Master in Graphic Design (Grafichki dizajn) - specialist studies

FON University · Skopje, North Macedonia

Master (specialist professional second-cycle studies; 60 ECTS one-year master)English60 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The Master in Graphic Design (Grafichki dizajn) - specialist studies programme at FON University (Faculty of Design and Multimedia (Fakultet za dizajn i multimedija)) is a Master (specialist professional second-cycle studies; 60 ECTS one-year master) program delivered in Macedonian over a duration of 1 year / 2 semesters (one-year second-cycle studies per official 2026/27 call) (60). This programme provides advanced creative and technical training in visual communication design, covering branding, typography, digital illustration, UI/UX design, and print design. Students develop a strong design portfolio through studio projects, client briefs, and experimental design research. Graduates work as graphic designers, art directors, brand consultants, and creative leads in design agencies and corporate communications departments.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€4,500/year — 4,500 EUR per academic year for foreign/international students (AUE-FON Foreign Students page, payable in MKD equivalent; same rate for all international students). North Macedonia citizens: 2,000 EUR/year per official 2026/27 call.
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€4,500/year — 4,500 EUR per academic year for foreign/international students (AUE-FON Foreign Students page, payable in MKD equivalent; same rate for all international students). North Macedonia citizens: 2,000 EUR/year per official 2026/27 call.
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-12-25
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-12-25
Duration
1 year
ECTS credits
60
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
October 2026 (2026/27 academic year)
Intake
October 2026 (single annual intake; three application/enrollment periods June-December 2026)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Instruction in Macedonian language (official 2026/27 call; mobility windows in other languages possible depending on student choice/interest). No specific language certificate minimum published for second-cycle entry. Foreign citizens enroll under the same conditions; foreign citizens enrolling for the first time must prove language proficiency at minimum B2 level or may take the AUE-FON language exam / attend the Language and Academic Preparation Program.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Completed first-cycle studies in appropriate or related fields with at least 180 ECTS credits (entry to specialist second-cycle studies) or at least 240 ECTS credits / VII-1 education level (entry to master's second-cycle studies), plus conditions of the study programme. Applicants with foreign diplomas need a Ministry of Education and Science decision on recognition of the foreign qualification (nostrification).

Required documents

Application form (Priyaven list); diploma/certificate of completed first-cycle studies; birth certificate extract; citizenship certificate/decision; proof of payment of first installment of annual tuition; three photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm. Foreign-educated applicants: MoES nostrification decision plus documents on which recognition was based, in original with notarized Macedonian translation. All documents submitted in original, Monday-Friday 09:00-15:00 at AUE-FON (bul. Kiro Gligorov 5, Skopje).

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-12-25

Non-EU students

2026-12-25

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for North Macedonia, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU€4,500—needs the fee

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