Security (Bezbednost) - 2-year variant

University St. Clement of Ohrid Bitola · Bitola, North Macedonia

Master's degree - second cycle academic studies (120 ECTS)English120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

The Security (Bezbednost) - 2-year variant programme at University St. Clement of Ohrid Bitola (Faculty of Security - Skopje (Fakultet za bezbednost)) is a Master's degree - second cycle academic studies (120 ECTS) program delivered in Macedonian over a duration of 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS) (120). This Master programme in Security Studies provides comprehensive training in national and international security, covering security policy analysis, intelligence studies, counter-terrorism, and conflict prevention. Students examine contemporary security challenges including cyber threats, hybrid warfare, and transnational organised crime. Graduates are prepared for careers in government security agencies, international organisations, think tanks, and the private security sector.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
€3,200/year — 1600 EUR per year (800 EUR/semester x 2 semesters, international rate per Konkurs)
Tuition (Non-EU students)
€3,200/year — 1600 EUR per year (800 EUR/semester x 2 semesters) - same rate for all international students
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students)
2026-09-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students)
2026-09-30
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
120
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Starts
October 2026
Intake
October 2026 (Fall; single annual intake with two enrollment rounds - no separate spring intake published)

Language requirements

Required proficiency

Instruction in Macedonian; the Konkurs requires no language certificate for Macedonian-taught programmes. (For English-taught programmes at UKLO the faculty unit conducts a preliminary English knowledge check of applicants - not applicable to this programme.)

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Completed first-cycle academic studies of at least 3 years / 180 ECTS, or 4 years / 240 ECTS (both accepted for 2-year / 120 ECTS second-cycle academic programmes per the Konkurs); candidates with completed 4-year pre-ECTS university studies are also eligible. NOTE: graduates of first-cycle VOCATIONAL studies cannot enrol in second-cycle academic studies (Konkurs). Compatibility determined by the unit; foreign diplomas must be nostrified.

Required documents

Before applying: register at www.upisi.uklo.edu.mk and complete the electronic application in the iKnow system (system-generated number must be entered on the paper application). Submit at the faculty: 1) Application for enrolment in second cycle studies; 2) Diploma or certificate of completed first-cycle studies (foreign graduates: nostrified foreign diploma) - originals or certified copies; 3) Short CV; 4) Citizenship certificate; 5) Proof of payment of 300 MKD manipulative costs to the faculty account; 6) Other documents per faculty requirements. For enrollment: index and application sheets, 2 photos (3.5x4.5, white background), proof of payment of the first-semester co-financing instalment.

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2026-09-30

Non-EU students

2026-09-30

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€6,400—needs the fee

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