All field school directors are experts in their field and passionate about their work. To discuss the suitability of this program for your career goals – whether within or outside academia – you are invited to contact the directors directly. For a broader discussion which ARC program to choose, you are welcome to contact our staff directly – you can do that through our “Contact Us” page.

Researcher at the Austrian Archaeological Institute & Assistant Professor at the Goce Delchev University in Shtip (N Macedonia)

• Application: You must apply online for this program – application is free
• Deposit: A $300 nonrefundable deposit (part of the total tuition cost) is required to secure a space in the program
• Credit Card Fee: Payments with credits cards incur 3% processing fee
• Late Fee: A $100 Late Fee will be added to the program costs if tuition is not paid in full by payment deadline
• Cancellation Policy: Carefully read our Cancellation Policy before committing to attending our programs
• Trip Cancellation Insurance: Trip cancellation insurance is not provided by ARC. Such policies have changed due to Covid 19. If you wish to purchase an insurance policy that covers pandemic contingencies, explore Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) plans. Insuremytrip or Travel Guard are possible websites where you may explore different insurance policies.

Students will stay at the Hiljadnikov complex, located in the center of Shtip. The venue offers air-conditioned double rooms (twin beds) with a toilet and shower in each room. Guests have free access to Wi-Fi, a washing machine, and basic leisure and sports/training equipment. Bed linens and towels are provided. Single room accommodation is available upon request for an additional charge. The guest house is conveniently situated within walking distance of local amenities.

This program provides three meals per day, featuring organic Macedonian homemade food. During workdays, all meals are typically served at a nearby restaurant. Meals on weekends are also held at the same restaurant, except for lunches provided during excursions. This field school can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, and individuals with lactose intolerance.

We suggest you hold purchasing your airline ticket until six (6) weeks prior to departure date. Natural disasters, political changes, weather conditions and a range of other factors may require the cancelation of a program. The ARC typically takes a close look at local conditions 6-7 weeks prior to program beginning and makes a Go/No Go decision by then. Such time frame still allows for the purchase deeply discounted airline tickets while protecting students from potential loss of airline ticket costs if the ARC is forced to cancel a program.

There are two meeting points:

1. If you travel in N Macedonia prior to the field school, please arrive to the Hiljadnikov complex on the first day of the program (Sat) by 7:00pm. There is regular bus service between Shtip and many North Macedonia cities, and the cost is usually minimal $5-15.
2. If you travel to the project directly, arrive to Skopje International Airport (SKP) on the first day of program (Sat) by 5:00pm. Taxi transfers from Skopje airport may be arranged upon request and with an additional fee (around EUR 70), which could be shared among passengers and paid directly to the driver. We will discuss further during orientation.

There are no visa requirements for U.S. citizen travelling to North Macedonia for stays of up to 3 months. Passport’s expiration date must exceed departure date by at least 3 months.

Citizens of other countries are asked to check the North Macedonia embassy website page at their home country for specific visa requirements.