[5] UGD has numerous university symbols, including a coat of arms, flag, insignia, gown, plaque, and anthem.

[7][8] UGD also has numerous research laboratories, including UNILAB, that focus on various topics, including electronic microscopy, food quality inspection, microscopic sample preparation, radio pharmacy, dental research, and computer security and digital forensics.

It consists of the Rector, Vice-Rectors, the Secretary General, and the administrative departments that support the function of UGD's units.

[11] The Senate passes the University Statute and decides on UGD's educational, scientific, artistic, and professional activities.

[14] The status of a University student is obtained by enrolling in the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral studies at the faculties and the higher vocational institution at UGD.

[15] Prospective students must pass external and internal examinations within the state graduation exam in order to be accepted.

[citation needed] The student programmes of the University may not list the candidates who have less than 40 points obtained on all grounds.

[citation needed] To be enrolled at UGD, foreign students must complete a four-year secondary education, obtain a decision for recognition of the secondary school diploma by the Macedonian Ministry of Education and Science, and acquire certificates for Macedonian.

[citation needed] UGD is a member of the Erasmus scholarship network, which involves a foreign exchange or study-abroad program.

[citation needed] Exams that students take while staying abroad are recognized in accordance with the rules of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System.