Epoka University

Epoka University
Universiteti Epoka
	Latin: Tempus
Motto	The New Era of Education / Epoka e Re e Arsimimit
Type	Private university. Study levels offered: Bachelor, Master, PhD
Established	2007
Rector	Prof. Dr. Remzi Altin
Academic staff	50
Students	1000 (max. expected 2000)
Undergraduates	800
Postgraduates	200
Location	Tirana, Albania
Campus	Rinas (suburban)
Colors	Blue and white
Affiliations	Gülen movement, Balkan Universities Network
Website	www.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.

References

^ Albanian Agency for Accreditation of Higher Education
^ Kerem Öktem, "New Islamic actors after the Wahhabi intermezzo: Turkey’s return to the Muslim Balkans", European Studies Centre, University of Oxford, December 2010
^ Turgut Özal Education Company official website
^ Nënshkruhet Memorandumi i Mirëkuptimit mes Universitetit Epoka dhe Universitetit "Aleksandër Moisiu", Epoka University (in Albanian)
^ [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
^ Ranking Web of World Universities

External links

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[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

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v t e Balkan Universities Network
Albania	University of Tirana University of Medicine (Tirana) Epoka University Eqrem Çabej University Fan S. Noli University Luigj Gurakuqi University Vitrina University
Bosnia and Herzegovina	University of Mostar University of Sarajevo University of Tuzla University of Zenica
Bulgaria	Agricultural University of Plovdiv American University in Bulgaria Burgas Free University Medical University–Varna Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen Sofia University University of Library Studies and Information Technologies Technical University of Gabrovo Technical University of Varna University of National and World Economy University of Food Technology Varna Free University Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo
Croatia	University of Zadar
Cyprus	European University of Lefke Northern Cyprus
Greece	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Democritus University of Thrace University of Ioannina University of Macedonia University of Thessaly
Kosovo	Iliria College University of Prishtina University of Priština (North Mitrovica)
North Macedonia	FON University International Balkan University St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje South East European University State University of Tetovo
Moldova	Comrat State University
Montenegro	Mediterranean University University of Montenegro
Romania	Babeș-Bolyai University
Serbia	University of Arts in Belgrade University of Belgrade University of Kragujevac University of Niš University of Novi Sad
Turkey	Atatürk University Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Dokuz Eylül University Fırat University Galatasaray University Istanbul University Kırklareli University Namık Kemal University Süleyman Demirel University Trakya University Bozok University
Guest members	Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Baku State University University of Graz

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