University of Prizren explained

University of Prizren
Native Name:	Universiteti i Prizrenit "Ukshin Hoti"
Latin Name:	Universitas Prizreniensis
Established:	7 December 1962 (SHLP) 1 October 2010 (UPZ)
Rector:	Prof. Assoc. Dr. Mentor Alishani
Campus:	Urban
Students:	4,035 (2020) ^[1]
Academic Staff:	197

The University of Prizren (Albanian: Universiteti i Prizrenit, Latin: Universitas Prizreniensis) is a public university located in Prizren, Kosovo. It was originally established in 1962 as the High Pedagogical Institute (Shkolla e Lartë Pedagogjike - SHLP). It was re-established in 2010 under the present name.^[2] It offers bachelor degrees and master degrees in different fields.^[3]

History

University of Prizren is inherited from the High Pedagogical Institute which was established in 1962. The present form of the University started in 2010 with the decision number 01/87 of the government of Kosovo.^[4] Studies are mainly offered in the Albanian language. Minority languages Bosnian and Turkish are also offered in the Faculty of Education and Faculty of Computer Sciences.

Faculties and departments

• Faculty of Economics
  • Business Administration
  • International Management
  • Accounting and Auditing
• Faculty of Law
  • Law
• Faculty of Computer Science^[5]
  • Information Technologies and Telecommunication
  • Software Design
  • Computer Science and Communication Technologies
• Faculty of Philology^[6]
  • Albanian Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature
  • German Language and Literature
• Faculty of Education
  • Primary Education
  • Preschool Education
• Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences^[7]
  • Forest and Environmental Sciences
  • Agribusiness
  • Agribusiness Management

See also

• Education in Prizren
• University of Pristina
• Monumental Complex of the Albanian League of Prizren

References

• Self Evaluation Report (in Albanian)
• Self Evaluation Report (in English)
• Quality Assurance and Enhancement Strategy of the University of Prizren

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Notes and References

1. https://old.uni-prizren.com/en/university.html
2. Web site: Brief description of the institution's history. June 13, 2018.
3. Web site: Historiku i Universitetit. sq. June 13, 2018.
4. Web site: Mission and vision of UPZ. June 13, 2018.
5. Web site: Faculty of Computer Science. sq. June 13, 2018.
6. Web site: Faculty of Philology. June 13, 2018.
7. Web site: Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences. June 13, 2018.