Universiteti “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren

What Universiteti “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren does

Universiteti "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren (UPZ) is a public higher education institution established by Government of Kosovo Decision No. 01/87 on October 9, 2009, operating as the second public university in the Republic of Kosovo. Headquartered in Prizren, UPZ delivers accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs across six faculties: Computer Science, Life and Environmental Sciences, Law, Economics, Education, and Philology, serving primarily domestic secondary school graduates from southern Kosovo along with postgraduate students and international exchange participants.

The university operates a digital infrastructure stack comprising the SMU (Student Management System / Sistemi Elektronik i Menaxhimit për Student) for online applications, enrollment, fee payment generation, and exam management; an SAP (Anti-Plagiarism System) for academic integrity verification; and an E-Biblioteka (Electronic Library) providing access to international academic publishers including Cambridge, Duke University Press, IMF, Perlego, and ASTM. The SMU platform is developed by UniSoft. Supporting units include the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office (ZTDT), the Center for Teaching Excellence (QPM), the Nature & Biodiversity Lab (NaBiLab), and the One-Stop Student Services portal. The institution is governed by a Steering Council with academic leadership under Rector Prof. Asoc. Dr. Mentor Alishani.

UPZ's revenue model combines government funding from the Republic of Kosovo with tuition fees (approximately €50 per semester for full-time Bachelor students and €250 per semester for correspondence studies), a €10 application fee, and competitively awarded research grants including Erasmus+ KA103 and KA171 mobility funding, HERAS+ support, and Fulbright Specialist Program resources. The first admission round for academic year 2026/2027 plans to enroll 1,315 first-year Bachelor students. The institution is a member of the European University Association, the European University Forum (Rectors Forum), and the Balkan Universities Association, with active inter-institutional agreements supporting student and staff mobility with universities in Turkey, Germany, and Poland.

Name

Universiteti “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren

Legal name

Universiteti "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren

Website

https://uni-prizren.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Universiteti "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren is a public university in Kosovo, established in 2009, offering accredited Bachelor and Master programs across six faculties (Computer Science, Life/Environmental Sciences, Law, Economics, Education, Philology) to domestic and international students through the SMU digital platform and Erasmus+ mobility partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public Research Universities with Engineering/Polytechnic Emphasis (EDAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Bachelor degree programs
• Master degree programs
• Academic research
• University faculty services

Headquarters

HQ city

Prizren

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The university charges tuition fees to students. Regular (full-time) studies: approximately €50 per semester. Correspondence (part-time) studies: approximately €250 per semester. Application fee: €10. Additional administrative fees for transfers, certificates, and other services.
2. Government Funding: As a public university established by Government Decision No. 01/87, the university receives public funding from the Government of the Republic of Kosovo for operations, infrastructure, and programs.
3. Research Grants and Project Funding: The university pursues international and domestic research grants (e.g., Erasmus+ projects, research grants for small grants). Funding supports faculty research, student mobility, and institutional development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Universiteti "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren is a public university offering accredited Bachelor and Master degree programs across six faculties: Computer Science, Life and Environmental Sciences, Law, Philology, Economics, and Education. The university delivers teaching on-site in Prizren, Kosovo, with supplementary digital services including the SMU online student management portal, an electronic library, and an anti-plagiarism system. It also runs annual international summer school programs and supports student/staff mobility via Erasmus+ partnerships.

Product overview

Universiteti "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren is a public university in Kosovo offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across six faculties: Faculty of Computer Science, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Philology, Faculty of Economics, and Faculty of Education. The university operates with integrated digital platforms including SMU (Student Management System) for enrollment and academic records, an electronic library (E-Biblioteka), and an anti-plagiarism system (SAP). Supporting services include the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office, Center for Teaching Excellence, and One-Stop Student Services. The institution also runs annual International Summer School programs and various Erasmus+ mobility initiatives.

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Products and services

• Fakulteti i Shkencave Kompjuterike (Faculty of Computer Science) Academic faculty offering Bachelor and Master programs in Computer Science, including Information Technology and Telecommunication, Software Design, and Software Engineering professional programs, serving secondary school graduates and Bachelor graduates pursuing advanced studies.
• Fakulteti i Shkencave të Jetës dhe Mjedisit (Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences) Academic faculty offering Bachelor and Master programs in Agrobusiness, Forest Sciences and Environment, and Agricultural Business Management, serving students pursuing life and environmental science careers.
• Fakulteti Juridik (Faculty of Law) Academic faculty providing legal education at Bachelor and Master levels, offering programs in law and legal studies for students pursuing legal careers.
• Fakulteti i Filologjisë (Faculty of Philology) Academic faculty offering language and literature studies at Bachelor and Master levels, with two newly accredited programs in June 2026, for students pursuing philology and language careers.
• Fakulteti Ekonomik (Faculty of Economics) Academic faculty offering Business Administration and Economics programs at Bachelor and Master levels, with the MBA program re-accredited five times, for students pursuing business and economic careers.
• Fakulteti i Edukimit (Faculty of Education) Academic faculty focused on teacher education and educational sciences offering Bachelor and Master programs for students preparing for teaching and educational careers.
• International Summer School Prizren (ISSP) Annual international summer school program offering courses across various disciplines, with student and professor exchanges, serving international university students seeking short-term academic experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,315 first-year Bachelor students admitted per academic year (2026/2027 first round)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU - Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Delegation from the German Federal Environmental Foundation visited UPZ on June 22, 2026, to advance cooperation on biochar research and sustainable development, particularly relevant to the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences.
• ASHAK (Academy of Sciences and Arts of Kosovo)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Memorandum of Cooperation signed between University of Prizren and ASHAK on June 18, 2026, to support joint academic activities, research collaboration, and institutional development.
• European University Association (EUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional membership providing access to European higher education policy networks, best practice exchange, and collaborative institutional development initiatives across European universities.
• European University Forum (Rectors Forum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the forum enables engagement with other university leaders on European higher education policy, shared challenges, and strategic development.
• Balkan Universities Association (BAUNAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional institutional membership supporting cooperation with other Balkan universities on academic exchange, research collaboration, and joint activities.
• HERAS+ (Higher Education Research and Applied Science)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHERAS+ is a higher education research and applied science network that supports institutional quality enhancement and capacity building in Kosovo's higher education sector.
• Erasmus+ (European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU mobility program supporting student and staff exchanges with partner universities. UPZ participates in KA103 (European program countries) and KA171 (third countries) mobility actions. Inter-institutional agreements with Anadolu University (Turkey), HNEE (Germany), University of Necmettin Erbakan (Turkey), University of Szczecin (Poland), and others.
• American Advising Center (AAC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing students with advising services for study opportunities in the United States, including information on American universities, scholarships, and application guidance.
• Oda e Hotelierisë dhe Turizmit të Kosovës (OHT - Kosovo Chamber of Hospitality and Tourism)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal industry partnership supporting practical training, internships, and industry-academia collaboration, particularly relevant for the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences and tourism-related programs.
• T2P (Theory to Practice) Centers for Innovation and EmploymentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerT2P is a network of innovation and employment centers. UPZ hosts T2P activities and the associated NGO 'T2P-Europe'. Partnership supports student innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment-oriented initiatives.
• Teach for KosovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting teacher education, placement of graduates in schools, and education reform initiatives relevant to the Faculty of Education.
• ResearchCULTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject focused on enhancing research culture in Kosovo's higher education institutions, supporting research output improvement and academic development.
• QUADICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQUADIC is a research and development project supporting innovation and knowledge transfer in Kosovo's higher education sector.
• SMART4ALLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project supporting digital skills and smart technologies across universities, with UPZ as a participant institution.
• PhD ICK KES (Erasmus+ Co-founded)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+-co-funded initiative supporting doctoral education and research capacity building across Kosovo institutions.
• Fulbright Specialist Program (US Department of State)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Fulbright Specialist Program brings American academics (e.g., Dr. Carl Canlas) to UPZ for training sessions for academic staff, administrative staff, and students. Supports knowledge transfer and curriculum development in priority areas.
• EducationUSAmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network promoting U.S. higher education. The EducationUSA Corner inaugurated at UPZ in June 2026 provides advising services to students interested in studying in the United States.
• Anadolu University (Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErasmus+ inter-institutional agreement for student and staff mobility. Anadolu University allocated 2 incoming student positions for Fall Semester 2026/2027 with €800/month support plus travel grants, as announced in May 2026.
• HNEE (Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde, Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman university with which UPZ academic staff conducted Erasmus+ mobility. HNEE is a partner for sustainable development and environmental sciences, relevant to FSHJM programs.
• University of Necmettin Erbakan (Turkey)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErasmus+ KA171 partner institution. Staff mobility program (Project No. 2023-1-TR01-KA171-HED-000167417) enables academic and administrative staff exchanges. Teaching mobility requires minimum 8 hours teaching over 5 working days.
• University of Szczecin (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErasmus+ partner for student exchange during academic year/winter semester 2026/2027.
• CIVIC (Erasmus+ Project)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIVIC is a new Erasmus+-funded project at UPZ focused on strengthening civic and digital competencies of students and young people. Announced as the university's newest Erasmus+ project.
• SINCERE (Erasmus+ Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ SINCERE project at UPZ focuses on promoting and raising awareness among students. UPZ organized promotional activities for this project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Anadolu University: Major Turkish public university with significant distance/open-learning programs. Connected to UPZ through Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement for student and staff mobility, making it a relevant peer for understanding Turkish partnership dynamics and open education models.
• Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde (HNEE): German public university specializing in sustainable development and environmental sciences. UPZ partner for Erasmus+ staff mobility, particularly relevant for the Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences. Comparable as a specialized public university with strong sustainability focus.

Regional players

• State University of Tetovo: Public university in North Macedonia offering multi-faculty programs in a regional city context. Comparable to UPZ as a public multi-faculty institution serving a non-capital regional area in the Western Balkans, with similar challenges of competing against larger capital-city universities.
• South East European University: Multi-faculty university in North Macedonia with strong international profile and English-medium programs. Comparable to UPZ as a Western Balkans institution emphasizing international partnerships and serving a diverse student body, though operating at different scale.
• University of Tirana: Albania's oldest and largest public university, operating as a multi-faculty comprehensive research institution. Comparable in structure and public-university model to UPZ, though at significantly larger scale and serving a different national market.

Direct peers

• University of Peja 'Haxhi Zeka': Public university in western Kosovo offering multi-faculty programs. Direct peer as another regional Kosovo public university with comparable size, public funding model, and faculty-based structure serving a similar domestic market segment.
• University of Pristina: The largest and oldest public university in Kosovo, founded in 1970. Directly comparable as a multi-faculty public research university operating under the same Government of Kosovo framework, with significantly larger scale, more established brand, and broader program portfolio. UPZ is positioned as the secondary public university in the same system.
• University of Mitrovica 'Isa Boletini': Public university in northern Kosovo established in 2013, similar profile to UPZ as a newer public institution serving a regional city. Operates multiple faculties and competes in the same domestic public higher education market with comparable structural characteristics.
• University of Gjilan 'Kadri Zeka': Public university in eastern Kosovo operating multiple faculties with Bachelor and Master programs. Directly comparable as another newer Kosovo public institution with similar scale, regional focus, and government funding model.

Broad incumbents

• University of Sarajevo: Bosnia and Herzegovina's largest public university with extensive multi-faculty structure and longer history. Comparable as a regional public research university in the Western Balkans with similar faculty-based organizational model, though at much larger scale and longer establishment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofPrizren
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityofprizren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-ukshin-hoti-prizren

Compliance3 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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