Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje · Skopje, North Macedonia
The Literary Science and Cultural Studies - English Literature and Cultural Studies (Наука за книжевност и културолошки студии – англиска книжевност и културолошки студии) 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 English (English-literature track; Macedonian for administration) over a duration of 1 year / 2 semesters (60 ECTS). This programme offers in-depth study of English and American literature from medieval to contemporary periods, covering major literary movements, genres, and critical approaches. Students develop advanced skills in literary analysis, critical theory, and scholarly research. Graduates pursue careers in academia, publishing, journalism, cultural institutions, and education.
Key facts
No additional certificate for Macedonian speakers; English-literature 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 |