FON University
University in Skopje, North Macedonia
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The American University of Europe-FON, or AUE-FON University[3] is a private university with headquarters in Skopje, North Macedonia. Established in 2003, it is one of the first private universities in North Macedonia. The University received accreditation after the 2002 changes to the Higher Education Law,[4] which liberalized the establishment of higher education institutions.[5][6]
AUE-FON University Building | |
Former name | FON University |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 2003 |
| Founder | Fijat Canoski |
| Accreditation | Agency for Quality of Higher Education, Republic of North Macedonia [1] |
| President | Sefer Canoski |
| Rector | Savo Ashtalkoski, PhD |
Academic staff | 170 |
Administrative staff | 90 |
| Students | 863 (2018–19)[2] |
| Location | , 41°59′35″N 21°28′28″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | aue |
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In 2020, the university changed its name from FON University to American University of Europe - FON (AEU-FON).[7][8]
History
The University is an autonomous, private, non-profit, scientific, and higher education institution, established in the year of 2003 as a Faculty of Social Sciences. The founder of the first private university in the country is Mr. Fijat Canoski, MA. In 2007, with the introduction of new academic areas, the institution became the First Private University-FON. As a result of the significant growth in its development and the great interest for education, apart from Skopje, AUE - FON opens three dispensary departments in Strumica, Gostivar and Struga. Still functioning to this day is the dispensary department in Struga.[9]
Following the world trends in higher education in order to adapt to the interest, needs and requirements of students, in 2020 the university rebranded and renamed itself into the American University of Europe - FON.[10]
Faculties
The University has 5 faculties:
- Faculty of Law and Political Science
- Faculty of Economics
- Faculty for Detectives and Security
- Faculty of Information and Communication Technology
- Faculty of Design and Multimedia
Notable alumni
- Pavle Sazdov, former Macedonian politician.