Top 10 Universities in North Macedonia

Top 10 Universities in North Macedonia

North Macedonia, a landlocked country in southeastern Europe, boasts a burgeoning higher education system. Here are the top 10 universities in North Macedonia, based on various rankings and their academic strengths:

1. University of Skopje

  • Ranking: 1st in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Medicine, Law, Economics, Computer Science
  • Notable Alumni: Nikola Gruevski (former Prime Minister of North Macedonia), Ivan Angelov (former Minister of Foreign Affairs)

2. Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje

  • Ranking: 2nd in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Philosophy, History, Literature, Slavic Studies
  • Notable Alumni: Ljubomir Frฤkoski (novelist), Petre M. Andreevski (poet)

3. University of Bitola

  • Ranking: 3rd in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Agriculture, Forestry, Biotechnology
  • Notable Alumni: Nikola Dimitrov (former Minister of Foreign Affairs)

4. University of Tetovo

  • Ranking: 4th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Law, Economics, Political Science
  • Notable Alumni: Ali Ahmeti (leader of the Democratic Union for Integration)

5. University of Stip

  • Ranking: 5th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Education, Engineering, Natural Sciences
  • Notable Alumni: Radmila ล ekerinska Jankovska (former Minister of Finance)

6. University of Gostivar

  • Ranking: 6th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Business Administration, Tourism, Information Technology
  • Notable Alumni: Edmond Ademi (economist)

7. University of Prilep

  • Ranking: 7th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences
  • Notable Alumni: Vlado Buฤkovski (former Prime Minister of North Macedonia)

8. University of Struga

  • Ranking: 8th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Education, Philology, Arts
  • Notable Alumni: Blagoja Drnkov (poet), Zoran Zaev (current Prime Minister of North Macedonia)

9. University of Veles

  • Ranking: 9th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering
  • Notable Alumni: Nikola Gruevski (former Prime Minister of North Macedonia)

10. University of Ohrid

  • Ranking: 10th in North Macedonia
  • Academic Strengths: Tourism, Business Administration, Computer Science
  • Notable Alumni: None

These universities offer a wide range of academic programs, from traditional fields to specialized areas. They play a vital role in shaping the intellectual landscape of North Macedonia and contributing to its economic and social development.