Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje · Skopje, North Macedonia
The Language Science - Albanian Language (Наука за јазик – албански јазик) 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 Albanian (Albanian-language philology track; Macedonian for administration) over a duration of 1 year / 2 semesters (60 ECTS). This programme offers advanced study of Albanian language, covering historical linguistics, dialectology, morphosyntax, and sociolinguistic aspects of the Albanian language. Students conduct original research in Albanian language structure, standardisation, and its role in Balkan linguistic diversity. Graduates pursue careers in academia, language policy, education, and cultural institutions.
Key facts
No additional certificate for Macedonian speakers; Albanian-language philology track (target-language proficiency 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.
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 |