Detailed introduction of St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola:

Introduction and Overview

St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola is a non-profit public higher education institution located in Bitola, North Macedonia. It is large in scale and offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs.

History and Establishment

The university was established on April 25, 1979, and was officially renamed St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola in late 1994.

School Strength

Faculty: In the 2018-2019 academic year, it has 374 academic staff and 193 administrative staff.

Teaching Facilities: The school has modern teaching facilities, including laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc., which provide students with a good learning and research environment. In addition, the school also cooperates with many companies and institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

Institutional Nature

St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola is a public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' comprehensive quality and innovation ability, emphasize the combination of academic research and practice, encourage students to actively participate in social activities and contribute to social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No exact information about the school's key laboratories has been found yet, but there are certain research facilities and conditions in the fields of biotechnology, aquatic biology and other disciplines.

Key disciplines: Natural sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering and technology, medicine and health sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences, humanities and other fields are involved, such as computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, medicine, law, economics and other disciplines have certain advantages and influence in North Macedonia.

Faculty

The school has 10 colleges, 1 college and 1 scientific research institute, including the School of Economics, the School of Technical Sciences, the School of Biotechnology Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Veterinary Medicine, the School of Information and Communication Technology, the School of Tourism and Hotel Management, the School of Security, the School of Law, the School of Technology and Technical Sciences, the Higher Medical School, the Tobacco Research Institute, the Institute of Aquatic Biology, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 351-400 in the QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia University Rankings (2022).

Expenses

Tuition fees for North Macedonian national students are relatively low, about 200 euros per year; tuition fees for international students are relatively high, about 2,000 euros per year. Compared with other European countries, the cost of living in North Macedonia is relatively low, and students spend about 300-500 euros per month.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in Bitola, southwest North Macedonia, the geographical coordinates are 41°01′55″N, 21°18′53″E.

Campus Facilities: The main campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other buildings, providing students with good learning and research conditions. In addition, the school also has student dormitories, canteens, gymnasiums and other living facilities to meet students' daily needs.

Cultural atmosphere: The school focuses on creating a multicultural atmosphere and encourages students from different cultural backgrounds to communicate and cooperate with each other. The school also often organizes various cultural activities, such as concerts, art exhibitions, sports competitions, etc. to enrich students' extracurricular life.