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      • 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 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.


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