The University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” has recorded a significant increase in student applications this year, with more than 1,000 additional applicants compared to the previous admissions cycle.
University Rector Arben Hajrullahu described the increase as a positive indicator of the institution’s progress, saying it reflects the university’s continued efforts and commitment to improving higher education.
“This year we had an increase of more than 1,000 applicants compared to last year. This is very good news and demonstrates the extensive work that has been done and continues to be carried out at the University of Prishtina,” Hajrullahu said.
He emphasized that the University of Prishtina remains one of the leading higher education institutions in the Albanian-speaking world.
“The University of Prishtina continues to be the leading university not only in Kosovo but also among all Albanian-language universities in the region and around the world,” the rector stated.
According to Hajrullahu, this year’s admissions also attracted students from outside Kosovo. Among those accepted during the first enrollment round are four students from the Albanian diaspora.
“There are applicants from neighboring countries as well, in addition to the reserved places. It is particularly encouraging that, in the first admission round alone, four students from the diaspora have been admitted,” he said.
Hajrullahu also announced that reserved admission quotas have been approved for ethnic Albanians in Türkiye with origins in Kosovo, the Arbëresh community in Italy, and members of the Kosovo diaspora.
He further highlighted the renewal of the university’s academic staff, noting that under his leadership more than 105 professors and teaching assistants have either been hired or are currently in the recruitment process.
“This year alone, under my management, we have recruited—or are in the process of recruiting—more than 105 professors and assistants. This represents a significant renewal of our academic staff,” Hajrullahu said.
The rector stressed that the University of Prishtina has sufficient facilities and institutional capacity but requires tangible financial support from the relevant authorities.
“What we need is not only words of support, but real financial backing through a concrete budget so we can fully implement our planned activities, including those outlined in the University of Prishtina Development Strategy for 2026–2030/31,” he added.
Hajrullahu concluded by saying that while the university continues to receive institutional support, recent political developments have shifted attention away from higher education, emphasizing that the university needs committed partners to advance its long-term development goals.
