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The '''University of Vlora'''is a public, state supported, doctoral/research |
The '''University of Vlora'''is a public, state supported, doctoral/research university in [[Vlora]], [[Albania]]. Founded as Vlora Technological University in 1994 by then Prime Minister Prof. Dr. [[Sali Berisha]], it was the first of many universities to be founded in the post-communism Albania. In a short period of time it has grown to be the second largest university in Albania and it is the leading research university in the country. Its goal is to become one of the leading research institutions in Europe. |
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==History of the University== |
==History of the University== |
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| Motto | Veritas et Virtus (Latin) |
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| Type | Public, |
| Established | October 10, 1994 |
| Chancellor | Tanush Shaska |
| Provost | Pranvera Resulaj |
Academic staff | 485 |
| Students | 14,020[1] |
| Undergraduates | 13,208 |
| Postgraduates | 812 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Black and Red |
| Nickname | Kuqezinjte |
| Website | www.univlora.edu.al |
The University of Vlorais a public, state supported, doctoral/research university in Vlora, Albania. Founded as Vlora Technological University in 1994 by then Prime Minister Prof. Dr. Sali Berisha, it was the first of many universities to be founded in the post-communism Albania. In a short period of time it has grown to be the second largest university in Albania and it is the leading research university in the country. Its goal is to become one of the leading research institutions in Europe.
History of the University
The Founding
The University of Vlora was created in 1994 as a Technological University. It started with a few hundred students and today is the second biggest university in Albania with roughly 15 000 students.
Location and campus
The UV is located in the heart of Vlora, in Skela region, near the Port of Vlora. Being only a few hundred meters from the coast and overlooking the Bay of Vlora, the university is an excellent place to study and live. UV offers many excellent programs in sciences and engineering.
Education
Schools
Bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs are offered through the following academic units:
International Studies
UV’s history of commitment to international education.
Graduate Courses:Tuition for graduate courses for foreign citizens is 50 Euros per credit in addition to registration fees.
Undergraduate courses: Tuition for undergraduate courses for foreign citizens is 30 Euros per credit in addition to registration fees.
Research
UV is the leading research university in Albania. It is the most active university in Albania in organizing research conferences, inviting researchers from leading institutions, and sending its own researchers abroad. Some of the most active areas of research are mathematics, computer science, and engineering.
Vlora Conference Center is a leading group in organizing conferences in Albania and has organized conferences in a yearly bases at the University of Vlora. Its board is made of internationally known scientists.
There are two internationally known journals which call the University of Vlora home:
[Albanian Journal of Mathematics]
Albanian Journal of Mechanical Engineering]
Community
Below are some links about the city of Vlora and the Laberia region
The municipality of Vlora (Bashkia e Vlores)
The region of Vlora (Qarku i Vlores)
Vlora Guide
UV People
Heads of the University
Throuughout its short history the University of Vlora has been directed by the following presidents:
Student Organizations
External links
- ^ a b "University of Vlora Fact Book 2008" (PDF). University of Vlora. 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-07.