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Admission Requirements
Admission of students at the South East European University is based on the "Call for Student enrollment" approved by the University Senate, which is announced in the university’s website and in daily newspapers.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
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Undergraduate Programmes
In the first cycle of academic studies, may be enrolled candidates who have passed the state matura or international matura; or who have completed four years of secondary education according to the rules that were in force before the placement of state matura; and foreign citizen candidates who have completed appropriate secondary education outside the Republic of North Macedonia.
Candidates, who have finished four-year secondary high school or its equivalent before 2008, have the right to enroll on the basis of their high school success
Candidates who have finished four-year secondary high school or its equivalent outside the Republic of North Macedonia have the right to enrol on the basis of their high school success alone.
Note: DIPLOMA RECOGNITION
According to the Law on Higher Education, candidates who have graduated from high schools outside the Republic of North Macedonia, during the first year of studies are required to verify their diploma in the Ministry of Education and Sciences of RM, for which purpose they will receive administrative support from SEEU Student Services.
Follow the link for detailed diploma recognition procedure: HERE!
All candidates will have to take English language testing. This testing does not have an eliminating character but is needed to determine the level of language proficiency in order to provide upgrading of the same. Candidates will be informed in a timely manner of the dates of testing.
For the study programmes offered in the English language, the minimum requirements for English proficiency are: level B1 (independent user) in accordance to the Common European Language Framework (CEFR) or an equivalent score from the English Language Institutional Test organized by the Language Centre of SEEU. Candidates will be informed in a timely manner of the dates of testing.
The evaluation of the success of secondary education and the State matura is expressed in points: 80% of the success in the four years of secondary education, and 20% of the State matura exam. The ranking of the candidates will be carried out on the basis of these points.
All applicants upon application must submit the following documentation for the academic year:
- Online completed Application form https://apply.seeu.edu.mk/
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Application fee in amount of 1500 MKD (25 Euro)
Payment details in Denar:- Recipient:
- SEEU
- Bank name:
- STOPANSKA BANKA
- Account no:
- 200-0008775390-10
- Recipient:
- SEEU
- Bank name:
- STOPANSKA BANKA
- Bank address:
- Bul. M.Tito bb, Tetovo 1200, Republic of North Macedonia
- Account no:
- 0009009090
- IBAN:
- MK07200000900909026
- SWIFT
- STOBMK2X
- A short biography/motivation letter consisting of at least 500 words in which candidates should state their motivation for applying to SEEU.
- Original transcripts or notarized copies for all years (if high school is completed according to 9+3 model, candidates are required to submit the 9th grade transcript as well).
- Original high school diploma or notarized copy with the results from the state Matura.
- Birth certificate.
- Photo copy of ID or passport.
Transfer students should additionally provide the transcript of their grades from the previous Higher Education institution.
GRADUATE STUDIES (Master's)
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Graduate Programmes
The right of enrolment in the second cycle of academic studies (postgraduate studies) according to the model 3+2 (four semesters, 120 ECTS) is open to candidates who have obtained their undergraduate (first cycle) university diploma (verified) or the equivalent to three years’ undergraduate studies (180 ECTS credits) or four years (240 ECTS credits).
The right of enrolment in the second cycle of academic studies (postgraduate studies) according to the model 4+1 (two semesters, 60 ECTS) is open to candidates who have obtained their undergraduate (first cycle) university diploma (verified), the equivalent to four years (240 ECTS credits).
The right of enrolment in the professional studies (two semesters, 60 ECTS) is open to candidates who have obtained their undergraduate (first cycle) university diploma (verified), the equivalent to four years (240 ECTS credits).
Courses will be regular and modular according to the following model: 50% of the curriculum of the relevant Faculty will be offered in regular form, and the other half of the curriculum will be realized with self-study (led by instructors). Regular courses will be offered every second week, on Thursdays and Fridays after 16:00, and on Saturdays from 8:00 in order to accommodate the needs of candidates who work full time. In regard to the modular courses (delivered by foreign professors), the lectures will be intensive.
Advantage will be given to students who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 8.00 and above in their first cycle of studies.
If for the relevant study programme an insufficient number of candidates apply, then the programme can be offered according to a mentoring system or through lectures once a month.
In cases where the applicant has completed the first cycle in a field that is not appropriate to the second cycle programme for which s/he applies, a Commission from the relevant Faculty will determine additional criteria for enrolment in the new second cycle study programme.
Note: DIPLOMA RECOGNITION
According to the Law on Higher Education, candidates who have graduated from universities outside the Republic of North Macedonia are obliged to verify their diploma in the Ministry of Education and Sciences of RM, for which purpose they will receive administrative support from SEEU Student Services. The deadline for submission of the verification evidence is as follows: for the applicants in the 3+2 study programmes the deadline is one year, whereas for the applicants in the 4+1 and specialization professional study programmes it is six months.
Important: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia only verifies (nostrifies) a diploma obtained from an accredited program.
Follow the link for detailed diploma recognition procedure: HERE!
All second cycle study programmes are offered in Albanian, Macedonian or English. Irrespective of the language of the programme, the University reserves the right to deliver parts of the lectures or materials in English, so knowledge of at least Albanian and English, or Macedonian and English, is required.
For the study programmes offered in the English language, the minimum requirements for English proficiency are: level B1 (independent user) in accordance to Common European Language Framework (CEFR) or an equivalent score from the English Language Institutional Test organized by the Language Centre of SEEU. Candidates will be informed in a timely manner of the dates of testing.
All applicants upon application must submit the following documentation for the academic year:
- Online completed Application form: https://apply.seeu.edu.mk/?type=sao02
-
Application fee in amount of 1500 MKD (25 Euro)
Payment details in Denar:- Recipient:
- SEEU
- Bank name:
- STOPANSKA BANKA
- Account no:
- 200-0008775390-10
- Recipient:
- SEEU
- Bank name:
- STOPANSKA BANKA
- Bank address:
- Bul. M.Tito bb, Tetovo 1200, Republic of North Macedonia
- Account no:
- 0009009090
- IBAN:
- MK07200000900909026
- SWIFT
- STOBMK2X
- A short biography/motivation letter consisting of at least 500 words in which candidates should state the motivation for their application to SEEU.
- Original university diploma (verified) and all original transcripts (diploma supplement, if any) of the first cycle of studies (or notarized copies).
- Birth certificate.
- Photocopy of ID or passport.
Transfer students should additionally provide the transcript of their grades from the previous Higher Education institution.
DOCTORAL STUDIES
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Doctoral Programmes
The right of enrolment in third cycle studies is open to candidates who have accumulated a minimum of 300 ECTS in the respective field, have published scientific works, and have adequate foreign languages proficiency.
In the cases where the applicant has completed the first or second cycle studies in a field that is not appropriate to the third cycle programme for which s/he applies, a Commission from the relevant Faculty will determine additional criteria for enrolment in the new third cycle study programme.
Candidates who fulfill the criteria prescribed in point 1 and 2 and in cases where the number of candidates is bigger that the number given in the Call, will be ranked in accordance to the following criteria:
- 30% from the GPA (in accordance to the proportions published in the Rule on student enrolment in the academic year 2021/2022)
- 20% from published scientific work;
- 20% foreign language proficiency;
- 30% from interviews with candidates;
The average grade for candidates who have completed the first and second cycle of studies in the Universities from the country will be evaluated according to the ranking by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia. The five first ranked universities will receive 100% of the points, while each university thereafter is ranked with - 5%.
The average grade for candidates who have completed the first and second cycle of studies in Universities from the region will be evaluated as follows:
- Public universities will receive 100% of the points from the completed transcript;
- Private universities will receive 80% of the points from the completed transcript;
The grade point average for the candidates who have completed the first and second cycle of studies in high ranked universities, in the respective fields, according to the ranking of the University of Shanghai, will be evaluated in advance by the Doctoral School Council.
Note: DIPLOMA RECOGNITION
According to the Law on Higher Education, candidates who have graduated from universities outside the Republic of North Macedonia are obliged to verify their diploma (first and second cycle diploma) in the Ministry of Education and Sciences of RM. The deadline for submission of the verification evidence is one year, for which purpose they will receive administrative support from SEEU Student Services.
Important: The Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia only verifies (nostrifies) a diploma obtained from an accredited program.
Follow the link for detailed diploma recognition procedure: HERE!
Priority to register in the offered programmes will be given to those applicants with high English Proficiency
All applicants will take an institutional test of English Language at the Language Centre, SEEU. The applicants will be informed ofthe test dates on time.
All applicants upon application must submit the following documentation for the academic year:
- Online completed Application form https://apply.seeu.edu.mk/?type=sao03
-
Application fee in amount of 1500 MKD (25 Euro)
Payment details in Denar:- Recipient:
- SEEU
- Bank name:
- STOPANSKA BANKA
- Account no:
- 200-0008775390-10
- Recipient:
- SEEU
- Bank name:
- STOPANSKA BANKA
- Bank address:
- Bul. M.Tito bb, Tetovo 1200, Republic of North Macedonia
- Account no:
- 0009009090
- IBAN:
- MK07200000900909026
- SWIFT
- STOBMK2X
- Biography, including a list of the candidate’s published material;
- The application should include the field of studies in which the dissertation will be researched and data about research aims.
- A motivation letter;
- A certificate of results for English language proficiency.
- Birth certificate;
- Photocopy of ID or passport;
- Original Diploma or notarized copy from first and second cycle of studies (verified copy for diplomas from outside the Republic of North Macedonia).
- Original transcript from first and second cycle of studies or verified copy.
| FIRST CYCLE OF STUDIES (UNDERGRADUATE) | SECOND CYCLE OF STUDIES (MASTER) | THIRD CYCLE OF STUDIES (DOCTORAL) | |
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| ADMISSIONS TIMELINE | |||
| 1st call | |||
| Deadline | 03 May-18 Sep 2021 | 03 May-18 Sep 2021 | 03 May-18 Sep 2021 |
| Final Results | 20 Sep 2021 | 27 Sep 2021 | |
| 2nd call | |||
| Deadline | 20 Sep-02 Oct 2021 | 20 Sep-12 Oct 2021 | |
| Final Results | 04 Oct 2021 | 18 Oct 2021 | |
| 3rd call | |||
| Deadline | 04-09 Oct 2021 | 13 Oct-12 Nov 2021 | |
| Final Results | 12 Oct 2021 | 17 Nov 2021 | |
| SEMESTER PAYMENT & SEMESTER REGISTRATION | |||
| Semester Payment for admitted candidates in the 1st Call | 20 Sep-01 Oct 2021 | 27 Sep-08 Oct 2021 | |
| Semester Payment for admitted candidates in the 2nd Call | 04-09 Oct 2021 | 18-25 Oct 2021 | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST | |||
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English and Macedonian placement test (TETOVO Campus) |
22 Sep 2021 Time: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 |
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English and Macedonian placement test (SKOPJE Campus) |
22 Sep 2021 Time: 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 |
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| COURSE REGISTRATIONS | |||
| Course registrations | 20 Sep-09 Oct 2021 | 27 Sep-22 Oct 2021 | |
| Add/drop classes | 20 Sep-09 Oct 2021 | 27 Sep-22 Oct 2021 | |
| ORIENTATION WEEK (WELCOME) | |||
| Induction Program (Tetovo) | 20-30 Sep 2021 | 07 Oct 2021 | |
| Induction Program (Skopje) | 20-30 Sep 2021 | 14 Oct 2021 | |
| HOUSING TIMELINE | |||
| Application for Housing, SEEU Campus in Tetovo | 01-30 Sep 2021 | 24 Sep -23 Oct 2021 | |
Application of the candidates
Right on applications have all candidates that fulfil foreseen conditions and criteria in the Call. Candidates should submit documents listed in Admission requirement for each study cycle separately, to building 802, in the University Campus or by post, in the following address:
South East European University,
Bul. Ilindenska, Nr. 335,
1200 Tetovo, Republic of North Macedonia
Admission Office Ready to Assist You
We assists you during the overall application process, notify you for the application results and guide you for the beginning of the academic year.
8:00 to 16:00 (Monday to Friday)
admissions@seeu.edu.mk
P: +389 44 356 188
P: +389 44 356 091 Skopje campus
P: +389 44 356 396
P: +389 44 356 397