University of Skopje

Overview

Local Name: Универзитет за Туризам и Менаџмент

Acronyms: UTMS

Founded: 2006

Control Type: Private

Motto: Simply the best!

Colours: Blue

Established in 2006, the University of Skopje is a private higher education institution located in the large city of Skopje (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).

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

The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this North Macedonian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

UTMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Location & Contact

For visits or applications to University of Skopje, location and primary contact details are below. Open days are typically announced via social channels — follow them to receive event notifications.

Academic Details

These figures give a quick read on University of Skopje's scale, staffing levels, and academic standing. Use them to ground decisions about programme fit and institutional capacity.

Academic Structures

Below is how University of Skopje is organised academically — the schools, faculties, and units that house its programmes. Larger institutions often run multi-faculty divisions to coordinate cross-disciplinary work.

Programs Offered

The programmes you can apply for at University of Skopje are grouped by degree level. Programme-level accreditation (separate from institutional) matters for regulated professions like law, medicine, and engineering.

Scholarships in North Macedonia

Browse North Macedonia-level scholarships available to students at University of Skopje and peer institutions. Disability and accessibility-focused awards exist in many systems and are often under-applied to relative to availability.

How to apply to University of Skopje

What applying to University of Skopje typically involves — research, eligibility check, document prep, submission, and follow-up.

1. 1
   Identify the right programme

   Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University of Skopje offers 12 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

2. 2
   Check entry requirements

   Each programme at University of Skopje has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

3. 3
   Prepare your application documents

   Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

4. 4
   Submit via the institution

   Apply directly via University of Skopje's online portal at www.utms.edu.mk. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

5. 5
   Get in touch with admissions

   After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +389 (2) 309 3209. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Skopje

A short Q&A covering University of Skopje's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.

Top-Ranked Universities in North Macedonia

Looking for the strongest names in North Macedonia? These are the highest-ranked institutions nationally — useful context for benchmarking University of Skopje against the country's most established universities. National benchmarks also signal the upper bound of academic prestige in North Macedonia.

Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje

Skopje · Public · Rank #3461

Goce Delcev University

Shtip · Public · Rank #3851

South East European University

Tetovo · Private · Rank #4552

University "St. Kliment Ohridski" - Bitola

Bitola · Public · Rank #5229

Faculties at Nearby Universities

Universities near University of Skopje often have cross-enrolment or visiting-student arrangements that let students take modules at the partner institution. Worth checking if subject coverage at University of Skopje is narrow in your area.

European University

Skopje · Private · Est. 2001

American University of Europe

Skopje · Private · Est. 2003

University American College Skopje

Skopje · Private · Est. 2005

MIT University

Skopje · Private · Est. 2007

International Balkan University

Skopje · Private · Est. 2006

Where Else to Study Software Engineering

Supervision quality at the Software Engineering programme level is hard to assess externally but affects research output and graduate-school placement. Talk to current students or alumni where possible.

University of Information Science and Technology St. Paul The Apostle

Ohrid · Public · Est. 2009

Uluslararasi Vizyon Üniversitesi

Gostivar · Private · Est. 2014

Universities Often Compared with University of Skopje

Students applying to University of Skopje often shortlist similar institutions of comparable scale, prestige, and academic depth. These universities frequently appear alongside University of Skopje on application lists, useful for hedging or for direct head-to-head comparison.

International University of Struga

Struga · Private · Est. 2006

Euro Balkan University

Skopje · Est. 1999

State University of Tetova

Tetovo · Public · Est. 1994

MA

Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts

Skopje · Est. 1967

NA

National and University Library "St. Kliment of Ohrid"

Skopje · Public · Est. 1944