St Kliment Ohridski University — Bitola

International

Students Guide

УНИВЕРЗИТЕТ „СВ. КЛИМЕНТ ОХРИДСКИ“ – БИТОЛА “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” UNIVERSITY – BITOLA

Full legal name Универзитет „Св. Климент Охридски“-Битола Legal name in English “St. Kliment Ohridski” University – Bitola Address Bulevar 1 maj, bb 7000 Bitola Republic of Macedonia Phone +389 47 223 788 Fax +389 47 223 594 Web www.uklo.edu.mk

“St Kliment Ohridski” University – Bitola (UKLO) is the second oldest state Univer- sity in the Republic of Macedonia and the most important institution in the area of higher education in the SW region of our country. UKLO is seated in Bitola, but some of the Univer- sity higher-education and scientific-research units are located in several centers different than Bitola, like, Prilep, Ohrid, Skopje, Veles and Kichevo. The act of formal establishment of the University was on April 25, 1979. On December 8, 1994, the University was given the name of St Kliment Ohridski, a patron saint of education and educators. This day is every year celebrated as the University patron’s day with a rich academic content marking the re- sults achieved throughout the year.

UKLO offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctoral degrees in a variety of study areas.

TYPES OF STUDY PROGRAMMES OFFERED

The academic offer of UKLO is organized in three cycles: First cycle study programmes (Bachelor), academic or professional - three-year programmes – total of 180 ECTS - four-year programmes – total of 240 ECTS Second cycle study programmes (Master) - one-year programmes – total of 60 ECTS - two-year programme – total of 120 ECTS (the sum of the above two cycles equals 300 ECTS) Third cycle study programmes (PhD) - three-year Doctoral studies of 180 ECTS UNIVERSITY MEMBERS

12 higher education institutions (10 faculties, 1 higher school, 1 scientific institute) 4 accompanying units: Faculty of Technical Sciences – Bitola Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies – Bitola Faculty of Technology and Technical Sciences – Veles Faculty of Economics – Prilep Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality – Ohrid Faculty of Education – Bitola Faculty of Security – Skopje Faculty of Law – Kichevo Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Bitola Higher Medical School – Bitola Tobacco institute – Prilep Accompanying units Hydro-biological institute – Ohrid Institute for Ancient Slav literature National Institution University Library "St.Kliment Ohridski" Students’ residence "Kocho Racin" – Bitola

STUDY FIELDS

Natural Sciences Computer & information sciences Engineering & Technology Transport engineering Electrical, electronic and information engineering Communication engineering and systems Applied engineering (environmental protection) Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Graphic Engineering Medical & Health Sciences Nursing Nutrition (gastronomy) Dietetics Health care (midwifery, physiotherapy, radiology, medical laboratory) Forensic science Agricultural Sciences Agricultural biotechnology and food biotechnology Animal products processing Agronomy, plant breeding and plant protection Veterinary science Social Sciences Economics and Busi- ness (finances, management, banking, ac- counting, audit- ing, marketing, insurance) Educational sciences Law Tourism and hospi- tality Security Political sciences Organization science and management Humanities Languages Literature CONDITIONS OF STUDYING

Foreign citizens interested in studying at “St. Kliment Ohridski” University – Bitola (UKLO) enroll under the admission criteria of the public competition announced by UKLO.

Foreign citizens apply for admission at the Rectorate of UKLO (International Relations Of- fice) and are not subject to taking any entrance exams.

When applying for the Faculty of Education, candidates are requested to take an aptitude test, prior to enrollment.

Necessary documents (application):

Application form (obtained at the Faculty or Rectorate)

Copy of passport

Original diploma for completed previous education (secondary; foreign higher or col- lege) and a notarized official translation

Birth certificate and a notarized official translation

Decision on recognition of foreign educational credentials, issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia

Health report of a recent check-up and AIDS/HIV test

Macedonian Language Certificate – test conducted at the Faculty of Education (for for- eign citizens interested in studying a programme delivered in Macedonian).

English Language Certificate – test conducted at the Faculty of Education (for foreign citizens interested in studying a programme delivered in English)

The IRO staff transfers the application packages of foreign candidates, via regular post, to the appropriate UKLO unit where the actual enrollment takes place.

The required documents for enrollment involve receipt for paid tuition fee.

The tuition fee for foreign students is €1000, except for the Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences – Bitola and Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality – Ohrid, where foreign students are to pay €800 per academic year. Tuition fee for all UKLO units is payable in two equal installments, at the beginning of the respective semester.

Unless otherwise organized, foreign students cover their board and lodging expenses by themselves.

ERASMUS CODE: MK BITOLA01 ERASMUS CHARTER: 255200-LA-1-2014-1-MK-E4AKA1- ECHE

NOMINATIONS & APPLICATION

Nominations for incoming students are accepted by:

- June 1 – for mobility in the course of the winter semester/whole academic year

- November 30 – for mobility in the course of summer semester

All nominations should be directed to Faculty (departmental) coordinator (see list below) and the International Relations Office ([email protected] & nur- [email protected])

The nomination should include information such as: full name, field and level of study, aca- demic year/semester and e-mail address of the nominee.

The application form should be supported by 2 copies of Learning Agreement, Certificate of English proficiency and a photocopy of a photo page of the passport.

Administrative coordination and logistic provided by IRO:

Contact: tel +38947223-788 (ext.121&123) and/or +389 47 242 278 (ext. 121 & 123) bul. 1 May nn – 7000 Bitola, Macedonia

LIST OF DEPARTMENTAL ERASMUS+ COORDINATORS

Faculty of Technical Sciences Gordana Janevska www.tfbt.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Economics Dimitar Nikoloski www.eecfp.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Irina Petrovska www.ftu.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Education Bisera Kostadinovska www.pfbt.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences Nikolche Jankulovski www.fbn.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Security Rade Rajkovchevski www.fb.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Law Angelina Stanojoska www.pfk.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Technology and Technical Sciences Daniela Nedelkoska www.ttfv.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Goce Cilev www.fvb.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Faculty of ICT Mimoza Bogdanoska Jovanovska www.fikt.uklo.edu.mk [email protected] Higher Medical School Gordana Ristevska Dimitrovska www.vms.uklo.edu.mk [email protected]

GENERAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Each semester comprises 15 weeks of teaching and three weeks of examination terms.

Link to academic calendar http://uklo.edu.mk/academic_calendar

Academic year start date September 15

Academic year end date September 14 of the following year

Winter semester September 15 – January 31

Registration session September (first decade)

Summer semester February 1 – June 15

Registration period February (first decade)

Examination terms February, June and September (end of semester) VISAS AND RESIDENCE PERMITS

Foreign students are advised to check whether they are re- quired a visa to enter Mace- donia and this can be done at the nearest consulate or em- bassy of the Republic of Mace- donia (list of consulates and embassies available at www.mnr.gov.mk).

ERASMUS students do not need an entrance visa for Ma- cedonia; they only need to regulate their stay in accor- dance with their status as inter- national students.

All foreign students should contact the Internal Affairs Department (www.mvr.gov.mk) in Bitola and submit the application for issuing temporary residence permit in our country upon arrival.

ACCOMMODATION

The students may be accommodated in the student dorm “Kocho Racin” – Bitola, if there are any vacancies, since the student dorm is pretty limited in capacity. Students can find accommodation in certain private owned housing facilities exclusively meant for students, as an alternative to the Dorm, and of course, private, furnished apart- ments that can be rented for approx. 150-200 EUR/month. The IRO can provide advice regarding the private accommodation at reasonable price, but does not offer or provide it. MACEDONIAN NATIONAL GRADING SYSTEM

Grading scale – 5-10

10 (A) = Excellent 9 (B) = Very Good 8 (C) = Good 7 (D) = Satisfactory 6 (E) = Sufficient 5 (F) = Fail

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

- Mainly Macedonian; selection of courses in English; opportunity for mentorship of incom- ing students;

- Macedonian language courses for foreign learners – Faculty of Education QUICK FACTS ABOUT MACEDONIA

Macedonia is a landlocked Balkan coun- try of mountains, lakes and ancient towns with Ottoman and European architecture. The capital, Skopje, is known for its sprawling Old Bazaar quarter and historic buildings turned muse- ums, including the National Gallery of Macedonia, housed in a 15th-century Turkish bath complex. The southern city Ohrid, on a lake of the same name, has a medieval townscape and hilltop castle.

Capital: Skopje Currency: Macedonian denar 1 EUR = about 61.5 MKD Population: 2.107 million (2013) Official language: Macedonian Neighboring countries: Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Kosovo Time zone: GMT + 1h Credit card services: Mastercard, VISA, Diners Club and American Express (restricted usage) are accepted in shops, hotels, restaurants and other places, except for the open market where only cash is accepted. Large number of ATM posts can be found in prominent and easily accessible places around the cities. Internet availability: Broadband internet access is widely available (cable, ADSL, wire- less). Faculties have their Internet facilities and a large number of internet cafes are scattered around the cities. GSM Service: The prepaid packages for mobile phones are available at the authorized shops of the three companies providing GSM services: T-Mobile, VIP and Lycamobile but also at the supermarkets and tobacconists.

QUICK FACTS ABOUT BITOLA

Bitola, historically known by several alternative names, such as Monastir or Manastıri, is a city in the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia. Today it is an administrative, cultural, industrial, commercial, and educational centre. located in the southern part of the Pelagonia valley, surrounded by the Baba and Nidže mountains, only 14 km north of the Medžitlija-Níki border crossing with Greece.

The history of the city can be traced far back in the history as it was founded as Heraclea Lyncestis in the middle of the 4th century BC by Philip II of Macedon. Over the centuries, it grew to be an important junction connecting the south of the Adriatic Sea with the Aegean Sea and Central Europe. During the Ottoman period, the city in line with Salonica, were the two governing cities of Otto- man Rumelia. In this period, Bitola earned the epithet "the city of consuls", as many European countries had their consulates established in Bitola. WEATHER IN MACEDONIA

The climate in Macedonia features hot sum- mers and cold winters. Average summer monthly temperature is 23C/73F, but a sweater may be needed in the evenings. Fall tends to be dry in the country. The winters are very cold (average monthly temperature is 2C/35F), often drizzly, snowy and windy, espe- cially in the central parts and the north. Snowfalls can be heavy in winter, sometimes causing traffic delays.

Bitola weather: The months of May, June, July and September have nice weather with a agreeable average temperatures. On the average, the warmest are June, July and August. On average, the coolest month is January. November is the wettest month. MACEDONIAN CUISINE

Macedonian cuisine reflects Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences and shares charac- teristics of other Balkan cuisines. Some of the most famous and delicious Macedonian dishes are: Burek A delicious and savoury puff pastry. Some typical fillings for burek include feta cheese, spinach, minced meat and/or potatoes. Musaka Musaka is a delicious potato-based dish. It is a layered dish, mainly consisting of sliced potatoes. In between each tender and ooey-gooey layer lies a bed full of eggplant, onion, ground meat and an assortment of veggies. The top layer is usually finished with a beautiful egg-yolk glaze, giving it a wonderfully golden colour and crispy texture. Tavce Gravce Tavce gravce (literally meaning beans cooked in a skillet) is a thick and chunky bean stew that is cooked in the traditional Ma- cedonian earthenware. Tavce gravce has a variety of different spices and vegeta- bles that enhance its flavour, including fresh Macedonian paprika. Sarma (cabbage/grape leaves rolls) Minced meat, onion, paprika and chopped veggies compose the filling of this dish. Sarma is typically served with a few heaping spoonfuls of plain yogurt. Kebapi Grilled minced meat composed into the shape of a sausage. Onions, vegeta (which is a very popular mixture of Macedonian herbs) and pa- prika are what give this dish its savoury flavour. Kebapi are usually served with freshly baked flatbread and kajmak, which is similar to sour cream. Ajvar Ajvar is a delicious relish made of roasted red bell peppers, paprika and garlic. It is usually combined with white cheese and warm, fresh oven- baked bread.

Greetings from Macedonia !!!

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS

January 1, New Year’s Day

January 6&7, Orthodox Christmas Easter Friday - Easter Monday May 1, Labor Day May 24, the Day of Ss Cyril and Methodius September 8, Independence Day

October 11, the Day of the Uprising against Fascist Occupation October 23, the Day of the Macedonian Revo- lutionary Fight December 8, the University Saint Patron’s Day – St Kliment Ohridski

MINI DICTIONARY

Yes – Да (Da) No – Не (Ne) I do not know – Не знам (Ne znam) Maybe – Можеби (Mozhebi) Thank you – Благодарам (Blagodaram) Please – Ве молам (Ve molam) Here you are – Повелете (Povelete) Hello – Здраво (Zdravo) Good morning - Добро утро (Dobro utro) Good afternoon - Добар ден (Dobar den) Good evening - Добра вечер (Dobra vecher) Good night – Добра ноќ (Dobra nok) Good bye - Догледање/Пријатно (Dogledanje/ Prijatno) I am sorry – Извинете (Izvinete/Se izvinuvam) I do not understand – Не разбирам (Ne razbiram) I need help – Ми треба помош (Mi treba pomosh) What is your name? – Како се викаш? (Kako se vi- kash?) My name is … - Јас се викам ... (Jas se vikam …) Nice to meet you – Мило ми е што те запознав (Milo mi e shto te zapoznav) I come from … – Доаѓам од ... (Doagam od …) I like … - Ми се допаѓа ... (Mi se dopaga …) I do not like … - Не ми се допаѓа ... (Ne mi se dopaga …) I study … - Студирам ... (Studiram …) How do I get to …? – Како да стигнам до ...? (Kako da stignam do …?) Where is …? – Каде е ...? (Kade e …?) Bus – Автобус (Avtobus) Bus station – Автобуска станица (Avtobuska stanica) Train – Воз (Voz) Railway station – Железничка станица (Zheleznichka stanica) Restaurant – Ресторан (Restoran) Baker’s – Пекара (Pekara) Pharmacy – Аптека (Apteka) How much does it cost? – Колку е цената? (Kolku e cenata?) Bill, please! – Сметката, ве молам! (Smetkata, ve molam!) Breakfast – Појадок (Pojadok) Lunch – Ручек (Ruchek) Dinner – Вечера (Vechera) Help! – Помош! (Pomosh!) Call the doctor! – Повикај доктор! (Povikaj doctor!) Call the police! – Повикај полиција! (Povikaj policija!) Hospital – Similar sounds: Болница (Bolnica)

ʒ pleasure, vision (zh in Mozhebi)

dʒ judge, age, soldier (dz in Dzemper – Jumper)

tʃ church, match, nature (ch in Dobra vecher)

ʃ ship, sure, national (sh in Mi treba pomosh) CONTENT:

УНИВЕРЗИТЕТ „СВ. КЛИМЕНТ ОХРИДСКИ“ – БИТОЛА “ST. KLIMENT OHRIDSKI” UNIVERSITY – BITOLA TYPES OF STUDY PROGRAMMES OFFERED UNIVERSITY MEMBERS STUDY FIELDS CONDITIONS OF STUDYING ERASMUS+ NOMINATIONS & APPLICATION LIST OF DEPARTMENTAL ERASMUS+ COORDINATORS GENERAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR VISAS AND RESIDENCE PERMITS ACCOMMODATION MACEDONIAN NATIONAL GRADING SYSTEM LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION & LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS QUICK FACTS ABOUT MACEDONIA QUICK FACTS ABOUT BITOLA WEATHER IN MACEDONIA MACEDONIAN CUISINE NATIONAL HOLIDAYS MINI DICTIONARY PRACTICAL INFORMATION

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Useful telephone numbers Police station: 192 Firefighter department: 193 Emergency: 194 Information (addresses & telephone numbers): 188

Working hours: Banks – Mon – Fri: 08.00 – 16.00 Exchange offices – Mon – Fri: 08.00 – 20.00, Sat: 08.00 – 15.00 Post office – Mon – Sat: 08.00 – 19.00 Pharmacies – Mon – Sat: 08.00 – 20.00

IRO Office St. Kliment Ohridski University – Bitola Bul. 1 May nn 7000 Bitola Macedonia

Kaliopa Krivashija Stilinovic – Head of IRO Nurten Sulejmani – IRO Officer

Tel: +389 47 223 788 +389 47 242 278 Fax: +389 47 223 594