1. „A. Xhuvani“ University Elbasan, Albania

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City of Elbasan
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City of Elbasan
Elbasan is a city in central Albania. It is located close to Shkumbin River. It is one of the largest cities in Albania.
Elbasan is an ancient settlement, an important road junction.
Elbasani region is well known for the good tradition in education, often called ‘the cradle of education.
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University of Elbasan
“Aleksandër Xhuvani” University of Elbasan dates back to the year 1909, December 1, when the first National Teachers’ Training High School opened its doors, (called in Albanian: Normale), which trained teachers for elementary schools, who were spread all over the areas where Albanians lived.
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5. The University of Elbasan
In 1971 it was transformed into the Higher Pedagogical Institute
On November, 1991, it got the status of University.
The university is named after Aleksander Xhuvani, an Albanian philologist and educator from Elbasan city.
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“A. Xhuvani” University is the university of science, tradition and teacher training.
At the moment University of Elbasan (UE) numbers about students and 223 full time academic staff and …. supportive staff.
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Aims and Objectives
To support students in their desire for higher education combined with practical experience
To enable students to become responsible, self-thinking, initiative and cooperative leaders and experts
To facilitate the educational process through dynamic and quality programs
To cooperate in research projects with other institutions and enterprises
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8. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Currently five faculties function in UE:
Faculty of Human Sciences, (FHS)
Faculty of Natural Sciences, (FNS)
Faculty of Education Sciences, (FES)
Faculty of Economy and Business (FEB)
Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences (FMTS)
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Programs
There are 32 study programs for Bachelor Studies,
37 study programs for Master Studies
2 study programs for Doctoral Studies in Albanology.
In the near future we are going to open Doctoral Studies in Education.
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10. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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11. The Faculty of Human Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities has different departments and offers different study -programs of the first level (Bachelor), of the second level (Master) and of the third level (Doctoral studies):
Department of History and Geography
Department of English and German languages
Department of Italian and French languages
Department of Albanian language
Department of Literature and Journalisms
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12. The Faculty of Education Sciences
The Faculty of Education Sciences has different departments and offers different study -programs of the first level (Bachelor) and of the second level (Master)
Department of Psychology
Department of Methodology in Teaching
Department of Civics Education
Department of Social Sciences
Department of Physical Education and Sport
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13. The Faculty of Economy and Business
The Faculty of Economics offers different study -programs of the first level (Bachelor) and of the second level (Master)
- Department of Business and Administration
- Finance and Account
- Economics and Law
- Economics and Informatics
The faculty offers a broad-based program with a
wide range of optional subjects.
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14. The Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Natural Sciences has different departments und offers different study -programs of the first level (Bachelor). of the second level (Master)
Department of Mathematics and Informatics
Department of Physics
Department of Chemistry
Department of Biology
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15. The Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences
The Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences offers different study -programs of the first level (Bachelor) and of the second level (Master)
Department of pre-clinical and clinical subjects
Department of Nursery
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ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
Academic System Structure
Our academic system is based upon the Bologna Agreement. That is, we utilize ECTS hours in describing our coursework. For example, all of our Bachelor programs require the completion of at least 180 ECTS hours.
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17. The strongest quality points of our university are:
The quality formation of new teachers and professional development of in-service teachers,
The digitalized University Library, which has on-line network with National Library and other universities libraries in and outside the country.
UE is a center of research in the three cycles of study, the doctoral program in the field of Albanology is unique.
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Teaching Methods
University of Elbasan emphasizes dynamic student-centred teaching methods in all of our academic programs. Each class session is a combination of review, new material, asking questions, completing homework tasks, presentations by the students, project work, etc. Student-centred teaching also means that the workload is evenly distributed throughout the academic term. All courses are focused on the practical implementation of all the theory lectured at University.
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19. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
The institutional evaluation is an instrument that strengthens the faculties and their supporting units and thus the university as a whole institution. The importance of this evaluation method for each level can be summarized as follows.
For the management level of the university
For administration / central facilities
For the faculties, lecturers and students, teaching and research
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20. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
Objectives of institutional evaluation
Strategic embedding
Transparency and confidentiality
Participation
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21. INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM
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Self-evaluation
Instruments of quality assurance
1. Self-evaluation
The following instruments are applied for self-evaluation:
Lecture evaluation
Graduate evaluation
Evaluation of service quality
2. External evaluation
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23. Relations with other universities
University of Elbasan has close relations with the universities within Albania. We often are parts of various projects and work together a lot.
Universities in the region, State University of Tetovo (MK), SEEU (MK), University of Prishtina (KOSOVO), ETC.
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24. Relations with other universities
We also have relations with the University of Bari/ Italy, IUFM, University of Poitiers/ Montpellier/ France, University of Graz, University of Vienna/Austria, University of Cologna/ Munich/ Bochum/ Erfurt Germany etc.
We have more than 25 Bilateral Agreements with different universities abroad
We are partners in different Tempus Programs

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Networks
South-East European University Network
Erasmus Mundus
Cooperation in the field of Albanology with the University of Munich/ Germany
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Facilities
University Library
The Library is located in a separate building behind the main building of the University. Most of the literature needed for studying can be found there. Various materials, books on different disciplines, manuals, teachers’ dissertations, student diploma thesis, magazines, newspapers, and others aim at fulfilling the needs of students and faculty staff. The materials are arranged according to subjects and themes.
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27. The Information Center
The Information Center provides the students with information about studying in general at the university. It provides the students with the structure, the curricula, the syllabi, brochures, leaflets, textbooks, on all kinds of matters relating to the studies at UE. This center also deals with registrations, making appointments, filling out various kinds of documents for students, confirmation of admission, reference documents, databases on educational programs available here, etc.
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Media Center
Information and Communication Technology, Media Center,
There are computer rooms where the students learn and practice computer skills regularly according to a programmed schedule.
Free Wireless Internet for faculty staff and students
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Student Council
UE has a Student Council. It is an active student body that represents all students.
Students have their representatives in the Faculty scientific Council and in the Senate
They act as a bridge between students and faculties staff, and bring the voice of the students as well.
Some of its activities are: workshops, evaluation sheets for teaching methods, for syllabi, for improving student life in the dormitory, etc.
It also organizes field trips, tours, social events, etc.
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30. Foreign Relations Office Board
This office works for the whole university in the field of International affairs.
It organizes activities with visiting scholars, guest lecturers, deals with designing projects, promoting partnership, etc. Some of the services provided from this office are:
Information about the university
Coordinating various projects and grants
Social events and dinners with foreigners and other guests
Improving contacts between our university and foreign and Albanian homologues
Improving contacts between our students and foreign students
Introducing foreign professors and students to Albanian culture and our country
Organizing various activities
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Contacts
University “Aleksander Xhuvani” Elbasan,
Rruga “Rinia” 3001 Elbasan Albania
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fax :
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