The Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje is the largest university in the Republic of Macedonia. It was named after the Byzantine Christian theologians and Christian missionaries Cyril and Methodius, originated from Thessalonica, and considered as the apostles of the Slavs, enlighteners who developed the precursors to the Cyrillic script used today in most Slavic languages. More than 50,000 students study at the Skopje University, including some 700 foreign students. Furthermore, the teaching and research staff number 2,390 people; this is further supported by over 300 members in the universitys institutions. The university is divided into 23 faculties and 10 research institutes like Philosophy; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Agricultural Sciences and Food; Forestry; Medical; Architecture; etc.
Last Updated on: Nov 25, 2024