History of Foundation

The founders and the co-founders of the International Balkan University are:

1. The Foundation of Education and Culture - Skopje, established according to the Macedonian Law on July 2nd 2002 (look, For Manegement Board).

2. Advisory Board of the International Balkan University.

The Advisory Board of the International Balkan University has been established in order to develop academic activities of the IBU worldwide. Other institutions that will substantially contribute to the international success of the IBU are welcome to be considered as new co-operators of the University.

By founding the International Balkan University the members of the Foundation of Education and Culture Skopje and the IBU Advisory Board are determined to contribute towards academic, democratic and economic advancement in Macedonia and in the Region.

The members of the Foundation of Education and Culture-Skopje and the IBU Advisory Board are committed to: Increasing academic interest in the project among Macedonian and foreign scholars who are willing to participate in its realisation and who adhere to the highest academic criteria and standards; Seeking cooperation with interested universities in the world, universities in Macedonia, Turkey and the region, and especially with other universities of internationally recognized profiles; Initiating educational connections with the Macedonian diaspora including the whole Balkan area and the world in particular with Macedonian experts and scientists.

Seeking financial, material, academic and legal cooperation and support for the projects from all relevant institutions in Macedonia and the city of Skopje, and other countries, and from all relevant institutions representing the international community in Macedonia.