEEU Student Services. The deadline for submission of the verification evidence is as follows: for the applicants in the 3+2 study programmes the deadline is one year, whereas for the applicants in the 4+1 and specialization professional study programmes it is six months.
Important: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia only verifies (nostrifies) a diploma obtained from an accredited program.

Follow the link for detailed diploma recognition procedure: HERE!

DOCTORAL STUDIES
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The right of enrolment in third cycle studies is open to candidates who have accumulated a minimum of 300 ECTS in the respective field, have published scientific works, and have adequate foreign languages proficiency.

In the cases where the applicant has completed the first or second cycle studies in a field that is not appropriate to the third cycle programme for which s/he applies, a Commission from the relevant Faculty will determine additional criteria for enrolment in the new third cycle study programme.

Candidates who fulfill the criteria prescribed in point 1 and 2 and in cases where the number of candidates is bigger that the number given in the Call, will be ranked in accordance to the following criteria:

• 30% from the GPA (in accordance to the proportions published in the Rule on student enrolment in the academic year 2021/2022)
• 20% from published scientific work;
• 20% foreign language proficiency;
• 30% from interviews with candidates;

The average grade for candidates who have completed the first and second cycle of studies in the Universities from the country will be evaluated according to the ranking by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia. The five first ranked universities will receive 100% of the points, while each university thereafter is ranked with - 5%.

The average grade for candidates who have completed the first and second cycle of studies in Universities from the region will be evaluated as follows:
- Public universities will receive 100% of the points from the completed transcript;
- Private universities will receive 80% of the points from the completed transcript;

The grade point average for the candidates who have completed the first and second cycle of studies in high ranked universities, in the respective fields, according to the ranking of the University of Shanghai, will be evaluated in advance by the Doctoral School Council.

Note: DIPLOMA RECOGNITION

According to the Law on Higher Education, candidates who have graduated from universities outside the Republic of North Macedonia are obliged to verify their diploma (first and second cycle diploma) in the Ministry of Education and Sciences of RM. The deadline for submission of the verification evidence is one year, for which purpose they will receive administrative support from SEEU Student Services.
Important: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia only verifies (nostrifies) a diploma obtained from an accredited program.

Follow the link for detailed diploma recognition procedure: HERE!