1. University of Prishtina 4-8 June 2014 Chieti, Italy Programs PhD Regulation in Kosova

2. Content Organization, Governance and Management Programs, Staff and Students Quality Management Internationalization PhD regulation 24-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

3. Demographic characteristics Republic of Kosova 4-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"3 Serbia Montenegro Macedonia Albania 10908 km² 1.800.000 inhabitants (last census 2011) 51.6% male 50% less then 25 years old 6% from 65+ life expectancy: F(71yr.) M(67yr.)

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5. Degrees, Academic Study Programs offered by UP, Staff and Students Undergraduate studies / Bachelor Postgraduate studies / Master and PhD Humanities and Social Sciences Education Sciences Engineering Sciences Natural Sciences Medicine Arts Economy Law Agriculture and Veterinary UP currently has: o 14 Faculties (Academic Units) o 1058 full and 771 part time teaching staff o About 400 administrative staff o About 52.400 full and part time students 54-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

6. Graf.1. Staff according to gender 64-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

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9. Sources of funds and estimates for the period 2013-2016 (tab.2.) 94-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

10. Quality Assurance Office/ Academic Development Unit Structure MISSION: to support the reforms at the University in order to contribute in capacity building at the UP and to achieve the EU trends and Bologna principles 104-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

11. QUALITY ASSESMENT at the UP 114-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

12. Chronology of study program development for the Academic Unit 124-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

13. Internationalization Bilateral Cooperation of UP UP objective is to promote bilateral contacts with other universities based on cooperation agreements of general format signed, aiming at the exchange of academic personnel and students, organization of joint courses, study visits, conferences and seminars, participation in scientific conferences, exchange of academic and professional experiences Achievements: Around 2000 Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with International and Regional Universities and Institutions Implementation of international and regional projects Participation and trainings abroad Internships Membership in International Institutions and Associations Life Long Learning Centre The Language Center Center for Excellence and Teaching Tempus projects EU projects : Erasmus Mundus programme American projects etc 134-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

14. Prishtina International Summer University Prishtina International Summer University (PISU) provides a unique opportunity for participating students to expand their knowledge and skills in different fields of study. The first International Summer University was organized in summer 2001. The first edition of Prishtina Summer University had a great success as it established international contacts and provided the infrastructure for the future editions of PISU. 144-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

15. During 2010 the UP was challenged to reform doctoral studies in order to adapt to the European changes on third cycle. After exploring organization of doctoral studies at different European institutions and having into considerations local conditions, human resources and research infrastructure, the UP has chosen to follow up University of Zagreb- Croatia as model. Structure and organization of doctoral studies are defined at the institutional level and all faculties have to follow it. (…recommendations to the Senate of UP for changes!) The regulation provides a common framework, code and rules for whole university, including detailed rules on recruitment of students, supervision, exams, evaluation and defense of thesis. Doctoral school is led by Central Committee for Doctoral Studies that is chaired by Rector and Vice-Rector, and has representatives of main study fields (senior professors). Structure of doctoral study programs is divided in two parts: training 1/3 and research 2/3 both reflected on ECTS. Status of PhD studies at UP UP is the only HE Institution that is accredited for PhD studies in Kosova 154-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

16. Duration of studiesAt least 3 years ECTS180 ECTS, 6 semesters StructureCourses 60 ECTS; Research 120 ECTS PolicyRegulation on doctoral studies (2010) Publications form thesis At least one publication at journals with impact factor Status of doctoral candidatesMostly university assistants Semester fee800 Euro Quality Assurance Accreditation, external thesis evaluation, Different reporting progress forms to be filled by supervisor and candidate Enrollment of candidatesPublic call Admission PrerequisitesBachelor and Master level, at least 300 ECTS Selection criteria Success (average grade) at Master level Previous research publications Foreign Languages Supervisors Full or Associated professors. #exceptional cases Prof. assistant with certain number of publications Structure of doctoral study program (Regulation 2010, Revision 2013) 164-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

17. 180 ECTS (6 semester x 60 ECTS) First semester 30 ECTS Seminars from three courses scientific training in core research skills and transferable skills (research methodology, use of IT in research etc) - All university doctoral students Second semester 30 ECTS Seminars from three courses Subject specific courses - Department doctoral students Third semester 30 ECTS Successful defense of research project proposal in front of Faculty Council Fourth semester 30 ECTS Preparation and Publication of research results in international journal with impact factor Fifth and sixth semester 60 ECTS Preparation and successful public defense of doctoral thesis Structure of doctoral study program (Regulation 2010) 174-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

18. Regulation on doctoral studies at UP including progress forms, procedures are in the revision Modalities of doctoral studies quality assurance which includes student and teacher mobilities need to be addressed Quality assurance mechanisms are regulated through Publishing of article, monitoring of the process Entry Requirements (PhD regulation: Completion of the scientific master studies minimum 120 ECTS, speak and write fluent English and/or German, Scientific publications, priority would be the female candidate, etc). 184-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina" Quality assurance system

19. Factors affecting scientific activities at UP Demographic – further population growth – boost from partners to strengthen and increase the diversity of studies and scientific research – ageing of the academic staff Higher education – increase of competition in country and abroad Research and economy – slow economic development in the future – need for sustainable environment of funds for research at UP an rise of competition – stronger interaction between scientific work and continuous improvement of the competencies Other - Further strengthen of language skills necessary for inclusion in research activities - Further cooperation and infrastructure strengthening for research purposes 194-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

20. The way forward Strategy on Scientific / Artistic Research Development Activities 2013-2016 o Objective 1: Development of human capacity for scientific / artistic research activities in the University of Prishtina. o Objective 2: Improve and enhance infrastructure for scientific / artistic research work and for provision of services. o Objective 3: Internationalization of scientific / artistic research activities by promoting excellence in research. o Objective 4: Cooperation with the public and private sector for implementation of research projects serving for economic and social development. 204-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

21. The way forward Development Strategy of the University of Prishtina, National Science Program 2011-2016 Quality advancement in teaching and learning Advancement of scientific research activities Enhancement of the relationship of the University to the world of work and to civil society Students’ inclusion in quality assurance. 214-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

22. Main next steps Review the Regulation on PhD studies Development of Action Plan, funding Improvement of M&E process and QA Researches, publications, joint projects Networking, Internationlisation 4-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"22

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24. UNIVERSITETI I PRISHTINËS “Hasan Prishtina” University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” Rectorate Building "Mother Theresa Str." 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo Tel: +381 38 244 183 /244 186 Fax: +381 38 244 187 E-mail: rektorati@uni-pr.edurektorati@uni-pr.edu Web: www.uni-pr.eduwww.uni-pr.edu 244-8/June/2014University of Prishtina "Hasan Prishtina"

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