FON University · Skopje, North Macedonia
The Master in Political Sciences (Politichki nauki) - academic studies programme at FON University (Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences (Fakultet za pravni i politichki nauki)) is a Master (academic 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 Master programme in Political Science provides advanced study of political theory, comparative politics, political institutions, public policy, and political economy. Students develop rigorous qualitative and quantitative analytical skills for assessing political systems. Graduates work in political research institutes, government agencies, NGOs, and journalism.
Key facts
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.
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). Political Sciences second cycle accredited (accreditation decision and working-license decision published on faculty page).
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).
2026-12-25
2026-12-25
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €4,500 | — | needs the fee |