University St. Kliment Ohridski – Bitola is the second Macedonian state university located mainly in Bitola, with faculties in Prilep, Ohrid, Veles, Kichevo and Skopje. It was founded on 25 April 1979, but the name "St. Kliment Ohridski" was not given until late 1994.
The number of enrolled students exceeds 15,000.University St. Kliment Ohridski – Bitola offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.