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Academic year '25/26.
The entrance exam
is open
for enrollment at
Brainster Next College.
Study at the first accredited practical IT faculty that will prepare you for a career in the IT industry.

First cycle undergraduate study programs
Accredited faculty founded by Brainster -
the best ranked educational center in Macedonia
Software Engineering
and Innovations
180 ECTS
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
BeginningOctober 2025
Academic titleBachelor of Engineering in Information Technology - Software Engineering and Innovations
Digital Design
and Interactive
Technologies
180 ECTS
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
BeginningOctober 2025
Academic titleBachelor of Applied Science in Digital Design and Interactive Technologies
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Digital
Marketing
180 ECTS
Duration3 years (6 semesters)
BeginningOctober 2025
Academic titleBachelor of Applied Science in Digital Marketing
Welcome to Brainster Next College!
The first accredited practical IT faculty that will prepare you for a job
in the IT industry. We are visionaries with a mission to transform
traditional formal education.
At Brainster Next, you're not just a student, you're also a creator. Together
with our community of companies, experts, and innovators, you'll use new
technologies to create digital solutions that will change the world.
What does practical IT faculty mean?
- REAL PROJECTS
- HACKATHONS
- APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
- INTERNSHIPS

What is a real-world project?
Working on real-world projects will round out the knowledge you've gained throughout the academic year. Digital skills are best learned through hands-on experience. In class, you'll have the opportunity to create applications and digital tools for local and global companies.
- CLIENT WORK
- hands-on experience
- collaboration with companies
- working from a brief
- pitching an idea

What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a 48-hour competition. Yes, you'll be thrown into the fire! The goal is to learn how to work in a team, understand the client’s needs and problems, and find the right solution. You'll face working under pressure, tight deadlines, and pitching/presenting your idea to the client.
- Working in a cross-functional team
- Developing presentation skills
- Expanding your network
- Enhancing your portfolio
- Working with tight deadlines
- Mentored learning

What is an Apprenticeship?
A level-up from a regular internship. After each academic year, you’ll have the opportunity to join an internship—but not alone, you’ll be part of a TEAM...
- Experience working in a startup
- Building a product from start to finish
- Teamwork
- Learning new programming languages
- Developing leadership skills

What is an Internship?
An internship is summer work experience with one of our partners or with us at Brainster. You’ll work and learn alongside new colleagues in a real company environment...
- Working in a company
- Sharpening your skills
- Expanding your professional network
- Professional development
Who do our students learn from?
A network of 150+ international
partner companies
How does the Brainster
Next college introduce
new ways of learning?
Real Projects
At the end of each semester, students work on a project assigned by a company, applying and solidifying the knowledge they've gained.
Professors as Mentors
Our professors are also mentors. They take an individual approach with each student and offer an open door for collaboration, consultations, and mentoring sessions.
Student Success Team
A team dedicated to the overall student experience. Always available for questions, support, and care throughout the entire study period.
Practical Program
Our students learn skills that are relevant today. They are taught by professors who are experts and practically apply what they teach. They also get opportunities for internships or employment with international companies.
Small Groups
Learning in small groups of 25 students allows us to provide maximum attention. This ensures that students master the modules in a way that delivers results.
Become a part of the Brainster
Next College




NEXT Community
Brainster Next is not just a college, it’s a community that will stay with you for your whole life. A team of experts, a network of international companies, and the best talents will become your friends, part of your daily life, and future collaborators and colleagues. Be in the best company and solve problems that are worth solving.
Questions? Answers.
To enroll at Brainster Next College, follow these steps:
1. Fill Out the Application: Start by completing the online application here, where you’ll enter your personal information and academic interests.
2. Competency Test: The next step is to take a test that will assess your competencies.
3. Admission Interview: After successfully passing the test, you’ll be invited to an admission interview to discuss your academic and professional goals.
4. Enrollment Confirmation: Upon successfully completing all steps, you will receive an enrollment confirmation along with additional information about the next activities, such as tuition payment and the start of classes.
If you have any additional questions or need assistance with the application process, feel free to contact us.
The tuition fee for the Software Engineering and Innovation program for one academic year is €3150.
The tuition fee for the UX/UI and Graphic Design program for one academic year is €3350.
This is the tuition fee for studying at the college, and it includes all study-related costs—meaning there are no additional or hidden fees (for literature, exam registration, etc.).
There are several payment options for the tuition fee, which are explained here.
We also offer the financial model Study Now, Pay After Employment. – which is primarily aimed at making quality higher education accessible to all, removing the financial burden from students and, of course, their parents.
We are here to assist you and help you, together with your child, make the best decision regarding studies.
Therefore, we suggest scheduling an informational meeting for career counseling and consultation with our coordinators!
At our faculty, it's not the most privileged who study, but the best.
Brainster Next is the first practical IT college accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of North Macedonia. Accordingly, the diploma awarded to students upon graduation is equivalent to any other diploma obtained from public or private universities in the country.
In line with the Bologna Declaration and the national framework for educational equivalency and qualifications, the diploma is recognized in all countries that are part of this declaration and acknowledge the accreditation granted by the Ministry of Education and Science. Accreditation documents are available HERE
Yes, after completing their undergraduate studies, students have the opportunity to continue with master's studies. Our programs are designed to provide a solid academic foundation and practical skills that prepare students for further studies at a higher academic level. Students are required to choose a master's program with a duration of two years.
Classes will be conducted in person, while learning materials and everything related to the studies will be available on a dedicated platform (learning management system), where each student will have their own profile. Attendance, grades, projects, and other relevant information will be tracked and accessible.
Only a small part of the classes, in exceptional cases, will be held via video conference, such as guest lectures from experts abroad, in case they are unable to attend in person, ensuring that the course schedule is not disrupted.
The lecture schedule will differ from that of traditional faculties – courses will be organized in blocks, rather than parallel multiple subjects at the same time, in order to ensure that the student's focus is more directed towards a specific subject.
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