Center of Advanced and Postdoctoral Research at University “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje (CAPRIS UKIM) aims to foster and promote advanced research in the field of sustainable urban development through integrated and multidisciplinary approach to the challenges of the built environment, contemporary society and local communities.

The vision of CAPRIS UKIM is to establish a center of scientific excellence and high-quality research that will promote an informed and inclusive scientific and public debate about the topics and challenges that are relevant for the future sustainable development of the society. The vision of the Centre is based on principles of freedom of scientific research and mobility of young researchers for creation of sustainable, innovative and inclusive development. The vision of the Center will be achieved through promotion of regional and transnational cooperation and exchange in research and innovation on the topics of urban sustainable development. 

The main goal of CAPRIS UKIM is to enable and support the advancement and exchange of scientific knowledge among postdoctoral and young researchers in the domains that are important for creation of future urban sustainability.