The University of Pristina has successfully secured five significant grants from the European Union’s Erasmus+ program, once again demonstrating its commitment to advancing higher education and fostering international cooperation.

These grants will finance projects that will involve four academic units of UP: the Faculty of Philosophy (with two projects), the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine."

The coordinators from the University of Pristina for these projects are:

• Asst. Lirije Palushi and Prof. Dashamir Bërxulli from the Faculty of Philosophy for the TEACH UP and LEAD projects
• Prof. Naser Zabeli from the Faculty of Education for the APEL project
• Prof. Arlinda Alimehaj-Rrecaj from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering for the BALKAN ITS project
• Prof. Fatgzim Latifi from the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine for the STRUKTEVET project

Project Descriptions:

1. TEACH UP – Focused on capacity-building for higher education professionals in political and social sciences, promoting transformative approaches to education.
   Coordinator: Asst. Lirije Palushi
2. APEL – Aims to support individuals with non-formal and informal learning experiences through evidence-based approaches, recognizing their achievements and facilitating their access to higher education at national and European levels.
   Coordinator: Prof. Naser Zabeli
3. LEAD – Seeks to bridge the gap between graduate skills and labor market demands by employing modern pedagogies, soft skills development, and digital tools.
   Coordinator: Prof. Dashamir Bërxulli
4. STRUKTEVET – Targets the reform of veterinary curricula, improvement of didactic methods, and engagement of stakeholders to adopt EU standards in the Western Balkans.
   Coordinator: Prof. Fatgzim Latifi
5. BALKANITS – Dedicated to advancing smart transportation technologies in the Balkans, with a focus on mechanical engineering and modern applications in the field.
   Coordinator: Prof. Arlinda Alimehaj-Rrecaj

This achievement follows another recent success for the University of Pristina: in April 2025, the institution secured grants for eight projects under the University Support Grants Program (USGP), funded by the U.S. Embassy and implemented by the Kosovo United States Alumni (KUSA).

Through these initiatives, the University of Pristina reaffirms its role as a leading institution in the development of higher education and international collaboration, driving the enhancement of academic and professional capacities in Kosovo and the wider region.