The University of Prizren (Albanian: Universiteti i Prizrenit, Latin: Universitas Prizreniensis[citation needed]) 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]

University of Prizren
Universiteti i Prizrenit "Ukshin Hoti"
TypePublic
Established7 December 1962 (SHLP)
1 October 2010 (UPZ)
RectorProf. Assoc. Dr. Mentor Alishani
Academic staff
197
Studentsc. 4,035 (2020) [1]
Location,
CampusUrban
Colours   
Websiteuni-prizren.com

History

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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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "University".
  2. ^ "Brief description of the institution's history" (PDF). Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "Historiku i Universitetit" (in Albanian). Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  4. ^ "Mission and vision of UPZ" (PDF). Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  5. ^ "Faculty of Computer Science" (in Albanian). Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  6. ^ "Faculty of Philology". Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences". Retrieved June 13, 2018.

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