First cycle studiesFood
Food Quality & Safety
Four years to the title of Graduate Agricultural Engineer in Food Quality and Safety.
- 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
- 45 places30 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, or at most 80.5% of all courses. Elective courses make up 19.5% 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 Food Quality and Safety
- Contents
- 41 courses: 33 compulsory and 8 elective (electives carry 48 ECTS)
- In English
- Food Quality & Safety
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 194 | ChemistryFZNH 194 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 134 | Process engineeringFZNH 134 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 58 | Soil and water qualityFZNH 58 · 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 24 | BotanyFZNH 24 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 27 | GeneticsFZNH 27 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 22 | BiochemistryFZNH 22 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 12 | Analytical ChemistryFZNH 12 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 101 | Fundamentals of livestock productionFZNH 101 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 173 | Technology of poultry meat and eggsFZNH 173 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 28 | GMOFZNH 28 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 57 | Quality and safety of animal feedFZNH 57 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 140 | Human resource developmentFZNH 140 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 123 | Principles of food quality and safetyFZNH 123 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 144 | Wild edible and poisonous plantsFZNH 144 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 112 | Fruit and vegetablesFZNH 112 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 111 | Grapevine and grapesFZNH 111 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 191 | PhytopharmacyFZNH 191 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 177 | Milk and Dairy Products TechnologyFZNH 177 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 110 | Industrial crops and their processingFZNH 110 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 119 | Fruit and vegetable processingFZNH 119 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 109 | Cereals and their processingFZNH 109 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 175 | Technology of meat and meat productsFZNH 175 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 8 | Food packagingFZNH 8 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 21 | Biological hazards in foodFZNH 21 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 168 | Technology of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesFZNH 168 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 66 | Marketing of Agricultural ProductsFZNH 66 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 100 | Fundamentals of sensory propertiesFZNH 100 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| Elective course3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 196 | Hygiene and sanitationFZNH 196 · 3+2 hours | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 188 | Physical and chemical hazards of foodFZNH 188 · 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
24 elective courses
| Code | Course | Sem. | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH 67 | MathematicsFZNH 67 · semester 1 · 2+2 hours · PMFPMF | 1 | 2+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 4 | Agrometeorology with agroclimatologyFZNH 4 · semester 1 · 3+2 hours | 1 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 47 | ZoologyFZNH 47 · semester 1 · 3+2 hours | 1 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 48 | Animal physiologyFZNH 48 · semester 2 · 3+2 hours | 2 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 36 | EcologyFZNH 36 · semester 2 · 3+2 hours | 2 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 61 | Computer applicationsFZNH 61 · semester 2 · 2+2 hours · PMFPMF | 2 | 2+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 187 | Plant physiologyFZNH 187 · semester 3 · 3+2 hours | 3 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 179 | Husbandry technology of ruminantsFZNH 179 · semester 3 · 3+2 hours | 3 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 178 | Husbandry technology of non-ruminantsFZNH 178 · semester 3 · 3+2 hours | 3 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 54 | Plant nutritionFZNH 54 · semester 4 · 3+2 hours | 4 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 141 | FisheriesFZNH 141 · semester 4 · 3+2 hours | 4 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 162 | StatisticsFZNH 162 · semester 4 · 3+2 hours | 4 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 17 | Harvest and post-harvest technologies of fruitFZNH 17 · semester 5 · 3+2 hours | 5 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 16 | Harvest and post-harvest technologies of vegetablesFZNH 16 · semester 5 · 3+2 hours | 5 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 160 | Standards for products of animal originFZNH 160 · semester 5 · 3+2 hours | 5 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 45 | Animal health careFZNH 45 · semester 6 · 3+2 hours | 6 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 76 | Micro- and nano-carriers and their use in food productionFZNH 76 · semester 6 · 3+2 hours | 6 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 143 | Rural developmentFZNH 143 · semester 6 · 3+2 hours | 6 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 192 | Functional foodFZNH 192 · semester 7 · 3+2 hours | 7 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 133 | Regulations on agro-ecological and organic farmingFZNH 133 · semester 7 · 3+2 hours | 7 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 51 | Integrated Plant ProtectionFZNH 51 · semester 7 · 3+2 hours | 7 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 139 | Bee productsFZNH 139 · semester 8 · 3+2 hours | 8 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 63 | Medicinal and Aromatic PlantsFZNH 63 · semester 8 · 3+2 hours | 8 | 3+2 | 6 |
| FZNH 182 | Costs and calculationsFZNH 182 · semester 8 · 3+2 hours | 8 | 3+2 | 6 |
Admissions
Enrolment in the 2026/2027 academic year
Places
| State-funded places | 30 |
|---|---|
| Co-funding | 5 |
| Part-time students | 10 |
| Total | 45 |
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
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 Tosho Arsov
Vice-Dean for Science, Cooperation with Industry and Development
Department of Fruit Growing
Email: arsovt
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 41
Office hours: Monday 08:30–10:30, Thursday 08:30–10:30
Assoc. Prof. Dr Frosina Babanovska-Milenkovska
Associate professor
Department of Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Email: fbmilenkovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 57
Office hours: Tuesday 11:30–13:30, Wednesday 10:00–12:00
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 Zvezda Bogevska
Full professor
Department of Vegetable and Flower Growing
Email: zvezda
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 145
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
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Prof. Dr Dane Boshev
Full professor
Department of Special Field Crop Production
Email: dbosev
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 134
Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00, Wednesday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Gjoko Bunevski
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: bunevski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 89
Office hours: Monday 11:00–13:00, Wednesday 11:00–13:00
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
Prof. Dr Vlado Vukovikj
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: vvukovic
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 101
Office hours: Monday 12:00–14:00, Tuesday 12:00–14:00
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
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
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 Romina Kabranova
Full professor
Department of Special Field Crop Production
Email: romina
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 162
Office hours: Tuesday 09:00–11:00, Wednesday 09:00–11:00
Prof. Dr Ljubica Karakashova
Full professor
Department of Fruit and Vegetable Processing
Email: lkarakasova
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 42
Office hours: Wednesday 11:00–13:00, Thursday 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 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 Dragoslav Kocevski
Full professor
Department of Animal Husbandry
Email: dkocevski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 92
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
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 Zlatko Pejkovski
Full professor
Department of Animal Product Technology
Email: zpejkovski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 122
Office hours: Tuesday 13:00–15:00, Wednesday 13:00–15:00
Prof. Dr Mihail Petkov
Full professor
Department of Viticulture and Enology
Email: mpetkov
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 56
Office hours: Monday 10:00–12:00, Thursday 10:00–12:00
Prof. Dr Bojan Popovski
Full professor
Department of Fruit Growing
Email: bojanp
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 53
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
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
Assoc. Prof. Dr Zlatko Prculovski
Associate professor
Department of Viticulture and Enology
Email: zprculovski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 60
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
Prof. Dr Rade Rusevski
Full professor
Department of Phytopathology
Email: rrusevski
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 127
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
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
Assist. Prof. Dr Aleksandra Silovska-Nikolova
Assistant professor
Department of Animal Product Technology
Email: silovska
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 121
Office hours: Tuesday 13:00–15:00, Wednesday 13:00–15:00
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 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
First cycle
Production & Processing of Agricultural Products & Food
Four years to the title of Graduate Agricultural Engineer in Production and Processing of Agricultural Products.
Food
Second cycle
Food Quality & Safety
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Food Quality and Safety.
Food
Second cycle
Fruit and vegetable processing
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Fruit and Vegetable Processing.
Food
Admissions
Prepare your application
Applications are submitted online at www.upisi.ukim.mk, and the documents are handed in at the Student Affairs Office.