State University of Tetova

University of Tetova
Universiteti i Tetovës
Универзитет во Тетово
TypePublic
Established17 December 1994; 29 years ago (1994-12-17)
RectorProf. Dr. Jusuf Zendeli
Students7,097 (2018–19)[1]
Location,
42°00′00″N 20°58′00″E / 42°N 20.9667°E / 42; 20.9667
CampusUrban
ColorsRed and Yellow   
Websitewww.unite.edu.mk
Building details
View of the campus building, August 2015

The State University of Tetova (Albanian: Universiteti Shtetëror i Tetovës; Macedonian: Државен Универзитет во Тетово) is a public university in North Macedonia. The university was established on 17 December 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. Courses and lectures are held in Albanian, Macedonian and English. As of 2018–19 school year, a total of 7,097 students are enrolled at the university.

History

The State University of Tetova was founded on 17 December 1994 upon the initiative of the Albanian Cultural Society of North Macedonia.[2] The first lectures were held on February 16–17, 1995 in Poroj and Rečica.

Faculties and departments

The university consists of eleven faculties:

  • Faculty of Economics
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Applied Sciences
  • Faculty of Fine Arts
  • Faculty of Philosophy
  • Faculty of Philology
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Math-Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Food Technology
  • Faculty of Physical Education
  • Faculty of Business Administration
  • Faculty of Agriculture and Biotechnology
  • Faculty of Pedagogy

Controversy

The State University of Tetova was at the center of a forged diploma scandal throughout the 2000s and early 2010s.[3] In neighboring Albania, diploma mills were selling forged diplomas on the street for between 500 to 800 euros, with diplomas coming from the State University of Tetovo a popular choice, given that the university was outside the remit of Albania's official institutions. The State University of Tetova rector claimed that former students who had not completed their studies were purchasing these forged diplomas, with forged diplomas even being sold in Kosovo and Montenegro.[4] In 2021, it was revealed that at least seven professors from the medical faculty of the State University of Tetova had engaged in academic dishonesty, after it was revealed parts of their scientific works had been plagiarized and copied.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Запишани студенти на високите стручни школи и факултетите во Република Северна Македонија во академската 2018/2019 година" (PDF). stat.gov.mk (in Macedonian). Statistical Office of North Macedonia. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  2. ^ "UT marked the 26th anniversary of its founding, the activist Mr. Ali Ahmeti was awarded the title Doctor Honoris Causa". 25 December 2020.
  3. ^ Jakov Marusic, Sinisa. "News Macedonia: Forged Diplomas Scandal Unfolds". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ^ Vezaj, Flamur; Abdiu, Drita; Likmeta, Besar. "Albania Ignores Trade in Fake Degrees". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  5. ^ V, Gordana. "Scandal at the Tetovo University – at least 7 professors copied other people's scientific papers". NetPress. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

External links

Media related to State University of Tetovo at Wikimedia Commons

  • Official website
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