North Macedonia is a small, landlocked country located in the central Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, and Serbia. North Macedonia is a major transportation corridor from Western and Central Europe to the Aegean Sea and Southern Europe to Western Europe. The government system is a parliamentary republic; the chief of state is the president, and the head of government is the prime minister. North Macedonia has a small, open economy that is vulnerable to economic developments in Europe and dependent on regional integration for continued economic growth. North Macedonia is a member of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

North Macedonia is a country where with every step is overwhelmed by the feeling of interlaced centuries, between the antique and the modern, with the civilizations’ inheritance throughout the époques at your reach. Visitors are offered the opportunity to enjoy the rich multicultural experience by visiting the medieval monasteries, churches, mosques, vineyards and fascinating nature, bazaars and modern shopping malls. The moderate Mediterranean climate in North Macedonia has influenced peoples’ lifestyles, who welcome tourists with friendly conversation and openness, introducing them to their everyday life flows with natural spontaneity.

About Goce Delchev University

Goce Delcev University in Stip is a state university, ranked in the second place in the rankings of state universities in the country. As new and energetic institution of higher education, which constantly follows the interests of the young population, as well as the newest economic, industrial and technological trends, we create exquisite opportunities for higher education. The diplomas of Goce Delcev University in Stip are internationally recognized and certified in accordance with national and international standards and are competitive at the labor market. Goce Delcev University in Stip integrates twelve faculties and three artistic academies organized in three university campuses. The lectures are conducted in education centers that are dispersed in twelve Macedonian cities. 19.000 students have already recognized Goce Delcev University in Stip as an excellent opportunity for their academic development. Goce Delcev University in Stip was established by the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia on 27 March 2007. The first Constitutive Assembly of the University Senate was held on 28 June 2007, in the amphitheater of the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Mining, Geology and Polytechnics. In the presence of the Secretary of State for Education, Mr. Pero Stojanov and some members of the establishing committee of UGD, representatives of students, professors, assistants and citizens of Stip, the university senate unanimously decided to appoint Professor Sasa Mitrev, full time professor of the Faculty of Agriculture as rector of the university, for the time period from June2007 to June 2011. At the same session, Prof. Dusan Todorovski, Ph.D., associate professor at the Faculty of Education, was elected first president of the University Senate.

Education and Clinical Base

In Macedonia, the medical curriculum is planned into two cycles: the preclinical cycle and the clinical cycle. The preclinical cycle focuses on basic medical sciences, whereas the clinical cycle emphasizes clinical medicine and practical experience. Below is a summary of Macedonia’s medical curriculum.

Pre clinical cycle: The preclinical cycle consists of study subjects such as Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Medical Microbilogy, Pathology, Pharmacology, Medical psychology, Medical sociology, and medical ethics.

Clinical Cycle: The clinical cycle consists of study subjects such as internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obtertics and gynecology, neurology, psychiatry, dermatology, radiology, emergency medicine, family medicine and so on. One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

Hostel & Accommodation

On campus housing is available at the majority of medial institutions in Macedonia and prices range from euro 1500 to euro 2000 a year depending on the location and amenities offered.
In Macedonia the monthly charge of shared apartments cost between euro 100 to euro 200. Private flats typically cost between euro 150 to euro 300 depending on the location and amenities offered.