Eqrem Çabej University

Eqerem Çabej University
Universiteti Eqerem Çabej
Established	1968
Rector	Gëzim Sala
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

Albania	University of Tirana University of Medicine, Tirana Epoka University Eqerem Çabej University University of Korça Luigj Gurakuqi University Vitrina University

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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 Loerrach Baku State University University of Graz

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)

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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