Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology - IZIIS

What Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology - IZIIS does

The Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology (IZIIS) is a public academic research institute based in Skopje, North Macedonia, operating under Ss. Cyril and Methodius University. Founded in 1965 following the devastating 1963 Skopje earthquake, IZIIS serves as the country's national reference institution for earthquake engineering and engineering seismology. It delivers higher education at the masters and doctoral levels, producing 219 masters and 71 doctoral graduates over its 60-year history, and conducts scientific research in seismic hazard assessment, structural dynamics, and earthquake-resistant design. The institute also provides applied engineering consulting to government and municipal authorities on seismic risk and structural safety.

IZIIS's core offerings include graduate academic programs (2nd and 3rd cycle studies), specialized continuing-education courses (SHAKE-IT-UP and CADAC), and the iKnow learning management platform. Research services span experimental and analytical earthquake engineering, supported by physical testing infrastructure typical of the discipline. The institute participates in international research collaborations, including the MaStER_G Project and the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) foundation, positioning it within the global seismic risk assessment community. Talent credentials are anchored by six decades of accumulated expertise and a documented pipeline of specialized graduates.

The institute operates on a non-commercial academic funding model, with revenue flowing primarily through university block funding, government research grants, and project-based consulting for public-sector clients. No commercial pricing is disclosed, and the 35-employee headcount reflects a focused academic and research operation rather than a scaled commercial enterprise. Customer segments are concentrated in graduate students/researchers and government/municipal authorities, with no evidence of private-sector commercial revenue diversification.

Name

Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology - IZIIS

Legal name

Republic of North Macedonia, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology - Skopje

Website

https://iziis.edu.mk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IZIIS is a public academic research institute in Skopje, North Macedonia, founded in 1965, that delivers masters and doctoral education, conducts scientific research, and provides applied consulting in earthquake engineering and seismology to government and municipal authorities.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Earthquake Engineering Research & Higher Education

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Geotechnical Site Investigation & Engineering Geology (Borings, Lab Testing) (EUAHAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Geotechnical Instrumentation & Monitoring (Settlement, Inclinometers, Piezometers) (IMAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Earthquake engineering research
• Engineering seismology services
• Seismic risk assessment
• Structural seismic analysis
• Graduate earthquake studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Skopje

HQ country

North Macedonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IZIIS is a public scientific research and higher education institute within Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje that conducts second and third cycle (master's and doctoral) studies, scientific research, and applied engineering consulting in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology. It delivers seismic risk assessment, structural analysis, seismic hazard modeling, and post-earthquake investigation services, alongside specialized professional training courses such as SHAKE-IT-UP and CADAC, supported by the iKnow learning management platform.

Product overview

IZIIS (Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology) is a scientific research and higher education institution within Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia. The institute operates as a unified structure offering educational programs (graduate and doctoral studies), scientific research services, and applied engineering consulting. Its portfolio includes second and third cycle academic programs, specialized courses such as SHAKE-IT-UP and CADAC, the iKnow learning management platform for student delivery, and comprehensive research services encompassing international and national projects in seismology and earthquake engineering. The institute celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, marking decades of continuous contribution to seismic safety, educational excellence, and post-earthquake missions.

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Products and services

• IZIIS Graduate Programs Higher education programs offering second and third cycle (master's and doctoral) studies in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology, for students pursuing advanced specialization in the field.
• SHAKE-IT-UP Course A specialized educational course offering in earthquake engineering and seismology offered by IZIIS to professionals and students.
• CADAC Course A specialized educational course program in earthquake engineering under IZIIS, with a dedicated alumni network of CADAC graduates.
• IZIIS Research Services Scientific research and applied engineering services in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology, including international and national research projects, seismic risk assessment, and post-earthquake investigation for public and institutional clients.
• iKnow Learning Platform A learning management platform integrated with the UKIM university system, used by IZIIS for student education and course delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 219 masters and 71 doctors of science trained and graduated

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MaStER_G ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026IZIIS is part of the MaStER_G (Master of Science in Seismology and Earthquake Engineering Research?) project. The institute actively participates in international collaborative research initiatives in seismology and earthquake engineering.
• GEM - Global Earthquake ModelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIZIIS collaborates with GEM (Global Earthquake Model) as part of international efforts to advance global seismic risk assessment and earthquake science.
• Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in SkopjecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIZIIS is an integral unit within the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University (UKIM), the largest and most prestigious university in North Macedonia. The institute operates under the university's governance structure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières): France's geological survey with significant seismic hazard assessment and engineering geology capabilities. Comparable to IZIIS's engineering geology and site assessment offerings but operates at far greater scale and broader portfolio.
• INGV (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia): Italy's national institute for geophysics, volcanology, and seismology, operating seismic networks and applied research. Comparable to IZIIS in seismology mandate and post-earthquake mission role, but at national-scale scope across Italy.
• GFZ Helmholtz Centre Potsdam – German Research Centre for Geosciences: Germany's national geosciences research centre with major seismology, geophysics, and seismic hazard programs. Larger, broader, and far better resourced than IZIIS but operates overlapping seismology research and is a potential partner/competitor for international projects.
• ETH Zurich Department of Earth Sciences: Swiss federal university department with leading seismology and earthquake engineering groups. Overlaps with IZIIS in seismology research and graduate education but operates in a much larger, well-funded research environment.

Direct peers

• Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI): US-based learned society and professional association advancing earthquake engineering research and practice. Comparable to IZIIS as a focal point for the seismology and earthquake-engineering research community and a convener of applied knowledge.
• National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE): Taiwan's national applied research center for earthquake engineering, combining experimental testing, consulting, and graduate training. Closely parallels IZIIS's research-plus-applied-services model in seismic hazard regions.
• ROSE School / UME School (IUSS Pavia): Graduate school at IUSS Pavia focused on earthquake engineering and engineering seismology. Directly comparable to IZIIS's second- and third-cycle graduate programs in the same narrow technical discipline.
• EUCENTRE Foundation (European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering): European centre based in Pavia, Italy specializing in earthquake engineering research, training, and applied consulting. Closely mirrors IZIIS's combined research-education-applied services model and shares the same Balkan/Mediterranean seismic-risk context.
• Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI): University-based earthquake engineering and seismology research institute at Bogazici University in Istanbul, Turkey. Directly comparable to IZIIS as it similarly combines seismological monitoring, graduate education, applied research, and post-earthquake field missions within a public university.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ukim.iziis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/institute-of-earthquake-engineering-and-engineering-seismology-iziis
• Instagraminstagram.com/iziis_mk

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