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League Tables and University sub-rankings of North Macedonian Universities in the following municipalities:

Bitola (1)  
Gostivar (1)  
Ohrid (1)  
Skopje (7)  
Stip (1)  
Struga (1)  
Sveti Nikole (1)  
Tetovo (2)  

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Overview of North Macedonia Universities

North Macedonia's higher education system comprises public and private institutions offering diverse academic programs. The country hosts 15 universities, with public institutions typically established by government legislation and private universities operating independently. Most universities focus on comprehensive education across humanities, sciences and technical fields, though some specialize in areas like information technology or European studies. Instruction occurs primarily in Macedonian and Albanian, with increasing English-language programs. All accredited universities follow the Bologna Process framework, awarding bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Top 10 North Macedonia Universities

1. Univerzitet Sv. Kiril i Metódij vo Skopje (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje)
   Acronym: UKIM
   Ranking: #1 in North Macedonia, #2031 globally
   Location: Skopje, Skopje Province
   Established: 1949
   Control Type: Public
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2. Goce Delčev University of Štip
   Acronym: UGD
   Ranking: #2 in North Macedonia, #4227 globally
   Location: Štip, Stip Province
   Established: 2007
   Control Type: Public
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3. Univerzitet Sv. Kliment Ohridski vo Bitola (St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola)
   Acronym: UKLO
   Ranking: #3 in North Macedonia, #6121 globally
   Location: Bitola, Bitola Province
   Established: 1979
   Control Type: Public
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4. South East European University
   Acronym: SEEU
   Ranking: #4 in North Macedonia, #7523 globally
   Location: Tetovo, Tetovo Province
   Established: 2001
   Control Type: Private
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5. International Balkan University
   Acronym: IBU
   Ranking: #5 in North Macedonia, #7953 globally
   Location: Skopje, Skopje Province
   Established: 2006
   Control Type: Private
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6. Universiteti i Tetovës (University of Tetova)
   Acronym: UT
   Ranking: #6 in North Macedonia, #7986 globally
   Location: Tetovo, Tetovo Province
   Established: 1994
   Control Type: Public
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7. University for Information Science and Technology St. Paul the Apostle
   Acronym: UIST
   Ranking: #7 in North Macedonia, #8733 globally
   Location: Ohrid, Ohrid Province
   Established: 2009
   Control Type: Public
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8. University American College Skopje
   Acronym: UACS
   Ranking: #8 in North Macedonia, #9285 globally
   Location: Skopje, Skopje Province
   Established: 2005
   Control Type: Private
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9. International Slavic University G. R. Derzhavin
   Acronym: ISU
   Ranking: #9 in North Macedonia, #9460 globally
   Location: Sveti Nikole, Sveti Nikole Province
   Established: 2004
   Control Type: Not reported
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10. American University of Europe
    Acronym: AUE-FON
    Ranking: #10 in North Macedonia, #10010 globally
    Location: Skopje, Skopje Province
    Established: 2003
    Control Type: Private
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Analysis of University Types

North Macedonia's 15 universities show a diverse institutional landscape. Public universities constitute 33% (5 institutions), while private institutions dominate at 60% (9 universities). One university (7%) has unreported control status. This distribution reflects significant private sector involvement in higher education compared to regional averages, with most private institutions concentrated in Skopje and Tetovo.

Global Ranking and Standing

Currently, no North Macedonian universities rank in the global top 200 or top 1,000 institutions. This represents 0% of the country's universities achieving these elite rankings. While institutions show strong regional engagement, international ranking performance indicates opportunities for enhanced global research visibility and academic collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many universities exist in North Macedonia?
A: There are 15 accredited universities: 5 public, 9 private and 1 with unreported control type.

Q: What is North Macedonia's top-ranked university?
A: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje (UKIM) consistently ranks #1 nationally and leads in global positioning.

Q: Do North Macedonian universities teach in English?
A: Several institutions like South East European University and International Balkan University offer English-taught programs, particularly in business and IT fields.

Q: What is the oldest university in North Macedonia?
A: Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje, established in 1949, is the nation's oldest and largest institution.

Q: Are North Macedonian degrees internationally recognized?
A: Degrees from state-accredited institutions are recognized regionally and internationally through Bologna Process alignment.

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