# North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-educational-infrastructure-and-reform > Updated: 2026-09-30T10:12:28.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 5. North Macedonia is undertaking significant educational infrastructure and curriculum reforms. A three-million-euro project, co-financed by the Ministry of Education and Science, the Western Balkans Investment Framework, and the Council of Europe Development Bank, has reached 30 primary and secondary schools to rehabilitate physical education facilities and provide sports equipment. In addition to physical upgrades, the country is implementing vocational education reforms. Supported by UNICEF, the Swedish government, and the private sector, approximately 10,800 first-year vocational students are transitioning to modernized curricula. These reforms emphasize STEM competencies, digital skills, and green practices, supported by training for 569 teachers. Minister of Education and Science Vesna Janevska announced that total investments in educational infrastructure have reached 78 million euros, affecting at least 300 facilities. To support the student population, the government has launched an 86 million euro program to modernize infrastructure, including the reconstruction of student dormitories. The ‘Stiv Naumov’ facility, funded by the government, the European Union, and the German Development Bank (KfW), now offers 1,150 beds. Efforts are also underway to complete long-stalled university buildings at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. To promote inclusion, the Ministry has issued a call to hire 85 Roma educational mediators for the upcoming school year—50 for primary and 35 for secondary schools—to reduce dropout rates and improve school access. However, the sector faces challenges with brain drain; Aco Ristov, President of the Regulatory Commission for Energy, noted that approximately 80 to 85 percent of technical graduates consider moving abroad immediately after finishing their studies, citing a disorganized state system as a primary driver for emigration. ## Claims - 70 million euros have been invested in education over the past two years. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The investment covered more than 90 infrastructure projects. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Ministry invested 35 million euros in 7 new school buildings, 4 new sports halls, the reconstruction of 30 existing school and sports facilities, and 2 student dormitories. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Government distributed 35 million euros to municipalities to realize 55 projects. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Capacities of 14 schools are being expanded due to the introduction of the shift-based learning concept. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The ministry plans to build 30 new sports halls. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-30: North Macedonia addresses brain drain and educational infrastructure North Macedonia is tackling brain drain and infrastructure needs through educational investments, dormitory reconstructions, and professional development scholarships for experts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-addresses-brain-drain-and-educational-infrastructure ### 2026-09-28: North Macedonia seeks 85 Roma educational mediators North Macedonia's Ministry of Education and Science is hiring 85 Roma educational mediators for primary and secondary schools to support student inclusion and reduce dropout rates. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-seeks-85-roma-educational-mediators ### 2026-09-24: North Macedonia invests 78 million euros in educational infrastructure Minister Vesna Janevska announced 78 million euros in investments for North Macedonian educational infrastructure, covering 300 facilities, new schools, and student dormitories. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-invests-70-million-euros-in-education-infrastructure ### 2026-09-16: North Macedonia invests in school infrastructure and STEM education reforms North Macedonia is investing three million euros in school sports infrastructure and launching a STEM-focused vocational education reform for 10,800 students to prepare them for the green and digital economy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-invests-in-school-infrastructure-and-stem-education-reforms ### 2026-09-16: North Macedonia school infrastructure project reaches 30 schools Thirty schools in North Macedonia have received upgraded sports facilities and equipment through a project co-financed by the Ministry of Education, WBIF, and the Council of Europe Development Bank. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-macedonia-school-infrastructure-project-reaches-30-schools --- Cite as: North Macedonia educational infrastructure and reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-educational-infrastructure-and-reform