Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje · Skopje, North Macedonia
The Food Safety and Quality - specialist studies (Безбедност и квалитет на храна (специјалистички студии))* programme at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Факултет за ветеринарна медицина)) is a Specialist (second-cycle professional studies, стручни/специјалистички студии) program delivered in Macedonian over a duration of 1 year / 2 semesters (60 ECTS). This programme focuses on the protection of the food supply chain from biological, chemical, and physical hazards. Topics include food toxicology, risk assessment, food legislation, and traceability systems. Graduates serve as food safety inspectors, quality control specialists, and safety consultants in the food industry and government agencies.
Key facts
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).
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 11: specialist studies designed for graduates of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and of other biotechnology-related faculties (Agricultural Sciences and Food, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Technology and Metallurgy, Medicine, Pharmacy and other related faculties), with precise criteria defined by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Konkurs.
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
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €1,500 | — | needs the fee |