Universum College

Universum College (Albanian: Kolegji Universum) is a university in Prishtina, Kosovo.  It was  founded in 2005 . The university offers 15 undergraduate programs and 8 graduate programs. Studies can be offered with dual study memberships (internship and study) or double degrees with EU universities for specific studies. The college as a higher education provider is accredited by the Kosovo Accreditation Agency. The university is partnered up with 152 (28 EU countries) universities within the Erasmus+ program. Universum College is also accredited by the University of Northampton to offer programs with English curricula and standards. Students who attend these programs will receive a University of Northampton degree. UON is one of the universities listed in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Universum College

Universum College
Established	2005
Location	Prishtinë, Kosovo 42°33'38.3"N 21°08'16.9"E
Website	universum-ks.org

Universum College also offers two professional programs that are accredited by Pearson Plc. – Level 5 in Nursing and Level 5 in Integrated Design.

Campuses

Universum College has three campuses. One is located in Pristina (Lipjan), one in Ferizaj and one in Gjakova.

Study Programs

The university offers undergraduate programs in:

• Business and Management
• Computer Science
• Cosmetology
• Cyber security
• Dental Esthetics and Hygiene
• Dental Technician
• Digital Journalism
• English Language
• Fashion Design
• German Language
• Graphic design
• Interior Design
• Laboratory Biomedicine
• Law
• Nursing
• Nutrition and Fitness
• Physiotherapy
• Political Science

Postgraduate

The university offers postgraduate programs in

• Data Science
• Diplomacy
• Management
• Finance
• Sustainable Development of Food Production System

Professional Programs

• Nursing
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Fashion design
• eSport
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Marketing
• Digital Technology
• Cyber Security
• Data Analytics
• Cloud Networking
• Games and Animation
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Web and Content Management
• Business Analysis and Change Management

Vocational Studies

Universum College besides the regular undergraduate and graduate programs, offers a variety of vocational training and certifications. Some of the training and certifications offered on regular basis are:

• Anglia Language Certifications
• Universum Blockchain Institute
• Training in Marketing and Sales
• Management and Public PR
• Training in Edexel package

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

Universum College was accredited by the Kosovo Accreditation Agency for the first time in 2009 and re-accredited in 2022 for a period of 5 years, for Bachelor and Master Studies. Moreover, Universum College is licensed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Kosovo. Universum College has approved the quality assurance principles outlined in the Declaration of the European University Association for Quality and Quality Assurance in European Higher Education. Universum is also a member of the Harvard Business School MOC Network and the only teaching institution for the Microeconomics of Competitiveness course in Kosovo.

Internationalization

Erasmus+ Projects

Universum College has 152 Credit Mobility agreements and has been implementing 14 Capacity Building Projects within Erasmus + KA2 Action on Higher Education Funded by the EU Commission.

Erasmus + Projects K2

Some of the projects that have had contributions to Universum are:

• CONSUS - Connecting Science-Society Collaborations for Sustainability Innovation
• TEMPUS PROJECT
• TEMPUS PROJECT - “Supporting and Developing the Structures for QA at the Private Higher Education Institutions in Kosovo”.
• ITEM-(Innovative Teaching Education In Mathematics)
• KALCEA
• INTERBA- (Internationalization at Home)
• STEAMedu (MSc course in STEAM education)
• IDEA- (Inclusive tertiary Education in the West Balkans)
• E-UNITE
• CULTUR ACT
• REBUS (Oct 2016-present) REady for Business:
• STEPS (MSc in Sustainable Food Production Systems).
• E-VIVA (Enhancing and Validating Service-Related Competencies in Versatile Learning Environments in Western Balkan Universities)
• DRIVE INTERBA KALCEA; STEAMedu
• Inclusive tertiary EDucation in the West BAlkanS – IDEA

Partnered with University of Northampton

Universum College is accredited by The University of Northampton to offer programmes with English curricula and standards. Students who attend these programs will receive a University of Northampton degree upon graduation. UON is awarded Gold in the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Bachelor Programmes

• BA GRAPHIC DESIGN
• BSC ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
• BA FASHION
• BA GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION
• BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE
• BA BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Master Programmes

• MA BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
• MBA BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Double Degree with the Kajaani University Applied Sciences in Finland

BA Degree Program in Business and Management is a three-year dual-degree program offered jointly by Universum College in Kosovo and the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences in Finland.

Upon completion of studies in this program, students receive a Finnish BA degree in Business Administration from Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and a second Bachelor of Arts in Business and Management at Universum College.

MBA Double Degree with the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society in Germany

Master’s Degree Program in Business Administration is a two-year dual-degree program offered jointly by Universum College in Kosovo and the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society in Germany.

Within this program, studies start at Universum College and finish at Ludwigshafen University. Upon completion of studies in this program, students receive a German MBA degree in International Business Management from Ludwigshafen University and a second Master of Arts Management at Universum College. Within this program, studies start at Universum College and finish at Ludwigshafen University. Upon completion of studies in this program, students receive a German MBA degree in International Business Management from Ludwigshafen University and a second Master of Arts Management at Universum College.

Career & Welfare Office

The Career and Welfare Office is an integral part of the Universum College, originally founded in 2010 aiming to foster and increase the employment of students by equipping them with the right skill set for the national and international labor market.

Each student is obliged to register in the “Internship and Career Orientation” module, usually provided in their second or third year of studies.

Dual Studies

Universum College has developed partnerships and implemented projects with other companies for dual studies where students are offered full study funding, internships over three years and guaranteed employment in these companies in the departments of: Computer Science, Business and Management, German Language and Integrated Design. So far Universum College offers dual studies with these companies:

• Vision Agency
• Fox Group
• Albina Dyla Company
• Viva Fresh Store
• Publications

BALKAN JOURNAL

BALKAN JOURNAL (Supported by: The U.S. Department of State and The U.S. Embassy Pristina) International Journal of Balkan Policy Research is a double-blinded peer-reviewed Journal published by Universum college in Kosovo with the financial support of the US Embassy in Kosovo and the US State Department.

Other Publication

Many other publications including staff publications, translations can be found on the official website of Universum College.