Criminal Law

State University of Tetovo · Tetovo, North Macedonia

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

The Criminal Law programme at State University of Tetovo (Faculty of Law (Fakulteti Juridik)) is a MSc (Master of Science) program delivered in Albanian / Macedonian (University of Tetova instruction languages; per-programme language of instruction not explicitly published) over a duration of 2 years / 4 semesters (3+2 model) (120). This programme delivers comprehensive coverage of substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence law, penology, and international criminal law. Students examine criminal investigation protocols and courtroom advocacy techniques. Graduates practice as criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and criminal justice policy experts.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€500/year — 500 EUR per semester (1,000 EUR per academic year; 2,000 EUR total for 4 semesters)
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€500/year — 500 EUR per semester (1,000 EUR per academic year; 2,000 EUR total for 4 semesters)
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-10-12
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-10-12
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
120
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
1 October 2026
Intake
Fall (October 2026) - single annual intake

Language requirements

Required proficiency

No language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL) requirements published for Master programmes; no entrance exam is held - admission is ranked on first-cycle GPA. Instruction in Albanian and Macedonian (University official languages); per-programme language track not explicitly published. Lectures usually held on weekends.

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Completed first cycle (Bachelor) degree; 120 ECTS second-cycle masters follow the 3+2 route (180 ECTS bachelor). Candidates ranked by undergraduate GPA (no entrance exam per official FAQ). Foreign-educated candidates must obtain grade equivalence and nostrification at the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia; foreign students must submit proof of accreditation of their previous study programme.

Required documents

1) Online application via apply.unite.edu.mk and candidate profile activation (confirmation link sent by e-mail); 2) Birth certificate extract and citizenship certificate; 3) Notarized diploma of completed higher education (original diploma presented for verification; UniteT graduates with diploma in process may apply with grade certificate); 4) Original transcript of passed exams; 5) Foreign-educated candidates: grade equivalence certificate and nostrification decision from Ministry of Education and Science, plus proof of accreditation of previous programme (foreign students); 6) Recommendations from professors/scientific workers (if available); 7) List of scientific/professional published works with copies (if any); 8) Proof of awards/recognitions (if any); 9) Proof of payment of 1,050 MKD administrative fee (payment from abroad via National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia, IBAN MK07 1007 0100 0066 227, SWIFT NBRM MK 2X, or epay.unite.edu.mk).

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-10-12

Non-EU students

2026-10-12

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€1,000—needs the fee

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