University of Gjirokastër "Eqrem Çabej"

Eqerem Çabej University
Universiteti Eqerem Çabej

Established	1968
Rector	Bektash Mema
Location	Gjirokastër, Albania
Website	www.uogj.edu.al

Eqerem Çabej University is a university in the Albanian town of Gjirokastër, named after Eqrem Çabej. It is one of nine SIFE accredited universities in Albania. It was created as a University with the name of “Eqrem Çabej” with decision of the Albanian Government nr. 414, dated 12 November 1991, on the basis of the Higher Institute of Pedagogy that was already established in 1971. It is the most important teaching and scientific institute of Southern Albania.

University level courses in Gjirokastra had already started in 1968 when a branch of the business school of the University of Tirana had started to operate. One year later, in 1969 started the Agronomy School as a branch of the Agricultural University of Tirana, which lasted 10 years. Also, in 1969 started the Pedagogical Institute and the branch of the Academy of Physical and Sports Education Vojo Kushi which operated for 5 years.

On the basis of this experience in 1971 started its operations the Higher Pedagogical Institute. In 1980 the Biology-Chemistry School, branch of the University of Tirana was opened. In 1986 started to operate the Albanian Language School of Higher Pedagogy.^[1]

Coordinates: 40°04′57″N 20°08′13″E / 40.08250°N 20.13694°E / 40.08250; 20.13694

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↑ "Universiteti Eqerem Çabej" – Historiku i UGJ

Balkan Universities Network
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Romania	Babeș-Bolyai University
Serbia	University of Arts in Belgrade University of Belgrade University of Kragujevac University of Niš University of Novi Sad
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Guest members	Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Baku State University University of Graz

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Public	University of Tirana Polytechnic University of Tirana Agricultural University of Tirana Armed Forces Academy Center for Albanological Studies Security Academy Sports University of Tirana University of Arts University of Medicine Aleksandër Moisiu University Luigj Gurakuqi University Aleksandër Xhuvani University Eqrem Çabej University Fan Noli University University of Vlorë
Private	Albanian University Aldent Bedër University Canadian Institute of Technology Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" Epoka University European University of Tirana Ivoclar Vivadent & Partners College Logos University Luarasi University Marin Barleti University Marubi film school Mediterranean University of Albania Metropolitan University of Tirana Nehemia Gateway University Professional Business Academy Professional College of Tirana Polis University Qiriazi University College Tirana Business University Pavarësia University Academy of Applied Studies Reald University of New York Tirana Wisdom University
Defunct	American University of Tirana Kristal University Vitrina University V.I. Lenin Higher Party School

Gjirokastër
Landmarks	Dhuvjan Monastery Gjirokastër Castle Holy Transfiguration Church Gjirokastër Artisan Handicrafts Centre Gjirokastër Mosque Meçite Mosque Gjirokastër Ethnographic Museum National Museum of Arms Seven Fountains and Hamam Skënduli House Gjirokastër Obelisk Çerçiz Topulli Square Zekate House Subi Bakiri Stadium Melan Tekke Ali Pasha Bridge Gjirokastër Old Bazaar Teqe Mosque
Culture and Sports	Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival Iso-Polifonia Laiko Vima Luftëtari Gjirokastër
Education	Eqerem Çabej University Gjirokastër Gymnasium

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