Luigj Gurakuqi University

The University of Shkodër "Luigj Gurakuqi" in Albania was established in 1957.

It has 6 faculties, 15 branches, 14 departments and more than 140 professors.

It has been the major institution of higher education in the region, especially in the technical and scientific disciplines.

In 1992, the university received permission from the government to initiate the development of the Faculty of Economics, with responsibilities for emphasizing market economics, management, and business administration. Menduh Derguti, rector of the University of Shkodra in 1992, asked the University of Nebraska–Lincoln to help develop its curriculum in market economics and business management. Derguti attended training seminars provided by the UNL team in September 1992. As a result, the rector, Dr. Gjovalin Kolombi, established the Faculty of Economics.

In 2002, the university received permission from the government to initiate computer science courses. The courses are being helped by HAN University, Netherlands.

The university has the Luigj Gurakuqi University Library.

Faculties

There were more than 10,000 students studying in 2007, in six faculties:

• Faculty of Social Sciences (Fakulteti i Shkencave Shoqërore)
• Faculty of Natural Sciences (Fakulteti i Shkencave Natyrore)
• Faculty of Education Sciences (Fakulteti i Shkencave të Edukimit)
• Faculty of Economy (Fakulteti Ekonomik)
• Faculty of Law (Fakulteti i Drejtësisë)
• Faculty of Foreign Languages (Fakulteti i Gjuhëve të Huaja)

See also

• Balkan Universities Network
• List of universities in Albania
• List of colleges and universities
• List of colleges and universities by country

External links

• Official website

Coordinates: 42°04′N 19°30′E / 42.067°N 19.500°E / 42.067; 19.500

Shkodër
Landmarks	Ebu Beker Mosque Franciscan Church of Shkodër Shkodër Cathedral Shkodër Orthodox Cathedral Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque Isa Boletini Monument Loro Boriçi Stadium Migjeni Theatre Rozafa Castle Mes Bridge Lead Mosque Historical Museum of Shkodër Clock Tower of Shkodër Lake Skadar Roza Suma building Gjon Marka Gjoni Kulla Parrucë Mosque Pjaca Road Molo Promenade
Education	Luigj Gurakuqi University Shkodër Jesuit College Luigj Gurakuqi University Library Jordan Misja High School 28 Nëntori High School
Media	Vllaznimi Sportiv

Universities in Albania
Public	Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastra Fan Noli University of Korça Luigj Gurakuqi University of Shkodra Ismail Qemali University of Vlora Military School of Vlora Agricultural University of Tirana University of Arts (Tirana) University of Medicine (Tirana) Polytechnic University of Tirana Skanderbeg Military University University of Tirana Sports University of Tirana
Private	University "Hëna e Plotë" of Bedër Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" Epoka University European University of Tirana Luarasi University Marin Barleti University Marubi Film and Multimedia Academy Metropolitan University of Tirana Polis University Pavarësia University University of New York Tirana Logos University Mediterranean University of Albania Albanian University Wisdom University Aldent University "Metropolitan Tirana" University Tirana Business University Professional Academy of Business Academy of Applied Studies "REALD" Canadian Institute of Technology High Education Institution "ISSAT" High Education Institution "Nehemia"
Suspended (indefinitely)	"Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi" University Justicia University Professional College "New Generation" Professional College "Ivoclar, Vivadent and Partners"
Defunct	Vitrina University Kristal University Justiniani I Medikadent Planetary University of Tirana Elite University International University of Tirana American University of Tirana Queen Geraldine University European University for Tourism Illyria University Professional College "Luigj Benussi" Professional College "Dentarium -AL" Professional College "Medicom" Professional College "Argent" Professional Sports College (Fier) Pedagogical Academy Construction Academy of Tirana Gjon Buzuku University Academy of Applied Studies (Durrës)

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	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 University of Zagreb
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 (disputed status)	Iliria College University of Pristina
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