On 4-5 October 2018 in Skopje, International Balkan University hosted 135 students from 40 different countries at the 5th International Student Congress ’18.

In order to keep the long tradition of the International Student Congress of International Balkan University (abbreviated as IBUISC’18), this Congress began with an idea from students for students. The Congress entitle is "Investing in Youth for a Sustainable Future." The Congress will be attended by 135 Students from 40 countries.

Participating students from different educational backgrounds, as well as opening the doors of our event to all students from International Balkan University. As mentioned above, this year’s topic will vary from economics to art and design, given an opportunity to the participants to choose from several proposed topics in the given fields.

Dukica Pavlovikj, the President of Congress at the International Student Congress said: "I would like to thank our university and our sponsors who are always with their students and who have always supported us."

After the President of the Congress, Rector of the university came to the stage. Dr. İsmail Kocayusufoğlu said "It was a very meaningful and special day for me, three years ago I came to my office with three students, they were planning to do our congress which will be the first in the Balkans. This is the point where the participation of 135 students from 40 countries to the world peace of the minds of young minds participating in the future allows us to look at the future with hope."

Murat Altan Erik, Scientific Research Manager of the Atatürk Culture Center said: "We will present our support for next congresses."

After greetings speeches,  Keynote speaker Alper Tunga Ersoy made his presentation. In his presentation, he talked about the development of TAV Airports.

At the end of the ceremony; Rector of the University Dr. İsmail Kocayusufoğlu presented a gift the sponsor of the Congress of the representative of the Atatürk Cultural Center, Murat Altan Ekin.

Partner and General Sponsor of IBUISC’17 is the Atatürk Cultural Center.

No better start of the academic year 2018/2019 for our students of engineering. The worldwide known professor of engineering from Italy, Prof. Gian Michele Calvi delivered a guest lecture at the International Balkan University on Tuesday, 2nd October 2018. He was introduced by Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Mihail Garevski. Dr. Calvi's lecture was divided into two topics: 1) Eucentre Laboratories for static and dynamic tests and 2) Revisiting Seismic Demand and Structure Capacity. Academic staff and students of the faculty of engineering showed great interest for his lecture and had the opportunity to learn more on the lectured topics from one of the top names in earthquake engineering. At the end, Rector Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufogu presented a gift for Dr. Calvi - a painting from the students of art and design at IBU.

IBU Department of Architecture partnered in the BISTA - Biennale of students of architecture. The opening ceremony of the exhibition was held on 20th September 2018 at Mala Stanica in Skopje. Our academic staff of the Faculty of Engineering, students and a lot of visitors had the pleasure to take a closer look on the creative andi interesting architecture works, projects and posters prepared by our students.

The President of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Turkey, Prof. Dr. Zühtü Arslan delivered a guest lecture at the International Balkan University on 10th September 2018. His lecture was on the topic " Constitutional Justice in Turkey: Past, Present and Future" and a wide audience including the Ambassador of Turkey to Skopje, H.E. Tülin Erkal Kara, Member of the Constitutional Court of Macedonia, Mr. Sali Murati, President of Management Board of IBU and Honorary Consul of Turkey to Macedonia, Mr. Ajdovan Ademoski, Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu, representatives of governmental and nongovernmental institutions, businesses, media, academic staff and students.

International Balkan University is host and partner of the III. International Research Congress on Social Sciences (USOBAK2018) entitled "Research on Language, History, Geography, Literature, Culture, Arts and Education in the Balkans".

During the Opening Ceremony held on 5th September 2018 at the IBU Campus in Skopje, welcome remarks by Prof. Dr. İsmail KOCAYUSUFOĞLU, Rector of International Balkan University, Prof. Dr. Hasan KARA, Congress Chair, and Prof. Dr. Turhan ÇETİN, Editor, Journal of Anatolian Cultural Research were delivered.

Keynote Speakers of the Congress were:

Prof. Dr. Refik TURAN, Chairman of the Turkish Historical Association
“Historical Connections of Balkans and Turks”

Prof. Dr. Gürer GÜLSEVİN, Chairman of the Turkish Language Institution
“Turkish That Did Not Say Farewell to the Balkans”

Prof. Dr. Yaşar AYDEMİR, Gazi University Vice Rector
“Ottoman Writings in the Balkans”

Congress sessions are held on 5-7 September 2018, where almost 120 scientific papers will be presented by the participants from 10 different countries.

The Rector of International Balkan University, Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu welcomed the Rector of Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Karaman at the IBU Campus on Tuesday, 4th September 2018. They discussed about the ongoing academic and scientific activities at both universities and shared their views on the future collaboration between the two universities. In this direction, the Rectors signed a Bilateral Agreement for Cooperation, as well as Erasmus+ and Mevlana Cooperation Protocols, which aim to intensify the exchange of students and staff between IBU and RTEU, joint scientific research, academic events such as congresses, conferences and symposia.

We would like to inform our students and staff that the academic year for English Language School will start on 24th September 2018 (Monday), whereas the faculty classes at first cycle studies will start on 1st October 2018 (Monday).

We wish everyone a successful academic year!

International Balkan University Media Center has launched a promotional campaign entitled '10 Reasons why IBU is your right choice', oriented towards offering the core reasons that prospective students should take into consideration when deciding about their university education. The campaign includes TV, radio and social media ads and will continue until the end of September 2018.

A novelty in this campaign is that the tuition fee for enrollments in the academic year 2018/2019 at bachelor studies has been reduced to 1000 Euros per  academic year (this fee is valid for students from the Balkan region and does not apply for international students) as a promotional great opportunity for all students who are willing to join the great family of IBU.

10 REASONS WHY IBU IS YOUR RIGHT CHOICE!

#1
Best University in Macedonia in the field of teaching and learning according to Shanghai University Ranking!

#2
100% education in English language!

#3
18 bachelor and 10 master programs - a broad variety of academic offer!

#4
Active student mobility in Europe and Turkey through Erasmus+ and Mevlana programs

#5
Students from 15 countries study at IBU! A truly international university!

#6
Over 1000 scholarships awarded to talented students up to this date...

#7
Over 150 international cooperation agreements with universities from more than 40 countries!

#8
All-inclusive new campus in Skopje, with the latest standards of education!

#9
Qualified academic staff with international reputation and experience!

#10
Partnership with businesses - countless opportunities for internships and jobs for our students

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International Balkan University has adopted the Academic Calendar for the first cycle studies for the academic year 2018/2019. The academic year for first cycle studies will start on 1 October 2018.

IBU in cooperation with TIKA donated desks, chairs and boards for the elementary school in the village of Urvic, Municipality of Bogovinje. On behalf of IBU, the member of the Management Board, Mr. Imer Selmani shared his satisfaction from the joint cooperation with TIKA on this very important project and stated that IBU will continue to contribute in the improvement of the educational standards in Macedonia.

International Balkan University is partner and host of the III. International Congress of Social Sciences Research entitled “Research on Language, History, Geography, Literature, Culture, Art and Education in the Balkans”, which will be held at IBU Campus in Skopje on 5-8 September 2018.

On the website below, you may find detailed information about the Congress, as well as the paper submission form:
www.usobak.org

We encourage your paper submission and active participation at this Congress.

Information about International Congress of Social Sciences Research

The third of the "International Congress of Social Sciences Research" held in Sarajevo in 2015, the second one in Baku in 2017 and continuing as a sustainable international social science activity in cooperation with the International Balkan University and Journal of Anatolian Cultural Studies which will take place in Skopje / Macedonia on 05-08 September 2018.

The Balkans, which Located in the heart of soul geography, are a region where attention is drawn to each period and different scenarios are constructed. To the problems of the region we feel in the depths of our hearts; thus "Research on Language, History, Geography, Literature, Culture, Art and Education in the Balkans" have been defined as themes of the congress to be sensitive as Social Scientists and to produce solution for the region.

In the Congress; Social Sciences, Educational Sciences and Economics and Administrative Sciences will be recognized in 50 different sub-headings.

After full-text proceedings is passed through the referee evaluation process; they will be published as an "e-book" in 2018. The participants also will be able to publish their full papers as article in the "Anatolian Cultural Studies Journal" and "Future Visions Journal" with free of charge.

The 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences Research, aiming to increase international cooperation by bringing scientists from different countries and disciplines together and opening up new horizons for researchers; with the awareness of the responsibilities that fall upon the information age, especially young social scientists and researchers.

Wish to meet in Skopje ...

Biljana Cavkovska, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of International Balkan University attended the International Conference "The right of global political economy: heterodoxy now" organized by the Institute for Global Law and Policy, Law School, Harvard University in United States on 1-3 June 2018. Prof. Cavkovska presented the scientific paper with title "Freedom of movement of workers in EU with special reference on movement on third-country workers". The conference was attended by around 400 participants from 70 different countries.

Rector of International Balkan University, Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu talked to Anadolu Agency, the state news agency of the Republic of Turkey. Rector Kocayusufoglu talked on the vision of IBU, its academic offer, the advantages that IBU offers in higher education for the new students, its cooperation with the business world, the new campus, the upcoming scholarship exam and much more. The main message of the interview was emphasized on the importance that IBU gives to the creation of a new exemplary generation in the world.

The interview is published in three languages.

Turkish      Macedonian       Albanian

It is our pleasure to invite you to the Opening Ceremony of the 5th International Congress on Fundamental and Applied Sciences (ICFAS2018).

International Balkan University is a partner and the host of the Congress.

The Opening Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 19th June 2018, at the IBU Campus from 10:00 to 10:45 h.

International Balkan University - English Language School is organizing the IBU English Summer School '18. The School will be accepting students from IBU and outside. All relevant details are given below. Shall you require any further information, please address our ELS Coordinator and Lecturers or send an email to: summerschool@ibu.edu.mk

What you get from IBU English Summer School 2018?
- Level A1 or B1 Certificate
- An unique experience in the heart of Balkans
- Fun and friendly teaching atmosphere
- Interactive speaking-focused courses
- Joyful events and Trips to other cities

2 JULY - 3 AUGUST 2018 (5 weeks, 5 days, 5 hours)

2017/2018 IBU Students (Turkey): 350 EUR
2017/2018 IBU Students (Balkan): 250 EUR

2018/2019 IBU Scholarship Students: 250 EUR

Out of IBU Students (Turkey): 500 EUR
Out of IBU Students (Balkan): 350 EUR

Do you need accommodation in Skopje? We have a Dormitory Offer for you!
- Dormitory Fee: 150 Euro

REGISTER ONLINE NOW! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7ZRfHrISX-pH_YQ3I2DRvRQ0XnGDoAISQgvFKK-TMW73WVg/viewform

When you complete this Application Form, click on the 'SUBMIT' button at the bottom of this page.

if you need more information on IBU English Summer School, please send us an email at summerschool@ibu.edu.mk

Pursuant to Article 172 from the Law on Higher Education of the Republic of Macedonia (Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia No. 82/2018), International Balkan University in Skopje would like to invite applications from eligible candidates for the following positions:

 CALL FOR ELECTION  OF ACADEMIC STAFF

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

CODE 1:   2  (two) teachers (professors) in all academic ranks:

• Architecture, Urbanism and Planning

CODE 2:   1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks:

• Computer Engineering

CODE 3:   2 (two) teachers (professors) in all academic ranks:

• Civil Engineering and Water Economy

CODE 4:   1 (one) assistant:

• Architecture, Urbanism and Planning

CODE 5:   1 (one) assistant:

• Computer Engineering

CODE 6:  1 (one) assistant:

• Industrial Engineering

CODE 7:   1 (one) assistant:

• Civil Engineering and Water Economy

 FACULTY OF EDUCATION

CODE 8:   2 (two) teachers (professors) in all academic ranks:

• Psychological Counseling and Guidance

CODE 9:       1 (one) assistant:

• Psychological Counseling and Guidance

CODE 10:    1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks

• English language

CODE 11:    1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks

• Turkish language

CODE 12:   1 (one) assistant:

• English language

 FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

CODE 13:     2 (two) teachers (professors) in all academic ranks:

• Psychology

CODE 14:     2 (two) assistants:

• Psychology

FACULTY OF LAW

CODE 15:     2 (two) teachers (professors) in all academic ranks:

• Legal sciences

CODE 16:     2 (two) assistants:

• Legal sciences

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES

CODE 17:    1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks:

- Banking and Finance

CODE 18:   1 (one) assistant:

- Banking and Finance

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATIONS

CODE 19:    1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks  (RE-ELECTION):

• Public Relations

CODE 20:   1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks:

• New Media and Communications

CODE 21:    1 (one) assistant:

• Public Relations

CODE 22:   1 (one) assistant:

• New Media and Communications

FACULTY OF ART AND DESIGN

CODE 23:    1 (one) teacher (professor) in all academic ranks:

• Graphic Design

 All interested applicants can apply at the vacancy announcement until 18.06.2018

The applicants must meet the requirements provided for in Article 166 (Professors) and Article 170 (Assistants) from the Law on Higher Education of RM and must possess excellent knowledge of English language.

This announcement applies only to candidates who, in the event of an election in one of the titles announced by the International Balkan University, would be employed on a fixed-term basis with full-time working hours.

The language of instruction at the lectures in all study courses at IBU is only English language. At the Department of Turkish language the additional language of instruction is Turkish.

The applicants should provide the following documentation:

• Motivation letter;
• Curriculum vitae (CV) in Macedonian and English language;
• Transcript of Diploma for finished Higher Education degree (notary certified);
• Decision on the nostrification of a higher education qualification if it is acquired abroad;
• List of published scientific and professional publications (if necessary the IBU is entitled to request a copy of the publications).

The documents should be submitted to the following address:

The International Balkan University, street Tashko Karadza 11А, 1000 Skopje

The requested documentation may also be submitted via electronic form at: hr@ibu.edu.mk

 The applicants have to state the code they are applying for. Incomplete applications shall not be taken into consideration.

If you have any additional queries you can contact us at:

INTERNATIONAL BALKAN UNIVERSITY
Tashko Karadza 11А, 1000 Skopje
Phone: +389 2 32 14 831
Fax: +389 2 32 14 832
Email: hr@ibu.edu.mk

www.ibu.edu.mk

Chief Ombdusman of Republic of Turkey,Chief Advisor of the H.E President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Mr.Şeref Malkoç and his delegation visited our University.

Rector Prof.Dr. İsmail Kocayusufoğlu informed him about our new campus and future plans.

On 23th May 2018, at the National gallery of Macedonia Multimedia Center 'Mala Stanica' the official opening of the Exhibition “Like” from the XI Youth Spring Saloon was held. IBU Students of Faculty of Art and Design, Edrin Idrizaj, Beste Bekteshi, Labinot Berisha, Efkan Senturk, Eneida Sulejmani, Alma Kurtagic, Zani Dida and Eda Rada took part at this event with designs of posters and calendars inspired by the artworks from Daut Pasha Hamam Gallery. International Balkan University, Faculty of Art and Design participated with 11 student design exercises from the course Advertising Materials held by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Srdjan Mićić.

At the opening, more than 50 artworks from different participants were presented, and among other awarded students, Edrin Idrizaj, third-year student of Graphic Design was also awarded with the award 'Best Student Work'. The awarded design is a poster inspired by the art collection of National gallery of Republic of Macedonia presented in Daut Pasha hamam.

Rector of International Balkan University, Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu attended the prime-time news programme of Tek Rumeli, a television broadcasting channel in the Republic of Turkey. He spoke about the history of the university, its milestones and achievements, as well as he put a focus on the academic offer of IBU for the next academic year. We invite you to watch the video below.

In the framework of the program ERASMUS+ of the European Commission, International Balkan University announces a call for allocation of grants for Erasmus+ Student Mobility for Studies.

INTERNAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF ERASMUS+ PROGRAM
ACTION KA103: STUDENT MOBILITY FOR STUDIES 
for the Academic Year 2018/2019 - Fall Semester

Duration of mobility:

• Fall Semester, Academic Year 2018/2019

For realization of the mobility students should select one of the universities from the list of the signed Erasmus+ Inter-institutional Agreements (see link: http://ibu.edu.mk/en/erasmus-agreements/)

Selection/ranking of IBU students

Interested students should fulfill Online Application Form

Deadline: 05.06.2018

This procedure will be accomplished by the internal IBU Commission that will conduct evaluation of interested candidates through certain criteria. Candidates will be ranked and selected according to available mobilities approved by Erasmus+ agreement and the following criteria:

• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Reasons for studying abroad;
• Compatibility of the study program with the host institution;
• Knowledge of English language or the language of instruction of the host institutions (through Online Language Support Tool).
• Previous participation in the Erasmus+ Program for Studies or Traineeships

The amount of the scholarship for students is 450-500 EUR monthly, depending on the country of stay. The travel expenditures and health insurance costs are not covered by the Erasmus+ grant.

For more information, please contact the International Relations Office at iro@ibu.edu.mk or go directly to the office at room no.301 at IBU premises in Avtokomanda.

IBU INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OFFICE

We are pleased to announce that our International Relations Office continues with the international cooperation under the Erasmus+ program. IBU has signed several agreements within the framework for cooperation with programme countries for students and staff with:

Turkey: Yeni Yüzyıl University, Ankara Yildirim University, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University, Hakkari University and Siirt University
Portugal: University Institute of Maia
Spain: University Ray Juan Carlos

For more details related to the departments of the universities, please visit the following link: http://ibu.edu.mk/en/erasmus-agreements/

Our cooperation network is spreading on more and more distanced relationships in order to enhance quality of education through the process of cooperation within and beyond Europe.

IBU International Relations Office

Students of the Faculty of Art and Design, accompanied by their professors took part at the Festival for Creative Industries "Skopje Kreativa 2018" which was held in Skopje on 11-13 May 2018. This year's festival took place under the slogan '7 Times 2 Creativity'. 

They had the chance to present their creative works of art in front of many art-lovers, who shared their satisfaction with the talent and skillful work of our students.

IBU English Language School would like to inform all students who took the English Level Test as part of their Scholarship Exam '18 and were qualified for a speaking exam will have the SPEAKING EXAM on Monday, 21st May 2018 at 10 o'clock at IBU Avtokomanda building, first floor, room 201. We wish you good luck!

Check out your score and placement from the IBU Scholarship Exam below:

BU SCHOLARSHIP EXAM RESULTS

We are happy to announce the results of the 1st Scholarship Exam for the academic year 2018/19 which was organized by International Balkan University and held in Skopje on 21 April 2018. We express our gratitude to all of the candidates who applied and attended our scholarship examination and got the chance to win one of the 500 scholarships offered by IBU.

By joining IBU, we would like to assure you that you will make a significant step in getting top quality education in a multicultural English-teaching medium and open new horizons to prosperous career opportunities in the future.  As we are outstandingly happy to be moving to a brand new university campus in Skopje, we want you to be the first generation that opens the gates of our new home. 

 A chance of a lifetime like this is in your hands, and we want leaders of tomorrow like you to grasp it and turn it into a key to successful careers in your life!

Please be reminded that your scholarship is valid for the whole course of undergraduate studies, including the English Language School (for those qualified for ELS).

Shall you require any further information, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us!

We will be pleased to assist your registration at International Balkan University, the best ranked university in Macedonia in the field of teaching and learning according to Shanghai University Ranking!

Dear Leaders of Tomorrow, Welcome to the great family of IBU!

SCHOLARSHIP EXAM RESULTS

Click on the following link to learn your result:  SCHOLARSHIP EXAM RESULTS

SCHOLARSHIP RATES AND FEES

100% SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED STUDENTS
Education fee: FREE, valid for 5 years
Administrative fee: 200 EUR (working materials, study papers, field visits, seminars, conferences)

75% SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED STUDENTS
Education fee: 500 EUR, valid for 5 years
Administrative fee: included (working materials, study papers, field visits, seminars, conferences)

50% SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED STUDENTS
Education fee: 1000 EUR, valid for 5 years (payable in 5 installments)
Administrative fee: included (working materials, study papers, field visits, seminars, conferences)

25% SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED STUDENTS
Education fee: 1500 EUR, valid for 5 years (payable in 5 installments)
Administrative fee: included (working materials, study papers, field visits, seminars, conferences)

PLACEMENT

FIRST YEAR
The student goes directly in the First Year of undergraduate studies, without attending the English Language School.

SPEAKING TEST
The student attends a Speaking Test of English. If he/she passes, then he/she gets the right to register directly in the First Year. Speaking test can be done every working day in the period 14-31 May 2018 at IBU Avtokomanda building.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
The student attends the English Language School for one academic year. If he/she passes the programme successfully, he/she gains the right to register in the First Year of faculty studies in the next academic year.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  31.05.2018

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

2) Transcripts for first, second and third year of secondary (high school) education
3) Document for identification (copy of ID Card or passport)
4) Admissions Form (available at IBU Student Affairs Office)

+ Payment of the first installment of education fee:

100% Scholarship awarded students: 100 EUR
75% Scholarship awarded students: 200 EUR
50% Scholarship awarded students: 250 EUR
25% Scholarship awarded students: 500 EUR

UNIVERSITY BANK ACCOUNT INFORMATION

MEGUNARODEN BALKANSKI UNIVERZITET
Bank: HALKBANK AD SKOPJE
Account: 270-0642687501-79
IBAN: MK07270701000682116
SWIFT: EXPCMK22
HALKBANK INC., SKOPJE
MACEDONIA

Valuable members of the great family of International Balkan University,

It represents an extra-ordinary honour and privilege to address all of you with this letter as the new President of the Management Board of the International Balkan University and President of the Assembly of the Foundation for Education and Culture “ÜSKÜP”. I have been honored to this position relying on the vision, trust and success that IBU represents today all over Balkans, Turkey and further beyond. In the very beginning, allow me to share with you one of the leading principles of my life, and that is - “alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”.

There have been countless important moments in my life, but let me confess, I have always spared a special place in my heart for IBU, since its foundation in 2006. I believed then and I believe much more today, IBU is a prominent higher-education institution in the Balkans. With its multinational, multicultural and multi-religious background, IBU plays a crucial role in building and fortifying bridges of cooperation, mutual support and brotherhood between the peoples of the Balkans and Turkey.

IBU today delivers the most qualitative education in Macedonia and this is recognized by international standards, such as the Shanghai Ranking, which ranked IBU on the top of universities in Macedonia in the field of teaching and learning. As we cherish this historic success for our university, we strive for better and further, since in our philosophy, there is no limit for quality and progress. Guided by God and the people who replace dreams with real work, we will engage ourselves in reaching new peaks ahead and do everything it takes to make IBU a worldwide education brand!

I conclude this letter with a promise: the University Management Board will be your greatest support, you will be our greatest motivation, IBU will be our greatest pride!

Sincerely,

Ajdovan ADEMOSKI

President of the IBU Management Board
Honorary Consul of Republic of Turkey to Macedonia
President of the Macedonian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce

The IBU Talent Night 2018 was held on Saturday, 5th May 2018 at the Macedonian National Theater in Skopje. With various performances, such as singing, music instrument plays, modern dances, folklore dances, poetry, painting, calligraphy, robotics and drama, students of International Balkan University showcased the multiculturalism of IBU and presented their talents in front of a great audience that included representatives of state institutions, business sector, NGOs, media, academic staff, parents, etc.

IBU expresses its sincere gratitude to MATTO and its members: Halkbank, TAV Airports, Ramstore, Forton, LC Waikiki, Elif Insaat for their valuable awards for the best performers of the IBU Talent Night '18.

FLICKR PHOTO GALLERY:  https://www.flickr.com/photos/ibuskopje/sets/72157690811054550

The 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (IBU-ICSSH2018) under the theme "Sustainable Developments: Trends and Opportunities", organized by International Balkan University was organized on 4-6 May 2018 in Skopje. During the Opening Ceremony which took place on 4 May 2018, the participants were greeted with welcome speeches by the IBU Rector, Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia, Dr. Arber Ademi, the Minister in charge for foreign investments in the Government of the Republic of Macedonia, Prof. Dr. Adnan Kahil, the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Skopje, H.E. Tulin Erkal Kara.

The Keynote Speaker of the Conference was Prof. Dr. Birol Akgun, President of the Turkish Maarif Foundation who delivered a presentation on the topic "The role of education in sustainable development".

During the first day of the conference, two joint panel sessions were held:

1) Education

Acad. Prof. Dr. Luan STAROVA, Vice President of the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts
Prof. Dr. Petar ATANASOV, President of the Commission for Education, Youth and Sport, Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia
Prof. Dr. Aşkın ASAN, Member of Board of Trustees, Turkish Maarif Foundation

2) International Relations & Economy

Mrs. Sema KIRCI, Member of the Grand National Assembly of the Republic of Turkey
Prof. Dr. Stevo PENDAROVSKI, National Coordinator for NATO Integrations of the Republic of Macedonia
Dr. Bilal SUCUBAŞI, Chief Executive Director, Halkbank AD Skopje

The Gala Dinner of the conference was held at the Kursunlu Han in the Skopje Old Bazaar, in a very pleasant ambient with historic cultural heritage.

During the second day, participants had the opportunity to present their scientific research and papers in five different sessions, in various fields of science and arts.

The IBU-ICSSH2018 was supported by the Turkish Maarif Foundation and Halkbank AD Skopje.

IBU Students from department of Political Science and International Economic Relations with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bejtulla Demiri attended a clinical lecture at the Polish Embassy to republic of Macedonia. The lecture was hold by his Excellency ACEK STEFAN MULTANOWSKI, with Diplomatic rank: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Polish ambassador to republic of Macedonia. The educational visit provided the students with practical knowledge related to a variety of diplomatic activity, organization of embassy and diplomatic relations between Republic of Macedonia and Poland.

The Organizing Committee of the 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (IBU-ICSSH2018) has finalized the Programme of the Conference which will be held on 4-6 May 2018 in Skopje. The first day of the programme includes the opening ceremony, joint panel sessions and gala dinner, whereas the second day of the conference is reserved for presentations of scientific papers by conference participants.

Detailed programme is available below and conference venue information can be found on the following link: http://icssh.ibu.edu.mk/conference-venue/

Schedule of sessions for paper presentations planned for 05.05.2018 (Saturday) is available online.
For detailed schedule, click the following link: SESSIONS SCHEDULE

III. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (IBU-ICSSH2018)
“SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS: TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES”
Skopje, 4-6 May 2018

PROGRAMME

Students from 6 Faculties from International Balkan University together with the staff from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Asst. Prof. Dr. Luljeta Sadiku and Dukica Pavlovikj, attended a study visit at the State Statistics Office (SSO) of Republic of Macedonia on the topic: “Methods for Data Collection in SSO”. The students attending the course ‘Research Methods for Social Sciences’ had the opportunity to get practical knowledge from experts, Ms. Silvija Krstevska and Ms. Jasmina Gjorgjieva, working in the Statistics Office.

The study visit provided the students with practical knowledge related to a variety of research methods, the process of data collections, as well as a variety of techniques related to data analysis. In the same time, it increased the readiness of the students in their further studies as well as in the field of research.

International Balkan University in cooperation with the 'Go Green' Ecological Youth Organization organized the "Eco-Patrol" action on the occasion of the International Earth Day. The action took place on Sunday (April 22nd), beginning at 11:00 am in the City Park.

The purpose of this action was the students of the International Balkan University, together with the members of the GoGreen Ecological Organization to collect waste left in inappropriate places in the City Park. "Eco Patrol" also aimed to educate and draw the attention of citizens who throw garbage into the City Park in inappropriate places and motivate them to be involved in this action, and their response was very positive, as they joined the action.

Around 100 young people took part in this action.

Erasmus+ Incoming Students, together with IRO staff and Erasmus+ Student Mentors visited Ohrid and Struga, a trip organized by International Balkan University. The students firstly visited Ohrid Old Town, including Kamensko St. Bogorodica, Gorna Porta, the Ancient Theatre, Plaosnik, St. Jovan Kaneo and St. Sofia. After the hiking, the students went on sailing from the Centre to Kaneo, in beautiful Ohrid Lake, which was followed with a nice lunch in Ohrid City Centre. In the evening, the students visited St. Naum Ohridski and enjoyed the sunset on the Ohrid Bay. At the end, students visited Struga, where they had dinner and shared their thoughts about the wonderful experience they had during the day.

International Balkan University is organizing Open Day & Spring Festival '18.  Date: 20 April 2018 ; Venue: IBU Campus Skopje.

Bus service will be provided for students from Avtokomanda building to the new campus site. Bus Service Time: 09:15h

The #IBUCaravan2018 Team has prepared a promotional video with the aim to present the overall report on the acitivites of IBU oriented towards informing the high school students and public audience on the study programmes, scholarship opportunities, mobility programs such as Erasmus+ and Mevlana, career perspectives for current and future students, etc. We are pleased to share the video with you!

On the 11th of April 2018, the students of Psychology and Psychological Counseling and Guidance, together with their Prof. Dr. Emilija Stoimenova-Canevska, went on the field trip in the Gestalt Institute Skopje. The lecture on the topic “Where Ethics meets Law” was lead by clinical lecturer lawyer Lisa Bauta Shaqiri,MSc. The topics that were presented and discussed related to the course - Ethical and Legal issues in Psychology and Psychotherapy. Necessity to be aware about existing laws and professional ethical codes is a professional obligation, that supports and improves the practice of all involved professions in the field of psychology and psychotherapy. Furthermore, very important aspects from both Psychology and Law were brought up and discussed among the lecturers and students. The fruitful debate was marked with a group picture.

Darko Buldioski, a social media a digital marketing expert, the CEO of NewMedia, and the Program Director of AllWeb, has delivered a very interesting and timely lecture to the students of the Faculty of Communications at IBU, on Thursday,12 April 2018.

The lecture title was ‘If the product is free, you are the product’, and was highlighted with examples from the current Cambridge Analytica & Facebook scandal.  Darko explained (and illustrated with video clips), the fact that Facebook, really, was not breached or hacked by Cambridge Analytica, but rather Facebook as a social media platform was doing exactly what it is programmed to do: Harvest our data, identify our psychological triggers and then manipulate our behavior.

Within the clinical teaching activities at IBU Faculty of Law, students from 3rd year, taking Criminal Law course, visited the Museum of Criminalistics located in the Center for education of police officers (former Police Academy) in village Idrizovo, near Skopje. The Museum has unique exhibits consisted of items that derive and are closely connected to crimes committed in Republic of Macedonia, as well as, items connected to the development of Criminalistics as a scientific discipline.

The Commanding officer of the Center, Mr. Kabranov Jordan, who personally conducted the tour through the Museum, greeted us. He explained to the students the various interesting, and at the same time horrifying but educational stories behind the items from the Museum exhibit. It was an interactive and very interesting tour in which the students showed great interest. The students were asking questions regarding the items from the exhibit and they answered all the questions about various crimes that our host asked them, connected with the items shown in the Museum.

IBU law students of 2nd and 3rd year had a great opportunity to visit the main branch of Halkbank placed in Skopje. This visit was organized for the students within the courses - Law of Obligations-special provisions and Civil Procedural Law. A very comprehensive and highly informative lecture was delivered to the students by the Chiefs of the Risk Management Department, Legal Affairs Department and Human Resources Department. Firstly, a brief historical overview of Halkbank was given to the students, including the development and the enormous success the bank had in recent years. Secondly, the organization structure of Halkbank was presented to the students with brief explanations of the composition and methods of work of the Supervisory Board and Management Board. Thirdly, as the main and essential part of the presentation, the working activities of the Legal Affairs Department and Risk Management Department were explained to the students, especially the contracts that these departments prepare, like the contract of loan, lease contract, mortgage contract etc. The students also had the opportunity to see how it looks like and how to fill out the promissory note as one of the most important securities used in business relations between banks and clients. Some new products that the bank offers on the market were also introduced to the students like the bank insurance products. Another important aspect of the presentation was the litigation procedure regarding the disputes the bank has with its clients. The success rate of winning the cases in court, the type of cases, legal representation of the bank in those cases, together with the enforcement procedure after winning the cases were explained to the students, pointing out some interesting examples from practice. The students showed great interest in this presentation by asking questions and creating a discussion regarding some unclear issues. In the end, the student Sevgi Salijevska was awarded with the possibility to perform practical work in Halkbank in the future. The students were accompanied by their Professor Nikola Dacev and Assistant Betim Ameti.

The Annual Student Exhibition '18 organized by International Balkan University - Faculty of Art and Design & Department of Architecture took place at Cifte Hamam National Art Gallery in Skopje. The exhibition which included more than 300 pieces of art and architecture prepared by our students was open for visitors in the period 13-15 April 2018. It raised great interest among artlovers, who congratulated our students for their talent, creativity and professionalism. During the opening ceremony, the audience was honoured with addresses by the Rector of IBU, Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aleksandra Ristovska and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Andovski from the Department of Architecture.