Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje · Skopje, North Macedonia
The Conference Interpreting (Конференциско толкување) programme at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (Faculty of Philology 'Blaze Koneski' (Филолошки факултет „Блаже Конески“)) is a MA (Master of Arts) program delivered in Macedonian plus foreign working languages (interpreting programme) over a duration of 1 year / 2 semesters (60 ECTS). This Master programme in Conference Interpreting trains students in simultaneous and consecutive interpreting techniques for international conferences, diplomatic meetings, and multilateral organisations. Students develop advanced linguistic competencies, note-taking skills, and professional interpreting ethics across multiple language combinations. Graduates work as professional conference interpreters for international organisations, EU institutions, government agencies, and the private sector.
Key facts
Interview required per Konkurs (see academic requirements); language combination per faculty curriculum; international applicants must prove Macedonian proficiency per UKIM rules for foreign students.
Completed first-cycle (bachelor) degree of 240 ECTS (4-year) or 180 ECTS (3-year) in corresponding or related studies with the required ECTS differential as per UKIM Konkurs and the study-programme conditions; registration at www.upisi.ukim.mk and iKnow e-application; ranking by undergraduate GPA. Konkurs Section II / footnote 4 (Conference Interpreting): interview required - after the application deadline candidates are invited to an interview and a positive interview result is a condition for enrolment; invitation sent to candidates meeting the programme conditions with complete documentation.
Signed UKIM application form and internal application form generated by the iKnow system; original document for completed first-cycle studies (diploma or certificate) - for candidates who graduated abroad: nostrification decision issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia; CV; proof of active knowledge of a foreign language; proof of paid administrative fee of 50.00 MKD (form PP-50, per Konkurs); recommendations from academic/scientific staff (if any); list of professional/scientific papers with one specimen copy (if any); documents for awards/recognition (if any); at enrolment: index and application forms, two photos (3.5x4.5 cm), proof of payment of programme-specific costs where applicable. Documents submitted at the Student Services Office of the chosen faculty.
2026-10-16
2026-10-16
| Tuition | Living | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU/EEA | €1,500 | — | needs the fee |
| Non-EU | €2,000 | — | needs the fee |