Top 14 universities in North Macedonia: Rankings & Acceptance rate

Rank 🏆	University name	Acceptance rate Acc. rate	City & State
1	Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje		Skopje
2	Goce Delcev University of Stip		Stip
3	South East European University	75%	Tetovo
4	St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola	55%	Bitola
5	University of Tetovo		Tetovo
6	FON University	75%	Skopje
7	International Balkan University		Skopje
8	University American College Skopje	95%	Skopje
9	University for Information Science and Technology St. Paul the Apostle	65%	Ohrid
10	European University - Republic of Macedonia		Skopje
11	University of Tourism and Management in Skopje		Skopje
12	International Vision University	65%	Gostivar
13	MIT University		Skopje
14	International University of Struga		Struga

The best cities to study in North Macedonia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Skopje, Stip, Tetovo, and Bitola.

Average cost of living for students in North Macedonia is $284 + $34-246 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).