Application procedure for international students
Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026 are now open!
Enquiry
1. Application
You will need to fill out our online application form. You will then be contacted by IBCM to make arrangements for your entry exam and interview.
2. Entry Exam & Interview
IBCM conducts entry exams and interviews to ensure the quality and English language skills of our students.
Students applying from abroad will also need to demonstrate their English language and Math skills as part of the admissions process.
To apply for a place at IBCM, you will need to provide:
- A letter of motivation written in English. The letter should give some information about your background, interests, and explain why you would like to study at IBCM.
- An official transcript of your grades in Maths and English from secondary school. IBCM requires that you have achieved a pass (Grade D and above, or equivalent) in both Maths and English.
- A certificate of English Language proficiency from an internationally recognized assessor, IELTS or TOEFL. You must be assessed at a minimum level of B2 or equivalent, in line with the Common European Framework of Reference. Students who have already completed an international English (TOEFL or IELTS) with the below stated scores are exempt from the IBCM Entry Exam (English Section). TOEFL iBT minimum score: 80, IELTS Academic minimum score: 5.5. The results you present must have been obtained within the last two years in order to be valid. If your score is below these requirements, you are still encouraged to apply for an exemption as all applications are evaluated on a per-case basis. If all other criteria are met, you may be offered a place on the programme, but you may be required to attend additional English classes to ensure you meet the required standard.
- An interview, which will be conducted in English, over Skype.
These criteria are a common measure of the English and numerical skills and abilities of people from different educational backgrounds.
You must fulfill all of these criteria to a satisfactory level to be admitted to IBCM. Admission is not guaranteed.
If you need more information about enrolling at IBCM, please email admission@ibcmitrovica.eu or info@ibcmitrovica.eu.
2. VISA application
As an international student, you will need to apply for a VISA in order to study in Kosovo. Check the following details for more information: Visa Guidelines.
Please note that IBCM cannot cover the costs of flights or VISA applications.