Applies to: students from Macedonia Last checked: 30 July 2026 Update class: Annual

Current general rule for 2026/2027

Under the current calls and education-cooperation arrangements, citizens of North Macedonia are generally treated like Slovenian and EU citizens regarding foreign-student tuition for full-time first-cycle and second-cycle study at public institutions and publicly funded concession programmes. This is a major benefit, but it is not a promise that every programme is free.

Situations where charges may apply

  • Part-time study
  • Private programme without public concession
  • Repeating or changing after using standard study rights
  • Already holding a qualification at the same or a higher level
  • Required additional courses and administrative or material contributions

Always request confirmation from the faculty for your exact programme and status.

What to ask in writing

I am a citizen of North Macedonia applying for full-time study in the academic year 2026/2027. Please confirm whether I am required to pay tuition for this programme and provide the applicable price list and legal basis for any other mandatory charges.

Western Balkan master scholarship example

The 380th public call for 2026/2027 supports citizens of selected Western Balkan countries, including North Macedonia, in selected master fields. The published support is €9.600 per study year for living expenses, with an application deadline of 2 September 2026. Eligible fields include selected natural sciences, mathematics and statistics, information and communication technologies, engineering and manufacturing, civil engineering, agriculture and related fields, veterinary studies, and health or social-security fields. Link the exact call; it does not mean that all master programmes are eligible.

Other funding and residence

Other sources include Macedonian state or municipal support, Erasmus mobility funding, faculty scholarships, foundations, employer support, and university calls. A scholarship decision may serve as evidence of sufficient means, but the residence authority determines whether the evidence is adequate.

Sources and further information

Last checked: 30 July 2026