General Information
International Balkan University IBU, Programs, Tuition Fees
North Macedonian universities offer Turkish students the opportunity to apply without an exam!
One of the friendliest countries in the Balkans, North Macedonia, thanks to our historical ties, its Muslim population share, cultural similarities and hospitable people, creates an almost second-home environment for Turkish students. For students who have difficulty adapting to a new country, North Macedonia makes things much easier with its warm social fabric and familiar atmosphere.
Thanks to the many programs taught in English, students both develop academically and, in daily life, have the opportunity to learn Macedonian from locals who use the Cyrillic alphabet. In addition, by also being exposed to languages commonly spoken in the region, such as Serbian, Bulgarian and Bosnian they get the chance to practice in a multilingual environment.
The vast majority of universities in North Macedonia are recognized by the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK), and Turkish students who graduate can, provided they complete all the required documents, complete the equivalence procedures smoothly in a short time.
Moreover, Macedonia is also a very advantageous country economically:
Monthly living expenses range from 400 – 600 Euro,
Annual tuition fees range from 800 – 5000 Euro.
In this respect, North Macedonia stands out for Turkish students who want to receive a quality education at European standards as an accessible, safe and advantageous option.
IS THE INTERNATIONAL BALKAN UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED IN TURKEY?
IBU, located in Skopje, Macedonia, has an international position and status; and because its language of instruction is English and a language proficiency certificate is requested at enrollment, it provides education at the same standards as many universities around the world.
Because it is recognized in our country, is included in the ÖSYM guide, and has the same standards as many universities, the International Balkan University has no problem regarding equivalence.
INTERNATIONAL BALKAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
| PROGRAM | DURATION | TUITION FEE |
|---|---|---|
| English Preparatory Year | 1 year | 5000 Eur |
| Medical English Preparatory Year | 1 year | 7000 Eur |
| International Economics | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
| Banking and Finance | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Business Administration | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| E-Business | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Architecture | 5 years | 5000 Eur |
| Industrial Engineering Management | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Civil Engineering | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
| Computer Engineering | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
| English Language Teaching | 4 years | 3500 Eur |
| Turkish Language Teaching | 4 years | 2000 Eur |
| Psychological Counseling and Guidance | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Law | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
| Political Science | 4 years | 2000 Eur |
| Psychology | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
| Public Relations and Marketing Communication | 4 years | 2000 Eur |
| Graphic Design | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Fashion Design | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Visual Arts | 4 years | 3000 Eur |
| Dentistry | 5 years | 8000 Eur |
| Pharmacy | 5 years | 7000 Eur |
| Nursing | 3 years | 3000 Eur |
| Artificial Intelligence Engineering | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
| Interior Architecture and Furniture Design | 4 years | 4000 Eur |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- At the time of application, you can enroll in the department of your choice without an exam, with your high school diploma, transcript and other required documents.
LIVING CONDITIONS IN MACEDONIA
In Macedonia, the bus is the main preferred means of transportation. Unlike in other European countries, rail transport is not developed, but you can travel comfortably by bus. Since Macedonia is a relatively small country, both intercity and urban transportation are quite comfortable and easy. As in other Balkan cities, Macedonia has a variety of accommodation options catering to every budget. For example, in the capital Skopje, the important points are within walking distance of one another, so staying in the city is quite comfortable. For students who come to Macedonia for education, options such as rental rooms and apartments are plentiful. Students can also choose student dormitories for accommodation. However, since rents are very low, especially compared with our country, students who go from our country to Macedonia to study at university generally prefer renting a home. Rents range between 250 and 350 Euro per month.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation – When planning to study abroad, organizing accommodation is very important. Taking into account our students’ requests, preferences and sensitivities in this regard, we provide solutions in coordination with our partner schools. The accommodation solutions offered to students who want to study abroad are generally as follows.
ACCOMMODATION AND STUDENT DORMITORIES
Dormitory accommodation is available on the university campus. Students can also rent an apartment or a room at affordable prices near the university.
Scholarship Opportunities
Our university offers various scholarship opportunities that encourage achievement and student support. You can gain the right to apply for these scholarships only by choosing our relevant departments listed in the ÖSYM preference guide.
ÖSYM Preference Scholarship (50% or 25%):
All departments of our Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences are listed in the YKS preference guide. Students who list our university among their top 5 choices and are placed in a scholarship quota receive a 50% or 25% scholarship.
Sibling and Spouse Scholarship (5% + 5%):
For siblings and spouses studying at our university at the same time, a separate 5% discount is applied to each person’s tuition fee.
YKS Achievement Scholarships (Monthly 300 – 1000 Euro):
Students who fall within certain ranking ranges according to their YKS result receive a monthly cash scholarship for 9 months:
Rank 0 – 1000: 1,000 Euro / month
Rank 1,001 – 10,000: 700 Euro / month
Rank 10,001 – 50,000: 500 Euro / month
Rank 50,001 – 100,000: 300 Euro / month
Conditions for Continuing the Scholarship:
A weighted overall grade average of at least 5.00 out of 10 is required
Each semester, mandatory re-registration
No disciplinary penalty received
Enrollment at the university not terminated
In addition, during your university education, if you reach a high grade average by demonstrating academic achievement, you can apply for an achievement scholarship for the following year and have the chance to receive an additional scholarship.
YÖK Equivalence
The International Balkan University (IBU) is recognized by YÖK. Graduates can obtain equivalence if they meet the YÖK criteria. In addition, the diplomas are valid in 47 European countries and carry international opportunities. Furthermore, the university appears in the International Balkan University ÖSYM booklet, and students who enroll through the YKS exam receive equivalence directly.
How to Obtain YÖK Equivalence
YÖK equivalence requires following a specific process. In general, this involves applying to YÖK after graduation and submitting the required documents.
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