Study Political Science in North Macedonia: programmes, fees and entry requirements
North Macedonia has 7 undergraduate programmes in Political Science at 6 universities in 3 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €2,000 a year (€1,000–€2,000); non-EU students €2,000 a year (€1,000–€2,000).
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
- Taught in: English (4), Macedonian (3), Albanian (2)
- Selection: grade limit (numerus clausus), Државна матура (државна матура)
All Political Science programmes in North Macedonia
| Programme | University | City | Language | Length | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Политички студии | Goce Delčev University of Štip (Štip) | Stip | Macedonian | 4 yr | €1,000 | €1,000 |
| Political Science and International Relations | International Balkan University | Skopje | English | 4 yr | €3,000 | €3,000 |
| Political Sciences | South East European University | Tetovo | Albanian, Macedonian, English | 4 yr | — | — |
| Политички студии (на англиски јазик) | Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje | Skopje | English | 3 yr | €2,000 | €2,000 |
| Политички студии (на македонски јазик) | Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje | Skopje | Macedonian | 3 yr | — | — |
| Political Science and International Communication (double degree with Università Cattolica, Milan) | University American College Skopje | Skopje | English | 3 yr | €3,600 | €3,600 |
| Studime Politike | University of Tetova (Tetovo) | Tetovo | Albanian | 4 yr | — | — |
How admission works in North Macedonia
Each public university publishes its own enrolment call (konkurs) once the Government has fixed the number of first-year places (for 2026/27: decision of 14 July 2026, Official Gazette 160/2026), and you apply directly to the university; the first call comes in summer and further rounds run until October. Candidates are ranked by points: secondary-school grades (60%) and State Matura results (40%), with extra aptitude tests for some programmes (arts, sport, medicine and others). Foreign applicants are enrolled outside the quotas, must have their secondary-school certificate recognised (nostrification) and prove knowledge of the language of the programme (several universities run a preparatory Macedonian or English year). Private universities publish their own calls. The 2026/27 calls appeared between April and September 2026; the calls for 2027/28 are expected to follow the same pattern.
See also: Study in North Macedonia · Political Science in other countries
Sources
- IBU – Call for enrollment 2026/2027 (yearly tuition: students from Balkan countries / international students), checked 24 October 2026
- uacs.edu.mk, checked 24 October 2026
- www.ugd.edu.mk, checked 24 October 2026
- ukim.edu.mk, checked 24 October 2026
- Universiteti i Tetovës – Konkurs për regjistrim në ciklin e parë 2026/27, afati i tretë (tabela: kuota shtetërore 100 euro/semestër, koofinancim 200 euro/semestër), checked 24 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.