International Balkan University
Skopje, North Macedonia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 3,800
- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
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Overview
International Balkan University (IBU) is a foundation-owned, not-for-profit higher education institution in Skopje, North Macedonia. With over 3,800 students and 400 international academic agreements, IBU offers programs at bachelor, master, and doctoral levels across faculties of Engineering, Economics and Administrative Sciences, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, Education, Art and Design, Dental Medicine, and Health Sciences. The university is committed to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and global engagement.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Architecture
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Banking and Finance
- Law
- Psychology
- Education
- Arts and Design
- Dental Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Languages
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- October, February
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- [email protected]
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€2,000 – €8,000 / year
From about $2,160 / year
Domestic students
€1,500 – €5,000 / year
Fees for 2026-2027 academic year. Balkan students: €1,500–€5,000/year. International students: €2,000–€8,000/year. Separate preparatory school fees apply. Digital Media and Journalism is listed as Closed.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banking and Finance (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Civil Engineering (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| E-Business (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Economics (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Gastronomy (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Hotel Management and Tourism (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Hotel Management and Tourism (4-Year) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Industrial Engineering and Management (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Management (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 4 years | €4,000 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.