May 6, 2026
From May 4–8, 2026, EPOKA University hosted Prof. Ana Nikodinovska Krstevska, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and Professor of EU Integrations and EU Law at Goce Delcev University of Stip (UGD Stip) in North Macedonia. This visit, organized within the framework of the ongoing Erasmus+ ICM Agreement between the two institutions, served as a vital platform for deepening bilateral academic and research ties.
The visit featured high-level institutional meetings with Epoka’s Rector, Prof. Dr. Huseyin Bilgin, the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Isa Erbas, as well as Dr. Niuton Mulleti and Dr. Armando Demaj. During these sessions, Prof. Nikodinovska Krstevska presented UGD Stip’s academic programs, while Rector Bilgin provided insights into EPOKA’s internationalization strategy, specifically praising the success of the Erasmus+ KA171 program in facilitating impactful staff and student mobilities.
The engagement extended beyond administrative strategy into active scholarly exchange, as Prof. Nikodinovska Krstevska met with faculty members from the Department of Political Science and International Relations and the Department of Law. These discussions focused on advancing cooperation through common scientific activities, joint projects, and collaborative publications. The visit was further enriched by a series of interactive lectures, where law students gained specialized insights into EU Law and Integration, marking a successful milestone in the growing partnership between EPOKA and UGD Stip.
