Ecology with Environmental Protection (Екологија со заштита на животна средина)*

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje · Skopje, North Macedonia

MSc (Master of Science)English120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Ecology with Environmental Protection (Екологија со заштита на животна средина)* programme at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (Природно-математички факултет)) is a MSc (Master of Science) program delivered in Macedonian over a duration of 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS). This Master programme in Environmental Engineering covers water treatment, air pollution control, hazardous waste management, and environmental management systems (ISO 14001). Students design engineering solutions to mitigate industrial pollution. Graduates work in environmental engineering firms and regulatory authorities.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€1,500/year — 1,500 EUR total programme fee (incl. master thesis defence)
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€1,500/year — 1,500 EUR total programme fee (incl. master thesis defence) - same rate for all international students
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-10-16
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-10-16
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
120
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
October 2026 (2026/27 winter semester per UKIM academic calendar)
Intake
Winter (October 2026); Summer (February 2027) possible only if the programme opts into Round 2

Language requirements

Required proficiency

No additional language certificate required for Macedonian speakers; international applicants must prove Macedonian proficiency (B1/B2 CEFR) per UKIM rules for foreign students (proof of active knowledge of a foreign language is among the standard application documents per the Konkurs).

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

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 footnote 1 (Biology programmes): open to candidates who completed the first cycle with GPA above 8.00; candidates with GPA below 8.00 may enrol only if they have at least two (2) published peer-reviewed scientific papers in the field (decision by the Expert Council of the Institute of Biology); written consent of a prospective mentor required regarding the thesis topic.

Required documents

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.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-10-16

Non-EU students

2026-10-16

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€3,000—needs the fee

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