MACEDONIA

Why Macedonia?

There are many reasons to migrate to Macedonia for educational purposes. Macedonia has a rich culture, attractive national parks, and a welcoming nature for foreigners. Tourism is rich. The economic conditions of the country are almost the same if not stronger than other regions of Europe. Additionally, the country's educational system is worth exploring.
One of the best reasons is to be a part of the numerous research studies taking place here. Most of the higher education courses are taught in the Macedonian language, but you can also find many courses taught in Albanian, Turkish or English language. So you can study in Macedonia in English if you don’t know other languages.
Capital: Skopje
Population: (2023 est.) 1,820,000
Border countries: Kosovo, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania
Currency: Macedonian Denar (MKD)

Why Macedonia?

Affordable Tuition Fees:

Macedonia is one of the most affordable countries to study medicine in Europe. The tuition fees are relatively low compared to other countries in the region, making it an attractive destination for international students.

High-Quality Education:

Macedonia has a well-established education system that produces highly skilled doctors. The universities in Macedonia that offer MBBS programs are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), and other international medical organizations.

English Language:

The medium of instruction for most MBBS programs in Macedonia is English, which makes it easy for international students to adapt to the education system and communicate with local people.

International Exposure:

Studying MBBS provides students with an opportunity to interact with people from different parts of the world, making it a great way to learn about different cultures and languages.

Job Opportunities:

Macedonia has a shortage of doctors, which means that there are many job opportunities available for qualified medical graduates. Many international students who study MBBS also find employment opportunities in other countries.

Universities

• Goce Delcev University Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje Faculty of Medicine
• State University of Tetova Faculty of Medical Sciences
• University of Stip
• University of Skopje

Tuition fee

Application fee: 100 Euro
Tuition fee = 4000-5000 € per year (Public university)

Cost of living in Macedonia

100 euro per month

Documents required

Student visa

Students who want to live in Macedonia will need to obtain a student visa from the Macedonian government. You can apply for the visa at your nearest embassy. You will require to submit some of the supporting documents along with your visa application form. To obtain this visa, students must first have

• Evidence of admission into one of the state-recognized universities in Macedonia.

• The proof that they have financial funding to not only pay for education but also to cover their entire stay's worth of expenses.

• A valid passport

• Evidence of Health insurance

• Proof that there are no pending criminal proceedings

• Passport-size photographs

• Your transcripts(if required)