The 2026/2027 academic year begins with around 53,000 students at the country’s universities

Universities in North Macedonia opened the new 2026/2027 academic year today, beginning with the first academic lecture.

There are around 20 universities operating in the country, attended each year by approximately 53,500 university students. Of this number, 46,925 are registered as full-time students, while around 6,600 attend correspondence programs.

For the first time this year, around 13,800 new students enrolled in their first year of studies.

“Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje will hold its first academic lecture on the university plateau at 10:00.

A festive program has been planned for the occasion, including official speeches, cultural and artistic activities, an information session and other accompanying activities for students.