Criminalistics and Security

South East European University (SEEU) · Tetovo and Skopje, North Macedonia

Master in Criminalistics and Security, Second CycleEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Criminalistics and Security programme at South East European University (SEEU) (Faculty of Law) is a Master in Criminalistics and Security, Second Cycle program delivered in Albanian / Macedonian tracks available over a duration of 2 years / 4 semesters (model 3+2) (120). This programme focuses on forensic crime scene investigation, physical evidence analysis, forensic ballistics, fingerprint analysis, and forensic trace evidence. Students learn state-of-the-art forensic laboratory procedures and legal chain of custody. Graduates work in forensic science laboratories and criminal investigation units.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€1,200/year — 1,200 EUR per semester (2,400 EUR per academic year; 4,800 EUR total for 4 semesters)
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€1,750/year — 1,750 EUR per semester (3,500 EUR per academic year; 7,000 EUR total for 4 semesters)
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-09-26
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-09-26
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
120
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
24 September 2026 (Tetovo campus) / 1 October 2026 (Skopje campus)
Intake
Fall (September/October 2026) - single annual intake

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Programme offered in Albanian and Macedonian tracks. University may deliver parts of lectures/materials in English for all programmes, so knowledge of Albanian + English or Macedonian + English is required. No IELTS/TOEFL requirement for non-English tracks.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Completed first cycle (Bachelor) university diploma with 180 ECTS or 240 ECTS (model 3+2, 120 ECTS master). Advantage given to candidates with cumulative GPA 8.00/10 or above. Applicants from non-matching fields: faculty commission sets additional enrolment criteria. Graduates of universities outside North Macedonia must nostrify their diploma at the Ministry of Education and Science of RNM (decision deadline 30 November 2026).

Required documents

1) Online application form (apply.seeu.edu.mk?type=sao02); 2) Application fee 1,500 MKD (25 EUR); 3) Motivation letter/biography of at least 500 words; 4) Original university diploma (verified) and all original transcripts of the first cycle, or notarized copies; 5) Birth certificate; 6) Photocopy of ID or passport. Transfer students additionally submit transcript of grades from previous HEI.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-09-26

Non-EU students

2026-09-26

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.

TuitionLivingTotal
EU/EEA€2,400—needs the fee
Non-EU€3,500—needs the fee

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