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Goce Delcev University, Stip

Goce Delcev University, Stip was founded in 2007 based on the ideals of inclusivity, variety and cooperation. Since the beginning, the aim of the university is to contribute to the development of the south-east region and the country in general by obtaining quality education and developing the intellectual potential.

Mission and vision

The basic mission of the university are the teaching, the research and the public service with the student at the centre of the attention and always aiming toward the application of an individual approach to the student.

“Choose wisely, act boldly“ is our motto that incorporates the personal choice and the courage to make a positive change, which will happen in each of us. Together with all the participants we continue to build UGD as a place of competent and highly motivated students, fulfilled and valued professors and employees, and also to build a University that will maintain and develop the most humane values to which the civilized man aspires.

Better, stronger and humane UGD is our vision in which we strongly believe and aim for.

Foundation

In the foundation of the University, it functioned with 7 faculties and one higher school: Faculty of Law, Faculty of Economy, Faculty of Pedagogy, Faculty of Mining, Geology and Polytechnic, Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, Faculty of Music and Higher Medical School.

Since the academic 2008/2009 year the University has established six new faculties: Faculty of Medical Science, Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Faculty of Tourism and Business Logistics.

In the first academic year, 1.300 students were enrolled at the University.

Since its foundation, UGD is established on the ideals of inclusivity, variety and cooperation. Today, the University represents a growing and dynamic institutions dedicated to broadening the access to education, innovations and the provision of social welfare for all. It is located in east part of North Macedonia and with its regional presence it is dedicated to the success of its students and the fulfilment of the scientific challenges of the 21st century.

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History of UGD

In order to revitalize the south-east region of the Republic of North Macedonia and to found a higher-education institution that will cover that region and will represent new added value and an integral part of Macedonian education, a new state university “Goce Delcev” with headquarters in Stip was founded on 27th of March 2007.

The first Constitutive Session of the University Senate was held on 28.06.2007, in the amphitheatre of the Faculty of Pedagogy and the Faculty of Mining, Geology and Polytechnic. In the presence of the members of the parent committee of the University “Goce Delcev”, representatives from students, professors and assistants as well as citizens of Stip, the University’s Senate unanimously decided to appoint Prof. Sasha Mitrev, a full time PhD professor at the Faculty of Agriculture as a rector of the university, while prof. Dushan Todorovski PhD, associate professor at the Faculty of Pedagogy, was elected the first president of the University Senate. Prof. Mitrev held the position of a rector for two mandates in the period from 2007 to 2015. In 2015 prof. Blazho Boev, PhD, at the Faculty of natural and technical sciences was elected as a rector and maintained this position in the period from 2015 to 2022.

Since September 2020 the function Rector is held by prof. Dejan Mirakovski, PhD from the Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences.

Growth and development

In its 17 years of existence, the University has continuously expanded and developed through the introduction of new faculties and new study programmes, and through a constant appeal to a large number of students from Macedonia and abroad. Throughout the years, the focus has been on the increasement and the improvement of the quality of education and the scientific research, the introduction of innovation, digitalisation and establishment of cooperation with local and international institutions, universities and the business environment.

Today, the University represents a reputable institution in the field of higher education, which provides quality education and social welfare for everyone.

The achieved successes and following the world trends in higher education and science are confirmed by independent world rankings where the University Goce Delcev in Stip is second compared to the other 11 universities in Macedonia; moreover, every year the university continuously advances in the rankings in the list of all the universities in the world.

Faculties and academies

Today within the University there are 12 faculties and 3 academies that are organised in campuses: Faculty of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Economy, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Tourism and Business Logistics, Faculty of Natural and Technical Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Art Academy, Music Academy and Film Academy.

The faculties and the academies offer various bachelor, master and doctor study programmes that enable the students to educate and improve in various fields. Beside the academic knowledge, the university pays a lot of attention and dedicates resources to practical teaching and training, which helps the students to acquire practical skills and additional experience that will be of great use in their future employment and career.

The research and the development are one of the main foundations on which the University Goce Delcev has been build on and is still supported by. The academic personnel is constantly included into different research and scientific projects and other forms of cooperation in a large network of local and international partners. The research activity represents one of the key criteria for the promotion of the teaching staff, and the university’s scientific fund offers small grants to encourage and help the research and the innovative activities.

Symbols

University coat of arms

A round shape and in the middle an image of the former school in Novo Selo in Stip, where Goce Delcev used to teach. The coat of arms, the flag and the anthem represent the University and its units. The coat of arms is used on the flag, the diplomas, plaques, awards, memorandums, University’s publications, as well as on coins issued at occasions of the University’s anniversaries, etc.

University’s flag

The flag of the University is displayed constantly on the building of the Rector’s Office. The University flag is displayed in front of the buildings of the University’s units and in front of the buildings of the associate members of the University, at the occasions of the University holiday, celebrations, special instances and other activities important to the University. The University flag can also be displayed when holding international sessions, competitions and other meetings in accordance with the rules and regulations for holding those events, as well as when sport competitions and other sport activities take place.
Знаме на универзитетот

University’s insignia

The University insignia consists of interconnected engravings which symbolize the culture of the region where the University operates in the Republic of Macedonia. The University insignia are worn by the rector and the vice-Rectors of the University, as well as the deans, on celebrations, promotions and and other special instances such as on national and international events.
Универзитетски инсигнии

Gown

The university has established gowns for the rector, vice-rectors and the deans of the University’s units. The gown is worn in promotions, celebrations and other special events for the University or the units within the university, as well as on national and international events.
Одора

Plaque

It is awarded to distinguished individuals, legal entities or institutions that have contributed to the University’s development and its affirmation for promotion of scientific development, as well as to students in order to acknowledge student’s achievements.
Плакета

Anthem of UGD

University’s anthem is a ceremonial song dedicated to the role and the significance of the University. It was produced by Prof. Ilcho Jovanov,PhD. It is played on celebrations, promotions and other festive or sports celebrations that are conducted within the University.

We proudly walk with you,

Goce our teacher.

Your work guides us

Toward the light,

Your work guides us

Toward the future.

Knowledge, wisdom you give us
For a bright future,

Eternally and proudly shine

Our University.

Your wit is our pride,

It lights our way.

Your thought is an eternal power

Our foundation is strong,

Your thought guides us

Toward the future.