Entry requirements

Person that is awarded with IV level certificate and has passed the state leaving exam or the international leaving exam may enroll. The enrollment is on the basis of a public announcement published by the higher education institution. The procedure and criteria for selection of candidates ensure equal access for all candidates regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, political or other belief, ethnic, national or social and financial status, birth, disability, sexual orientation and age.

Education and training

Lasts one or two years and 60 or 120 ECTS credits are acquired by its completion.

The study programmes are developed according to the ESG. For all study years, they should consist of compulsory and elective subjects.

The study programmes are adopted by the Senate of the university upon proposal of the academic-scientific Council. They have to be accredited by the HEAE and to possess work permission from the Minister of Education and Science.

Financing

For the study programmes performed by the public higher education institutions the financing is provided from the National Budget.

The founder of the private Higher Education Institution provides financing of the study programmes.

Teachers qualifications

Holder of PhD degree in respected scientific area in which he/she is to be elected for, has respective research achievements, has competence in carrying out particular types of higher education activity, and has a positive assessment of the self-evaluation, and elected as higher education lecturer.

Expected learning outcomes

Study programmes are learning outcomes based.

Assessment and awards

The studies are completed by taking all activities in accordance with the study programme. Examination of the knowledge and understanding, skills and competence is made in order to assess whether and to what extent the acquired qualifications of the student correspond to the aims, competence and academic requirements prescribed by the generic and specific qualification descriptors that determine the learning outcomes of particular study programme. The types of knowledge examination, projects, practical exams etc., should reflect the aims of the subject and of the study programme and enable individual assessment of student achievements. The form and content of the assessment should reflect the contents and the working methods of the subject and the study programme.

After completing the study programme requirements the candidate is awarded a credential (uverenie).

Progression routes

Holders of VA level certificate can enter into the first cycle study programmes.

Labour Market

Yes. The studies provide knowledge and understanding, skills and competence that enable carrying out specialized professions and qualify for direct involvement into the working process.

Quality assurance

·  Institutional and Study Programme Accreditation and Re-accreditation

·  Self-evaluation process

·  External evaluation

·  University ranking

·  State plagiarism system

·  Board for trust and cooperation with the public.

Entry requirements

Person that is awarded IV level certificate and has passed the state leaving exam or the international leaving exam. The enrollment is on the basis of a public announcement published by the higher education institution. The procedure and criteria for selection of candidates ensure equal access for all candidates regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, political or other belief, ethnic, national or social and financial status, birth, disability, sexual orientation and age.

Education and training

Lasts three years and 180 ECTS credits are acquired by its completion.

The study programmes are developed according to the ESG. The programmes in all study years consist of 60% compulsory subjects, 30% elective subjects and 10% free subjects from a university pre-defined list. Subjects in entrepreneurship and innovations are obligatorily included in the 10% of free subjects. The list of free elective subjects is publicly announced.

The study programmes are adopted by the Senate of the university upon proposal of the academic-scientific Council. They have to be accredited by the HEAE and to possess work permission from the Minister of Education and Science.

Financing

The study programmes performed by the public higher education institutions are financed from the National Budget.

The founder of the private Higher Education Institution provides financing of the study programmes.

Teachers qualifications

Holder of PhD degree in respected scientific area in which he/she is to be elected for, has respective research achievements, has competence in carrying out particular types of higher education activity, and has a positive assessment of the self-evaluation, and elected as higher education lecturer.

Expected learning outcomes

Study programmes are learning outcomes based.

Assessment and awards

The studies are completed by taking all activities in accordance with the study programme. Examination of the knowledge and understanding, skills and competence is made in order to assess whether and to what extent the acquired qualifications of the student correspond to the aims, competence and academic requirements prescribed by the generic and specific qualification descriptors that determine the learning outcomes of particular study programme. The types of knowledge examination, projects, practical exams etc., should reflect the aims of the subject and of the study programme and enable individual assessment of student achievements. The form and content of the assessment should reflect the contents and the working methods of the subject and the study programme.

After completing the study programme requirements the candidate is awarded with a Bachelor Diploma (диплома) and Diploma Supplement.

Progression routes

Holders of VIB level bachelor diploma can enter into the second cycle study programme.

Labour Market

Yes. The studies qualify the graduates to carry out activities in the respected field of science and higher education, the business world, the public sector and the society at large through applying their scientific and professional competence.

Quality assurance

·  Institutional and Study Programme Accreditation and Re-accreditation

·  Self-evaluation process

·  External evaluation

·  University ranking

·  State plagiarism system

·  Board for Trust and Cooperation with the Public.

Entry requirements

Person that has gained IV level certificate and passed the state leaving exam or international leaving exam. The enrollment is on the basis of a public announcement published by the higher education institution. The procedure and criterions for selection of candidates for admission in the manner that guarantees the quality of all candidates regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, political or other belief, ethnic, national or social origin, wealth, birth, social status, disability, sexual orientation and age is determined by the higher education institution.

Education and training

The studies last four years and 240 ECTS credits are acquired.

The study programmes are developed according to the ESG. The programmes in all study years contain of 60% compulsory subjects, 30% elective subjects and 10% free subjects from a university pre-defined list. Subjects in entrepreneurship and innovations are obligatorily included in the 10% of free subjects. The list of free elective subjects is publicly announced.

The study programmes are adopted by the Senate of the university upon proposal of the academic-scientific Council. They have to be accredited by the HEAE and to possess work permission from the Minister of Education and Science.

Financing

For the study programmes performed by the public higher education institutions the financing is provided from the National Budget.

The founder of the private Higher Education Institution provides financing of the study programmes.

Teachers qualifications

Holder of PhD degree in respected scientific area in which he/she is to be elected for, has respective research achievements, has competence in carrying out particular types of higher education activity, and has a positive assessment of the self-evaluation, and elected as higher education lecturer.

Expected learning outcomes

Study programmes are learning outcomes based.

Assessment and awards

The studies are completed by taking all activities in accordance with the study programme. Examination of the knowledge and understanding, skills and competence is made in order to assess whether and to what extent the acquired qualifications of the student correspond to the aims, competence and academic requirements prescribed by the generic and specific qualification descriptors that determine the learning outcomes of particular study programme. The types of knowledge examination, projects, practical exams etc. should reflect the aims of the subject and of the study programme and enable individual assessment of student achievements. The form and content of the assessment should reflect the contents and the working methods of the subject and the study programme.

After completing the study programme requirements the candidate is awarded with a Bachelor Diploma (диплома) and Diploma Supplement.

Progression routes

Holders of VIA level bachelor diploma can enter into second cycle study programme.

Labour Market

Yes. The studies qualify the graduates to carry out activities in the respective field of science and higher education, the business world, the public sector and the society at large through applying their scientific and professional competence.

Quality assurance

·  Institutional and Study Programme Accreditation and Re-accreditation

·  Self-evaluation process

·  External evaluation

·  University ranking

·  State plagiarism system

·  Board for trust and cooperation with the public.

Entry requirements

Holders of VI level bachelor diploma and fulfilled university entry requirements. The enrollment is on the basis of a public announcement published by the higher education institution. Students with special needs can enroll at level VIIB studies.

Education and training

The studies last one year and 60 ECTS credits are acquired.

The study programmes are developed according to the ESG. The programmes in all study years contain of 60% compulsory subjects, 30% elective subjects and 10% free subjects from a university pre-defined list. Subjects in entrepreneurship and innovations are obligatorily included in the 10% of free subjects. The list of free elective subjects is publicly announced.

The study programmes are adopted by the Senate of the university upon proposal of the academic-scientific Council. They have to be accredited by the HEAE and to possess work permission from the Minister of Education and Science.

Financing

For the study programmes performed by the public higher education institutions the financing is provided from the National Budget.

The founder of the private Higher Education Institution provides financing of the study programmes.

Teachers qualifications

Holder of PhD degree in respected scientific area in which he/she is to be elected for, has respective research achievements, has competence in carrying out particular types of higher education activity, and has a positive assessment of the self-evaluation, and elected as higher education lecturer.

Expected learning outcomes

Study programmes are learning outcomes based.

Assessment and awards

The studies are completed by taking all activities in accordance with the study programme. Examination of the knowledge and understanding, skills and competence is made in order to assess whether and to what extent the acquired qualifications of the student correspond to the aims, competence and academic requirements prescribed by the generic and specific qualification descriptors that determine the learning outcomes of particular study programme. The types of knowledge examination, projects, practical exams etc. should reflect the aims of the subject and of the study programme and enable individual assessment of student achievements. The form and content of the assessment should reflect the contents and the working methods of the subject and the study programme.

After completing the study programme requirements the candidate is awarded with a Specialist Diploma (диплома за специјалист) and Diploma Supplement.

Progression routes

No direct vertical progression route. Possibility for progression exists upon passing specially tailored additional activities.

Labour Market

Yes. The professional (specialistic) studies provide the graduates with knowledge and understanding, skills and competence that enable them to carry out specialized professions and qualify them for direct involvement into the working process.

Quality assurance

·  Institutional and Study Programme Accreditation and Re-accreditation

·  Self-evaluation process

·  External evaluation

·  University ranking

·  State plagiarism system

·  Board for trust and cooperation with the public.

Entry requirements

Holders of VI level bachelor diploma and fulfilled university entry requirements. The enrolment is on the basis of a public announcement published by the higher education institution. Students with special needs can enroll at level VIIA studies.

Education and training

The studies last one or two years and 60 or 120 ECTS credits are acquired by completion of the requirements of the study programme.

The study programmes are developed according to the ESG. The programmes in all study years contain of 60% compulsory subjects, 30% elective subjects and 10% free subjects from a university pre-defined list. Subjects in entrepreneurship and innovations are obligatorily included in the 10% of free subjects. The list of free elective subjects is publicly announced.

The study programmes are adopted by the Senate of the university upon proposal of the academic-scientific Council. They have to be accredited by the HEAE and to possess work permission from the Minister of Education and Science.

Financing

For the study programmes performed by the public higher education institutions the financing is provided from the National Budget.

The founder of the private Higher Education Institution provides financing of the study programmes.

Teachers qualifications

Holder of PhD degree in respected scientific area in which he/she is to be elected for, has respective research achievements, has competence in carrying out particular types of higher education activity, and has a positive assessment of the self-evaluation, and elected as higher education lecturer.

Expected learning outcomes

Study programmes are learning outcomes based.

Assessment and awards

The studies are completed by taking all activities in accordance with the study programme. Examination of the knowledge and understanding, skills and competence is made in order to assess whether and to what extent the acquired qualifications of the student correspond to the aims, competence and academic requirements prescribed by the generic and specific qualification descriptors that determine the learning outcomes of particular study programme. The types of knowledge examination, projects, practical exams etc., reflect the aims of the subject and of the study programme and enable individual assessment of student achievements. The form and content of the assessment reflect the contents and the working methods of the subject and the study programme.

After completing the study programme requirements the candidate is awarded with a Master Diploma (диплома за магистер) and Diploma Supplement.

Progression routes

Holders of VIIA level master diploma can enter into third cycle (doctoral) study programmes.

Labour Market

Yes. The academic studies qualify the graduates for carrying out activities in the respected field of science and higher education, the business world, the public sector and the society at large by qualifying them to develop and apply scientific and professional competence.

Quality assurance

·  Institutional and Study Programme Accreditation and Re-accreditation

·  Self-evaluation process

·  External evaluation

·  University ranking

·  State plagiarism system

·  Board for trust and cooperation with the public.

Entry requirements

Holders of VIIA level master diploma and completed university entry requirements. The enrollment is on the basis of a public announcement published by the higher education institution. Students with special needs can enroll at doctoral studies.

Education and training

The third cycle (doctoral) studies last at least three years and 180 ECTS credits are acquired.

The study programmes are developed according to the ESG. The study programme mainly covers active research work under mentorship and includes:

- organized academic training, containing advanced and vocational courses,
- independent research project under mentoring (doctoral project),
- international mobility, at least one-week stay,
- lectures and other type of communication activities,
- publications in international scientific journals and active participation in international events in the area of the doctoral thesis, and
- preparation and public defense of the doctoral thesis on the basis of the doctoral project.

The doctoral studies in the field of art consist of two parts – doctoral thesis and public presentation of the art work or exhibition.

The study programmes are adopted by the Senate of the university upon proposal of the academic-scientific Council. They have to be accredited by the HEAE Board and to possess work permit from the Minister of Education and Science.

Financing

For the study programmes performed by the public higher education institutions the financing is provided from the National Budget.

The founder of the private Higher Education Institution provides financing of the study programmes.

Teachers qualifications

Holder of PhD degree in respected scientific area in which he/she is to be elected in the academic title: part-time or full professor, has to have respective research achievements, competence in carrying out particular types of higher education activity, and has a positive assessment from the PhD students within the institutional self-evaluation.

Expected learning outcomes

Study programmes are learning outcomes and research based.

Assessment and awards

The studies of the third cycle are completed by taking all activities in accordance with the study programme, public defense of the doctoral thesis and published at least two scientific papers in scientific journals.

After completing the study programme requirements the candidate is awarded with a PhD diploma (диплома за доктор на науки) and Diploma Supplement.

Progression routes

VIII level is the highest one.

Labour Market

Yes.

Quality assurance

·  Institutional and Study Programme Accreditation and Re-accreditation

·  Self-evaluation process

·  External evaluation

·  University ranking

·  State plagiarism system

·  Board for trust and cooperation with the public.