Goce Delcev University

Overview

English Name: Goce Delcev University

Local Name: Универзитет Гоце Делчев Штип

Acronyms: UGD

Founded: 2007

Control Type: Public

Entity Type: Non-profit

World Rank: #3851

Rank in North Macedonia: #2

Motto: Recognize Your Future!

Colours: Red and yellow

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Established in 2007, the Goce Delcev University of Štip is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Štip (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).

This institution also has branch campuses in Strumica, Kocani, Radovis, Vinica, Probistip, Sv. Nikole, Kavadarci, Gevgelija, Prilep and Skopje.

Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of North Macedonia, Goce Delcev University of Štip (UGD) is a large-sized coeducational North Macedonian higher education institution. Goce Delcev University of Štip (UGD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

This 16-year-old North Macedonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UGD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

Where Goce Delcev University is located and how to contact its offices. Disability and accessibility information is usually held by a separate student services office worth contacting directly.

Academic Details

Enrolment scale, staff balance, and accreditation context for Goce Delcev University are below. Female student percentage signals admissions reach and shapes the student-life environment.

Academic Structures

The departmental layout below shows how Goce Delcev University groups subjects, faculties, and teaching units. Subject grouping reflects institutional priorities, research strengths, and historical evolution.

Programs Offered

Below: Goce Delcev University's programme list by level. Programme intakes vary — some offer multiple entry points per year (Sep, Jan, May), others a single annual intake.

Scholarships in North Macedonia

Below: country-wide funding options for students in North Macedonia. First-generation student awards exist in some systems and target students whose parents did not attend university.

How to apply to Goce Delcev University

Five steps that capture how most applications to Goce Delcev University flow, from research through submission to follow-up correspondence.

1. 1
   Find a programme that fits your goals

   Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Goce Delcev University runs 181 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

2. 2
   Confirm you meet the requirements

   Before applying to Goce Delcev University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for North Macedonia.

3. 3
   Assemble your application package

   Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Goce Delcev University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

4. 4
   Submit your application

   Lodge your application through the official website (www.ugd.edu.mk). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

5. 5
   Contact admissions and follow up

   Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at +389 (32) 550 000. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Goce Delcev University

Quick reference for Goce Delcev University: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.

Members of European University Association (EUA)

Other European University Association (EUA) members offer mobility and exchange compatibility with Goce Delcev University. Exchange compatibility is one of the more practical benefits of shared network membership.

University of Oxford

Oxford · Public · Rank #10

University College London

London · Public · Rank #11

University of Cambridge

Cambridge · Public · Rank #26

Imperial College London

London · Public · Rank #28

Universiteit van Amsterdam

Amsterdam · Public · Rank #31

Universities Often Compared with Goce Delcev University

Below: institutions that students typically weigh against Goce Delcev University when finalising their shortlist. The comparison set reflects scale and prestige; specific programme fit still needs separate verification.

Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje

Skopje · Public · Rank #3461

South East European University

Tetovo · Private · Rank #4552

University "St. Kliment Ohridski" - Bitola

Bitola · Public · Rank #5229

University of Skopje

Skopje · Private · Est. 2006

International Balkan University

Skopje · Private · Est. 2006