Study program Software Technologies
Drawing from the basic postulates of modern computer science and the trend of implementing software solutions in all spheres of human life globally, the Faculty of Informatics at the International Slavic University introduced a specialized academic program from this complex and dynamic field. This program offers students the opportunity to acquire extensive professional knowledge and skills, as well as to apply them in practice.
The Software Technologies program offers students the chance to expand their knowledge across multiple software disciplines within the field of computer sciences. It is expected that students in this study cycle will become professionals possessing comprehensive knowledge and skills, not only for theoretical but also for practical application of software technologies. By doing so, they will contribute to the development of applied informatics in the Republic of North Macedonia.
Master's degree
Specialist studies Fourth year
Fourth year
Study program: Software Technologies
Faculty: Faculty of technical sciences and computer science
Location: Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
Condition: have a Bachelor’s degree with at least 180 ECTS
Courses: 8
ECTS of the program: 60
ECTS after completion: 240
Awarded degree: no degree is earned during this year
Tuition fee per year for international students: EUR 2030 (for the fourth year)
The specialist studies consist of two semesters – one year (+60 ECTS). Only students who have graduated with at least 180 ECTS can be enrolled.
Upon completion of these studies, students will have accumulated a total of 240 ECTS credits, which qualifies them to enroll in the fifth year (master’s studies).
Study program fourth year degree program
7 SEMESTER
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Quality of Software and Testing
8 ECTS
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Business Software Design
8 ECTS
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Security and Cryptography
8 ECTS
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How to be Successful in Business
6 ECTS
8 SEMESTER
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Software Requirements Management
8 ECTS
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System Software
8 ECTS
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Advanced Visual Programming
8 ECTS
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Business Psychology
6 ECTS
Master's study program Fifth year
Fifth year
Study program: Software Technologies
Faculty: Faculty of technical sciences and computer science
Degree: Master’s degree / graduate / second cycle
Location: Sveti Nikole or Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia
Duration of study: 1 year (2 semesters)
Condition: to have at least 240 ECTS
Courses: 8
ECTS of the program: 60
ECTS after completion: 300
Awarded degree: Master of computer science – Legum Magister LL.M
Tuition fee per year for international students: EUR 2030 (for the fifth year)
The Master’s degree studies consist of two semesters – one year (+60 ECTS). Only students who have earned at least 240 ECTS can be enrolled. Upon completion of the studies and the defense of the Master’s thesis, students are awarded with 300 ECTS credits, and with a Master of computer science degree – Software Technologies (Master of computer science – Legum Magister LL.M).
In the time frame of the one – year study program, the student is obliged to pass 8 courses, that is 4 of each semester.
Additionally, the study program includes practical classes, preparation of a master’s thesis, and finally the defense of a master’s thesis.
Study program fifth year degree program
9 SEMESTER
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Relational Databases
8 ECTS
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Advanced Computer Graphics
8 ECTS
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GIS in Business
8 ECTS
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Intelligent KNX Systems
6 ECTS
10 SEMESTER
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Practical Work
8 ECTS
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Master’s Thesis
8 ECTS
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Electronic Learning
8 ECTS
Admission requirements
Candidates eligible to enroll in the second cycle of studies must have completed the first cycle of studies with either 240 ECTS (four-year studies) or 180 ECTS (three-year studies).
Eligibility also extends to students from other accredited faculties and foreign nationals (as regulated by law).
Candidates can enroll without taking an entrance exam.
Documents for admission
When applying for admission to the master’s program from outside the Republic of North Macedonia, students are required to prepare the following documents:
- Higher Education Diploma (certified with an Apostille Stamp or a stamp from the respective Ministry of Foreign Affairs for countries not members of the Hague Convention);
- Transcript of Records or Diploma Supplement;
- Decision from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia for the recognition of the diploma for completed higher education (our university offers assistance in obtaining this document);
- Birth Certificate;
- Certificate of Citizenship;
- 4 passport-size color photographs.
The application documents should be submitted to the International Slavic University:
- in Sveti Nikole, located at Marshal Tito No. 77 – 2220 Sveti Nikole, Republic of North Macedonia or
- in Bitola, located at Novachki Pat No. 16 – 7000 Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia.
Tuition fees
For international students, the tuition fee is EUR 2030 per year. International students are required to pay the full amount of the yearly tuition fee at the beginning of the academic year.
For more information please visit the Tuition Fees page.