First cycle studiesSoil, Water and the Environment
Agroecology
Four years to the title of Graduate Agricultural Engineer in Agroecology.
- Duration
- 4 years8 semesters
- ECTS credits
- 24060 each year
- Language of instruction
- Macedonian
- Mode of study
- Full-time and part-time study
- Places 2026/2027
- 30 places15 state-funded, 5 co-funded, 10 part-time
- Next deadline
- no open deadlineThe new call is published on the “Admissions” page.
Overview
About the programme
The study programme consists of 41 one-semester courses in total, 33 of them compulsory. Elective courses make up 20% of the ECTS credits of the study programme: of the 41 courses, 8 are electives that students choose themselves from the list of courses offered by the unit.
- Professional title
- Graduate Agricultural Engineer in Agroecology
- Contents
- 41 courses: 33 compulsory and 8 elective (electives carry 48 ECTS)
- In English
- Agroecology
Study programme structure
Courses by semester
The code, weekly hours (lectures + exercises) and ECTS credits of every course, according to the structure of the study programme.The elective courses are chosen from the list below.
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 4 | Agrometeorology with agroclimatologyFZNH 4 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 75 | Agricultural MachineryFZNH 75 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 194 | ChemistryFZNH 194 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 77 | MicrobiologyFZNH 77 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 36 | EcologyFZNH 36 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 24 | BotanyFZNH 24 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 27 | GeneticsFZNH 27 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 143 | Rural developmentFZNH 143 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 102 | PedologyFZNH 102 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 69 | Land reclamation with erosion controlFZNH 69 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 54 | Plant nutritionFZNH 54 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 101 | Fundamentals of livestock productionFZNH 101 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 79 | IrrigationFZNH 79 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 41 | Eco-livestock farmingFZNH 41 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 35 | Eco-vegetable growingFZNH 35 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 92 | General field crop production with agroecologyFZNH 92 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 58 | Soil and water qualityFZNH 58 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 39 | Eco-fruit growingFZNH 39 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 40 | Eco-field crop productionFZNH 40 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 37 | Eco-viticultureFZNH 37 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 163 | Management of land reclamation systemsFZNH 163 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 33 | Soil degradation and protectionFZNH 33 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 138 | Beekeeping with bee productsFZNH 138 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 42 | EntomologyFZNH 42 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 190 | PhytopathologyFZNH 190 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 114 | Animal hygieneFZNH 114 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 133 | Regulations in agro-ecological and organic farmingFZNH 133 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 186 | FertigationFZNH 186 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 20 | Biodiversity in agricultureFZNH 20 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 1 | Agricultural policyFZNH 1 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 201 | Professional PlacementFZNH 201 · 0+4 hours | 0+4 | 4 |
| FZNH 202 | Bachelor’s ThesisFZNH 202 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 159 | Sport and healthFZNH 159 · 0+2 hours | 0+2 | 2 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
Elective courses
23 elective courses
| Code | Course | Sem. | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 96 | Fundamentals of EconomicsFZNH 96 · semester 1 · 3+2 hours | 1 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 67 | MathematicsFZNH 67 · semester 1 · 2+2 hours · PMFPMF | 1 | 2+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 47 | ZoologyFZNH 47 · semester 1 · 3+2 hours | 1 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 140 | Human resource developmentFZNH 140 · semester 2 · 3+2 hours | 2 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 162 | StatisticsFZNH 162 · semester 2 · 3+2 hours | 2 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 207 | Alternative energy systems in agricultureFZNH 207 · semester 2 · 3+2 hours | 2 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 6 | AquacultureFZNH 6 · semester 3 · 3+2 hours | 3 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 28 | GMOFZNH 28 · semester 3 · 3+2 hours | 3 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 98 | Fundamentals of animal nutritionFZNH 98 · semester 3 · 3+2 hours | 3 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 29 | Geoinformatics in agricultureFZNH 29 · semester 4 · 3+2 hours · ShFShF | 4 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 61 | Computer applicationsFZNH 61 · semester 4 · 2+2 hours | 4 | 2+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 181 | TurfgrassFZNH 181 · semester 5 · 3+2 hours | 5 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 200 | Soil microbiologyFZNH 200 · semester 5 · 3+2 hours | 5 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 18 | Bioenergy plantsFZNH 18 · semester 5 · 3+2 hours | 5 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 63 | Medicinal and Aromatic PlantsFZNH 63 · semester 6 · 3+2 hours | 6 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 144 | Wild edible and poisonous plantsFZNH 144 · semester 6 · 3+2 hours | 6 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 59 | Climate change in agricultureFZNH 59 · semester 6 · 3+2 hours | 6 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 152 | Modern genetic methodsFZNH 152 · semester 7 · 3+2 hours | 7 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 151 | Farm accountingFZNH 151 · semester 7 · 3+2 hours | 7 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 66 | Marketing of Agricultural ProductsFZNH 66 · semester 7 · 3+2 hours | 7 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 182 | Costs and calculationsFZNH 182 · semester 8 · 3+2 hours | 8 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 5 | Agri-entrepreneurship and innovationFZNH 5 · semester 8 · 3+2 hours | 8 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 123 | Principles of food quality and safetyFZNH 123 · semester 8 · 3+2 hours | 8 | 3+2 | 6 |
Admissions
Enrolment in the 2026/2027 academic year
Places
| State-funded places | 15 |
|---|---|
| Co-funding | 5 |
| Part-time students | 10 |
| Total | 30 |
Foreign students: up to 20% for each study programme.
Costs of studying
| State quota (tuition contribution)per 60 ECTS | 200 euros |
|---|---|
| Co-fundingper 60 ECTS | 400 euros |
| Part-time studiesper 60 ECTS | 400 euros |
| Foreign studentsper 60 ECTS | 1,000 euros |
The amounts are in euros and are paid in the denar equivalent, at the middle exchange rate of the National Bank.
Who teaches
Teaching staff
According to the overview of teaching assignments for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Prof. Dr Rukie Agich
Full professor
Department of Vegetable and Flower Growing
Email: rukieagic
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 160
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Jovan Azhderski
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: azderski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 176
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Friday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Elizabeta Angelova
Full professor
Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection
Email: eangelova
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 53
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Assist. Prof. Dr Ivana Angelova
Assistant professor
Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection
Email: ivana.angelova
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 49
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Sreten Andonov
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: sandonov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 96
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Katerina Belichovska
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: kbelicovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 115
Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Krum Boshkov
Full professor
Department of Viticulture and Enology
Email: krum.boskov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 54
Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00, Tuesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Lenche Velkoska-Markovska
Full professor
Department of Food Quality and Safety
Email: lencevm
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 73
Office hours: Tuesday 11:00–13:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
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Prof. Dr Marija Vukelikj-Shutoska
Full professor
Department of Water and Erosion Control
Email: marijavs
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 137
Office hours: Wednesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Dragi Dimitrievski
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: ddragi
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 181
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Zoran Dimov
Full professor
Department of Special Field Crop Production
Email: zdimov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 151
Office hours: Monday 13:00–15:00, Wednesday 13:00–15:00
Prof. Dr Srekjko Gjorgjievski
Full professor
Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology
Email: sreckog
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 118
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Dragan Gjoshevski
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: gjdragan
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 183
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Assoc. Prof. Dr Riste Elenov
Associate professor
Department of Agribusiness
Email: relenov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 178
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Sonja Ivanovska
Full professor
Department of Genetics and Breeding
Email: s.ivanovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 166
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Srebra Ilikj-Popova
Full professor
Department of Agrometeorology
Email: srebraip
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 138
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Titular Assist. Prof. Dr Igor Iljovski
Senior laboratory technician
Department of Special Field Crop Production
Email: iiljovski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Prof. Dr Ivana Janeska-Stamenkovska
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: ijaneska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 177
Office hours: Wednesday 08:00–10:00, Friday 08:00–10:00
Prof. Dr Mirjana Jankulovska
Full professor
Department of Genetics and Breeding
Email: mjankulovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 166
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Mirjana S. Jankulovska
Full professor
Department of Food Quality and Safety
Email: jankulovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 72
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Hrisula Kiprijanovska
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: hrisulak
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 102
Office hours: Tuesday 11:00–13:00, Thursday 11:00–13:00
Prof. Dr Marjan Kiprijanovski
Full professor
Department of Fruit Growing
Email: kmarjan
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 46
Office hours: Wednesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Ana Kotevska
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: ana.kotevska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 180
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Biljana Kuzmanovska
Vice-Dean for Teaching
Department of Phytopathology
Email: bkuzmanovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 125
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Stanislava Lazarevska
Full professor
Department of Entomology
Email: stanislava
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 66
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Silvana Manasievska
Full professor
Department of Botany
Email: silvanam
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 170
Office hours: Wednesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Mile Markoski
Dean
Department of Soils
Email: mmarkoski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 74
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Aleksandra Martinovska-Stojcheska
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Policy
Email: amartinovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 185
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Friday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Elizabeta Miskoska-Milevska
Full professor
Department of Botany
Email: miskoska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 174
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Tatjana Mitkova
Full professor
Department of Soils
Email: tmitkova
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 52
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Olga Najdenovska
Full professor
Department of Food Quality and Safety
Email: onajdenovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 213
Office hours: Wednesday 12:00–14:00, Friday 14:00–16:00
Prof. Dr Marina Nacka
Full professor
Department of Agribusiness
Email: marina.nacka
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 188
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Zvonko Pacanoski
Full professor
Department of General Field Crop Production
Email: zvonkop
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 157
Office hours: Thursday 14:00–16:00, Friday 14:00–16:00
Prof. Dr Zoran Popovski
Full professor
Department of Biochemistry and Genetic Engineering
Email: zpopovski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 119
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Friday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Kocho Porchu
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: kporcu
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 90/103
Office hours: Wednesday 14:00–16:00, Thursday 14:00–16:00
Prof. Dr Tatjana Prentovikj
Full professor
Department of Special Field Crop Production
Email: tprentovic
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 149
Office hours: Monday 11:00–13:00, Wednesday 11:00–13:00
Assist. Prof. Dr Biljana Ristakjovska Shirgovska
Assistant professor
Department of Special Field Crop Production
Email: brshirgovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 148
Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 09:30–11:30
Assist. Prof. Dr Nadica Sandeva Atanasova
Assistant professor
Department of Genetics and Breeding
Email: nadicasa
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 166
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Dushica Santa
Full professor
Department of Animal Product Technology
Email: dsanta
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 124
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Assist. Prof. Dr Nikola Saraginovski
Assistant professor
Department of Fruit Growing
Email: nsaraginovski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 48
Office hours: Monday 09:00–11:00, Wednesday 09:00–11:00
Prof. Dr Ana Simonovska
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: ana.simonovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 182
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Tuesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Sonja Srbinovska
Full professor
Department of Animal Product Technology
Email: ssrbinovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 97
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Marina Stojanova
Full professor
Department of Agrochemistry
Email: mstojanova
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 44/45
Office hours: Wednesday 09:00–11:00, Thursday 09:00–11:00
Prof. Dr Vjekoslav Tanaskovikj
Full professor
Department of Water and Erosion Control
Email: vtanaskovic
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 70
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Metodija Trajchev
Full professor
Department of Animal Health and Welfare
Email: metot
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 99
Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Emelj Tuna
Full professor
Department of Rural Development
Email: emelj.tuna
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 186
Office hours: Tuesday 11:00–13:00, Thursday 11:00–13:00
Prof. Dr Aleksandar Uzunov
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: uzunov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 91
Office hours: Tuesday 09:00–11:00, Wednesday 09:00–11:00
Prof. Dr Ile Canev
Full professor
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Email: canevi
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 141
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Ordan Chukaliev
Full professor
Department of Water and Erosion Control
Email: ordan.cukaliev
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 139
Office hours: Tuesday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Second cycle
Soil and Water Management
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Soil and Water Management.
Soil, Water and the Environment
Third cycle
Management of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in Agriculture
Three years to the title of Doctor of Agricultural Sciences – Management of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection in Agriculture.
Soil, Water and the Environment
First cycle
Field Crop Production
Four years to the title of Graduate Agricultural Engineer in Field Crop Production.
Plant Production
Admissions
Prepare your application
Applications are submitted online at www.upisi.ukim.mk, and the documents are handed in at the Student Affairs Office.