State University of Tetova

State University of Tetova
Universiteti Shtetëror i Tetovës
Државен универзитет во Тетово
Former names
 University of Tetova (1994 - 2003)
Type Public
Established 1994
Rector Dr. Vullnet Ameti
Academic staff
 273 full-time and 355 part-time
Students 13,000
Location Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia
Campus Urban
Colors Red and Yellow         
Nickname SUT/USHT/DUT - acronym for State University of Tetova
Affiliations Aleksander Moisiu University
Website www.unite.edu.mk

State University of Tetova (Albanian: Universiteti Shtetëror i Tetovës; Macedonian: Државен универзитет во Тетово), located in Tetovo, is one of four Macedonia's state universities. The university was established on 4 June 1994 as the first Albanian language higher education institution in Macedonia, though not recognized as a state university by the national government until January, 2004. The University is chaired by Dr. Vullnet Ameti. Courses and lectures are held in Albanian, Macedonian and English.

History

The State University of Tetova was founded on 4 June 1994 as the University of Tetova upon the initiative of the Albanian Cultural Society of Macedonia. The first lectures were held on 16-17 February 1995 in Poroi and Rečica.

Faculties and departments

The university consists of eleven faculties:

See also

Coordinates: 42°00′00″N 20°58′00″E / 42°N 20.9667°E / 42; 20.9667

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