HISTORY

The University is an autonomous private non-profit higher education and scientific institution, founded in 2003 as the Faculty of Social Sciences. The founder of the first private university in the country is Mr. Fiat Canoski, M.Sc. In 2007, with the introduction of new academic fields, it became the First Private University – FON. As a result of significant growth in its development and the great interest in education, FON University, in addition to Skopje, opened three dispersed departments in Strumica, Gostivar, and Struga.

Following global trends in higher education, and in order to adapt to the interests, needs, and demands of students, in 2020 the university was rebranded and renamed the American University of Europe – FON.

Over the past 22 years of its existence, the University has continuously invested in its growth and advancement, because we are aware that investments in education drive innovation, create new values, and represent a key tool for transformation.

Thus, with continuous investments, today the American University of Europe – FON sets world standards and conditions for the academic development of each individual, stimulates competition, and contributes to shaping the labor market.

As a leading higher education institution in private education, the American University of Europe – FON includes faculties that provide teaching and higher education activities at the first and second cycle of studies, and will soon begin with the third cycle of studies, enabling students to be educated by the best academic teaching staff from the country and abroad.

Additionally, the University combines knowledge and experience, research and practice, and the multidisciplinary approach we apply plays a strategic role in meeting the needs of entrepreneurship and adapting students to the changes the world faces today.

Since its founding, more than 10,000 students have completed their higher education at our University in the first and second cycle of studies, which is a number worthy of respect and proof of the University’s commitment to provide knowledge verified with diplomas equally valued both domestically and abroad.

The American University of Europe – FON remains focused on transforming life and community through quality education!

VISION

To accelerate the progress of society by maintaining the status of the best established learning environment, which continuously preserves and transfers knowledge for the benefit of humanity’s wisdom.

MISSION

AUE-FON is a 21st-century higher education institution that provides visitors with a progressive and advanced way of thinking, whereby in accordance with the UN 2030 Agenda, critical thinking, adaptability, diversity, and sustainability are encouraged.

VALUES

DEDICATION to the success of our students;

QUALITY through the establishment of modern educational programs that follow the needs and demands of modern society;

INFLUENCE on the development of society;

CREATIVITY reflected in our openness to new ideas;

INTEGRITY through ethical behavior in overall interaction and establishing performance that leads to achieving academic and career goals;

EMPATHY reflected in improving the human condition and the personal development of our community.

RECTOR’S REPORT for the period January 2022 – December 2023

RECTOR’S REPORT for the period January 2024 – January 2025