International Law and International Relations (English-taught)

Goce Delcev University in Shtip · Shtip, North Macedonia

Master's degree - second cycle academic studies, English-taught (120 ECTS)English120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The International Law and International Relations (English-taught) programme at Goce Delcev University in Shtip (Faculty of Law) is a Master's degree - second cycle academic studies, English-taught (120 ECTS) program delivered in English over a duration of 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS) (120). This Master programme in International Law covers public international law, international human rights law, law of the sea, international dispute settlement, and humanitarian law. Students analyze international treaties and ICJ case law. Graduates serve as diplomats, international legal consultants, and NGO legal advisors.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€4,000/year — 2000 EUR per year (1000 EUR/semester x 2 semesters per year)
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€4,000/year — 2000 EUR per year (1000 EUR/semester x 2 semesters per year) - same rate for all international students
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-10-01
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-10-01
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
120
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
October 2026
Intake
October 2026 (Fall; single annual intake - no spring intake published in the 2026/27 konkurs)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Programme is delivered entirely in English. Applicants must submit proof of English language knowledge (certificate from an authorized institution or confirmation from the Institute of Languages at the Faculty of Philology, UGD Shtip; original or notarized copy). No minimum CEFR level is officially prescribed in the Konkurs.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Completed first-cycle academic studies of at least 3 years / 180 ECTS, or 4 years / 240 ECTS (both accepted for 2-year / 120 ECTS second-cycle programmes per the Konkurs). Compatibility with prior field determined by the Faculty of Law; differential exams possible. Foreign diplomas require MON recognition. Foreign citizens enroll under equal conditions.

Required documents

1) Electronic application created at upisi2-3.ugd.edu.mk (confirmation number attached); 2) First-cycle diploma (foreign graduates: MON decision recognizing the foreign diploma); 3) Transcript of passed exams with grades and credits (foreign graduates: grade equivalence); 4) Citizenship certificate not older than 6 months (foreign citizens: translated and notarized copy of passport); 5) Proof of English language knowledge (original or notarized copy); 6) Short CV. Documents delivered in person by 1 October 2026 to the Student Affairs Office for second cycle, Faculty of Law, Kej Marshal Tito bb, Shtip. For enrollment (19-23 October 2026): index, application sheets, 2 payments of 50 MKD administrative fee, student insurance (min. 150 MKD), proof of tuition payment, 3 photos (2 of 6x9, 1 of 4x5), study contract.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-10-01

Non-EU students

2026-10-01

Programme overview

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for North Macedonia, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU€8,000—needs the fee

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