International Cooperation and Projects

In fulfillment of its mission, the University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani", emphasizes the international cooperation in terms of teaching and research by promoting cooperation with universities and other partners anywhere in the world. The international approach of the university includes and harmonizes various aspects of university life: teaching, research and administration. In this context, UGJFA is committed to giving an international dimension and presence to research conducted at the university, publications carried out by the university and by academic staff inside and outside through scientific research, student exchange, academic and administrative staff with universities partners, as well as the establishment and strengthening of international cooperation.

The strategic goal of the University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani" is the development and improvement of all forms of international cooperation, in order to mobilize students and staff, continuing with joint study programs of all levels, scientific research and involvement in programs and European projects.

The work of the Directorate of International Cooperation and Projects focuses mainly on European Union research and development programs such as: Horizon 2020; Erasmus +; European Science and Technology Program (COST); Euraxess Network but also to other international / research programs for research and development such as Regional Research Promotion Program (RRPP), etc.

Following this priority and the Erasmus Policy Declaration, the University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani", although not part of it, has approved the European Education Policy elaborated in the part of the Bologna Process and has expressed its readiness to make changes that lead to the European Higher Education Area - EHEA.

In this spirit, in the framework of International Cooperation and projects at UGJFA are established:

International Cooperation Office is a structure set up within the University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani, which will work with a wide range of regionally, nationally and internationally partners. Therefore University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani, with the aim of creating greater opportunities for students and academic staff, is paying great advantage intensifying international cooperation activities with international character, as well as initiatives of agreements of cooperation exchange of students and academic staff, intensive participation in EU programs, as well as cooperation with institutions of European countries and beyond.

The Office for Project Management has been established as UGJFA aims to be involved in as many academic and scientific development projects as possible in the framework of European higher education projects, projects that above all entertain the development of academic staff, teacher and student mobility, application of European quality standards, organization of joint scientific conferences, transfer and adaptation of pedagogical methods by internationally renowned authors, equipment of teaching facilities and laboratories, etc.

The Office for Career Development and Alumni focuses on integrating graduate students into the job market and their career development. It deals with the professional well-being of individuals who have completed their studies at the University of Gjakova "Fehmi Agani" and their interconnection. Through various meetings and activities that will be developed by OCDA, students will be supported in transmitting ideas, initiatives, innovation and cooperation to each other, which will help them face the challenges of the labor market. OCDA offers many opportunities for former students to be promoted as: presenting work to other graduates and UGJFA students, to be an active part of social, educational and cultural life, to have the opportunity to exchange information about development opportunities of career etc.

Through them we will try to analyze our challenges as UGJFA. They will get answers on what their needs are after graduation, and in this way modernize the curricula. The Office for Career Development and Alumni was formed around the university and includes graduates from all age groups.

Notes about projects

Across the University exciting and innovative projects are made possible through cooperation with partners and supporters. Still, project participation and management is new in academia, but University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani” do prioritise participation in different projects financed by EU, US programs supporting higher education and proudly do present below projects:

 

Programme or initiative

Reference number

Beneficiary Organization

Title of the project

Projects in implementation

Erasmus+ CBHEI

610307-EPP-1-2019-AL-EPPKA2-CBE-JP

Polis University,
Albania

DRIVE

Develop, Research and InnoVAtion capacitiEs in Albania and Kosovo

Erasmus+ CBHEI

610000-EPP-1-2019-XK-EPPKA2-CBHE-SP

IBC-M College

ResearchCult

Enhancing Research Culture in Higher Education in Kosovo

Erasmus+ CBHEI

609906-EPP-1-2019-XK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP

University of Prishtina,

Faculty of Education

QATEK

Towards Quality Oriented System of Initial Teacher Education to Increase Teacher Professionalism in Kosovo

 

Erasmus+ CBHEI

609786-EPP-1-2019-XK-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP

University “Kadri Zeka”

QUADIC

Quality Development of International Cooperation and Project Management

Erasmus+ CBHEI

598602-EPP-!-XK-EPPK

College Haimerer

SMAHPC

Student-run Multidisciplinary Allied Health Practice Centre

US Embassy

 

University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani”

"Sustainable use of groundwater resources and safe drinking water in the municipality of Gjakova"

Swiss CARITAS

 

University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani”

Establishing high quality preschool standards by strengthening education, science and the economy - HOPE

Project already finished

Erasmus+ CBHEI

573733-EPP-1-2016-1-FI-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP

Universiteti Metropolia

SOCRE

Developing Social Rehabilitation through Education

Erasmus+ CBHEI

561695-EPP-1-2015-1-UK-EPPKA2- CBHE-JP

Stafordshire University

EUFORIA

Entrepreneurial Universities for Industry Alliances

HERAS

 

University “Kadri Zeka”

Capacity Building in International Relations and Project Writing

HERAS

 

University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani”

Set up effective institutionalized interaction between University and Alumni – a concept for Kosovo and/ or the University of Gjakova

HERAS

 

University of Gjakova “Fehmi Agani”

Prevalence of Sarcopenia and the Impact of Genetic Factors


 

Notes about the projects we have applied and we are waiting for the results

Following are notes on the projects we have applied to this call:

Program

Title

Grant holder

ERASMUS+ CBHEI

“Boosting Experiential Learning through Virtual Reality in Health Studies”

University of Gjakova

“Fehmi Agani”,

Kosovo
 

ERASMUS+ CBHEI

“UNIVERSITIES' SUSTAINABLE AND PRACTICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING- U-SAPET”
 

ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY,

Turkey

ERASMUS+ Structural Project

 

“Strengthening university autonomy and increasing accountability and transparency of Western Balkans Universities (STAND)”

Kolegji IBC-M

Kosovo

ERASMUS+ CBHEI

“BUILDING CAPACITY THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION TOWARDS IMPROVING AND SUSTAINING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN COMMUNITIES – SUSWELL”

HANZEHOGESCHOOL GRONINGEN STICHTING,
Netherland

ERASMUS+ CBHEI

 

“Client-centered Interdisciplinary Social Service Education and Entrepreneurship / CISE”

“Heimerer” College

Kosovo

ERASMUS+ CBHEI

 

Deploying innovation hub to support the Balkan Industrial Revolution 4.0 - HuBIR4.0

HARAKOPIO UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS,

Greece

ERASMUS+ CBHEI

 

RAPID-Rapid Product Innovation and Development

Universum College

Kosovo

AUF call COVID-19

 

RCAIAC-19 - Roma Ashkali and Egyptian community awareness information on COVID 19

University of Gjakova

“Fehmi Agani”

Kosovo

AUF call COVID-19

 

La protection et la prévention de la propagation de COVID-19, aussi le traitement psychologique de victimes de violence domestique pendant la pandémie (avec un focus particulier sur les femmes dans les Maisons Sûres à Gjakova et Peja)

University of Gjakova

“Fehmi Agani”

Kosovo

AUF call COVID-19

 

La communauté rom du Kosovo contre COVID-19: Les services de santé pendant la pandémie à la communauté rom

University of Gjakova

“Fehmi Agani”

Kosovo

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Staff

Freskina Mula - Official at the Career Development Center

Email: [email protected]

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