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'''Epoka University''' (EU) is a private for-profit university founded in 2007 in [[Tirana]], [[Albania]]. It received accreditation by the [[Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education]] in 2011.<ref>[http://www.aaal.edu.al/AL/ial_te_akred.htm Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education]</ref>
'''Epoka University''' (EU) is a private for-profit university founded in 2007 in [[Tirana]], [[Albania]]. It received accreditation by the [[Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education]] in 2011.<ref>[http://www.aaal.edu.al/AL/ial_te_akred.htm Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education]</ref>


The university is part of the [[Gülen movement]],<ref>Kerem Öktem, [http://balkanmuslims.com/pdf/Oktem-Balkan-Muslims.pdf "New Islamic actors after the Wahhabi intermezzo: Turkey’s return to the Muslim Balkans"], European Studies Centre, University of Oxford, December 2010</ref> which has been active in Albania since 1992 and operates a number of schools through the [[Turgut Özal Education Company]].<ref>[http://www.turgutozal.edu.al Turgut Özal Education Company official website]</ref>
The university itself is [[nonsectarian]], though allegations exists that the university is part of the [[Gülen movement]],<ref>Kerem Öktem, [http://balkanmuslims.com/pdf/Oktem-Balkan-Muslims.pdf "New Islamic actors after the Wahhabi intermezzo: Turkey’s return to the Muslim Balkans"], European Studies Centre, University of Oxford, December 2010</ref> which has been active in Albania since 1992 and operates a number of schools through the [[Turgut Özal Education Company]].<ref>[http://www.turgutozal.edu.al Turgut Özal Education Company official website]</ref>


Epoka University has signed [[Memorandum of understanding|MoU]]s with universities in Albania<ref>[http://www.epoka.edu.al/new/index.php?p=main&id=215 Nënshkruhet Memorandumi i Mirëkuptimit mes Universitetit Epoka dhe Universitetit "Aleksandër Moisiu"], Epoka University (in Albanian)</ref> and other countries.
Epoka University has signed [[Memorandum of understanding|MoU]]s with universities in Albania<ref>[http://www.epoka.edu.al/new/index.php?p=main&id=215 Nënshkruhet Memorandumi i Mirëkuptimit mes Universitetit Epoka dhe Universitetit "Aleksandër Moisiu"], Epoka University (in Albanian)</ref> and other countries.

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Epoka University
Universiteti Epoka
Latin: Tempus
MottoThe New Era of Education / Epoka e Re e Arsimimit
TypePrivate university. Study levels offered: Bachelor, Master, PhD
Established2007
RectorProf. Dr. Remzi Altin
Academic staff
50
Students1000 (max. expected 2000)
Undergraduates800
Postgraduates200
Location
Tirana
,
Albania
CampusRinas (suburban)
ColorsBlue and white
AffiliationsBalkan Universities Network
Websitewww.epoka.edu.al

Epoka University (EU) is a private for-profit university founded in 2007 in Tirana, Albania. It received accreditation by the Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education in 2011.[1]

The university itself is nonsectarian, though allegations exists that the university is part of the Gülen movement,[2] which has been active in Albania since 1992 and operates a number of schools through the Turgut Özal Education Company.[3]

Epoka University has signed MoUs with universities in Albania[4] and other countries. On January 22nd, 2013, Epoka University and Yunus Social Business GmbH of the Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus signed the MoU aiming at providing new opportunities to disadvantaged individuals and communities. [5]

In terms of web exposure, Epoka University is one of the most visible in Albania.[6]

Epoka University has two faculties, the Faculty of Architecture and Engineering and the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, eight academic departments, and two research centers:

  • Architecture
  • Banking and Finance
  • Business and Management|Administration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Economics
  • Business Informatics
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Center of European Studies
  • Earthquake and Construction Technologies Research Center

Epoka University has 1000 students, including 200 graduate students. It attracts students from Albania, Turkey, Kosovo, Montenegro, and Macedonia.

The language of instruction at Epoka University is English. The study programs are compatible with the Bologna system.[citation needed] The Rinas campus is located 12 km (30 minutes) from the city center, near the Tirana International Airport.

See also

References

  1. ^ Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education
  2. ^ Kerem Öktem, "New Islamic actors after the Wahhabi intermezzo: Turkey’s return to the Muslim Balkans", European Studies Centre, University of Oxford, December 2010
  3. ^ Turgut Özal Education Company official website
  4. ^ Nënshkruhet Memorandumi i Mirëkuptimit mes Universitetit Epoka dhe Universitetit "Aleksandër Moisiu", Epoka University (in Albanian)
  5. ^ [http://www.epoka.edu.al/?pid=4&newsid=386&ntitle=Epoka-University-and-Yunus-Social-Business-GmbH-signed-Memorandum-of-Understanding- Epoka University and Yunus Social Business GmbH signed Memorandum of Understanding
  6. ^ Ranking Web of World Universities

External links

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