Second cycle studiesSoil, Water and the Environment
Soil and Water Management
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Soil and Water Management.
- Duration
- 1 year2 semesters
- ECTS credits
- 60
- Language of instruction
- Macedonian
- Mode of study
- Full-time study
- Places 2026/2027
- 5 places
- Next deadline
- Second enrolment round, starts in 95 days
Overview
About the programme
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Soil and Water Management.
- Professional title
- Master of Agricultural Sciences – Soil and Water Management
- Contents
- 5 courses: 2 compulsory and 3 elective (electives carry 18 ECTS)
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-2.1 | Research methodsFZNH-2.1 · 4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.2 | BiometricsFZNH-2.2 · 4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 |
| Elective course4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 | |
| Elective course4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 | |
| Elective course4+2 hours | 4+2 | 6 | |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
| Code | Course | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH-2.3 | Writing the master's thesisFZNH-2.3 · 12+10 hours | 12+10 | 30 |
| Total | 30 ECTS |
Elective courses
30 elective courses
| Code | Course | Sem. | L+E | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZNH-2.4 | Reclamation pedologyFZNH-2.4 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.5 | Soil genesis, evolution and classificationFZNH-2.5 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.6 | Use, degradation and protection of soilsFZNH-2.6 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.7 | Soil qualityFZNH-2.7 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.8 | Soil physics and chemistryFZNH-2.8 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.9 | Mapping, soil evaluation and chemical ameliorationFZNH-2.9 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.10 | Soil bioremediationFZNH-2.10 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.11 | Irrigation – selected topicsFZNH-2.11 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.12 | Water qualityFZNH-2.12 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.13 | Principles and techniques of irrigationFZNH-2.13 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.14 | Fertigation – selected topicsFZNH-2.14 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.15 | GIS in agricultureFZNH-2.15 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.16 | Flood management and water protectionFZNH-2.16 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.17 | Selected topics in hydraulic engineeringFZNH-2.17 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.18 | DrainageFZNH-2.18 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.19 | Fertilisers and fertilisationFZNH-2.19 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.20 | Soil fertility, field trials and agrochemical soil mappingFZNH-2.20 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.21 | Plant PhysiologyFZNH-2.21 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.22 | EcosystemsFZNH-2.22 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.23 | Interaction of organismsFZNH-2.23 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.24 | Global ecologyFZNH-2.24 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.25 | Soil and water microbiologyFZNH-2.25 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.26 | Environmental marketing and social responsibilityFZNH-2.26 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.27 | Innovative technologies and modelling in irrigationFZNH-2.27 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.28 | Grain cerealsFZNH-2.28 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.29 | Production of oil cropsFZNH-2.29 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.30 | Production of tobacco and seedFZNH-2.30 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.31 | Viticulture – selected topicsFZNH-2.31 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.32 | Fruit growing – selected topicsFZNH-2.32 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
| FZNH-2.33 | Vegetable growing – selected topicsFZNH-2.33 · semester 1 · 4+2 hours | 1 | 4+2 | 6 |
Admissions
Enrolment in the 2026/2027 academic year
Places
| Total | 5 |
|---|
Costs of studying
| Tuition feefor the whole programme, including the defence of the master's thesis | 1,500 euros |
|---|---|
| Foreign studentsfor the whole programme | 1,500 euros |
The amounts are in euros and are paid in the denar equivalent.
Who teaches
Teaching staff
According to the overview of teaching assignments for the 2026/2027 academic year.
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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Gordana Popsimonova
Full professor
Department of Vegetable and Flower Growing
Email: gpopsimonova
@fznh.ukim.edu.mk Telephone: +389 2 3255 100
Room 146
Office hours: Tuesday 12:00–14:00, Thursday 12:00–14:00
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 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
First cycle
Agroecology
Four years to the title of Graduate Agricultural Engineer in Agroecology.
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
Second cycle
Viticulture and Winemaking
One year to the title of Master of Agricultural Sciences – Viticulture and Enology.
Fruit Growing, Viticulture & Enology
Admissions
Prepare your application
Applications are submitted online at www.upisi.ukim.mk, and the documents are handed in at the Student Affairs Office.