At the University of Tourism and Management in Skopje, today, October 3, 2022, the First Formal Academic Class was held, which marked the beginning of classes for students enrolled in the first cycle of studies in the academic year 2022-2023.

In the amphitheater of the University, after the singing of the Macedonian anthem and the student anthem Gaudeamus Igitur, the rector of the University, prof. Dr. Ace Milenkovski. He introduced his team - the vice-chancellors, deans, professors and administrative staff of the University and on behalf of all his colleagues, he wished a warm welcome to the new students.

In his address Prof. PhD. Ace Milenkovski particularly emphasized the commitment of the teaching staff of the University in the realization of quality teaching by applying the study methodology according to the system of credit transfer according to the Bologna Declaration (ECTS-system), emphasizing the uniqueness of UTMS as the only university in the country which consistently implements this system by applying digital technologies, which at the same time enable impartial measurement of knowledge.

Prof. PhD. Ace Milenkovski emphasized that students, in addition to striving for the acquisition of competencies that will enable their professional careers, should above all be distinguished by high ethics and morality in life and work. Referring to the two pillars that are the basis of the development of every civilization - health and education - prof. PhD. Ace Milenkovski told the new academic citizens that these two values should be intertwined in their daily actions because they are precisely the future of the state. After the address, the rector of the University, together with the vice-rectors for teaching and science, solemnly presented the first three indexes to the newly enrolled students in this academic year.

After the formal academic class, students from each faculty had separate meetings with the deans where they were informed about future activities in the academic year 2022-2023, the application of digital technology in the study process, the curricula, the teaching schedule, as well as the use of of E-index, E-student and E-library.

The team of the University of Tourism and Management once again wishes a successful academic year to its new colleagues!