Dean’s Message

The Faculty of Philology, as one of the core academic units of the University “Fehmi Agani” in Gjakova, is founded upon a valuable academic and cultural tradition, built through the dedication of generations of professors, researchers, and students. By honoring this heritage and building upon the achievements attained so far, our goal is for the Faculty to continue its path of development and affirmation as an important center of knowledge, scientific research, and professional education.

In a time of rapid social, technological, and other changes, our responsibility is to provide quality, contemporary education that is comparable to the best European standards. For this reason, we will continuously strive to enhance the quality of teaching and learning by promoting modern working methods, the use of new technologies, and the creation of an academic environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and the intellectual development of students.

One of the Faculty’s main priorities will be the continuous improvement of study programs through regular processes of evaluation, accreditation, and reaccreditation. Alongside maintaining the quality of existing programs, we will work toward developing new study programs that respond to contemporary needs, current academic trends, and labor market demands. Our Faculty must be an institution that not only imparts knowledge but also prepares competent professionals capable of meeting the challenges of both the present and the future.

We will support the professional and scientific development of academic staff, strengthen research capacities, and foster a culture of responsibility, transparency, and professionalism in every aspect of our activities.

In our vision, the Faculty of Philology should be an institution open to cooperation and internationalization. Therefore, we will deepen collaboration with universities and academic institutions both within and outside the country, particularly those with similar educational and research profiles. Cooperation with universities in Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and with university centers where the Albanian language, literature, and culture are studied and promoted will remain an important priority.

At the same time, we will work to create concrete opportunities for joint study programs at the master's and doctoral levels, expanding opportunities for academic mobility, exchange of experiences, and joint research projects. These initiatives will not only enhance the Faculty’s academic quality but also create new development opportunities for our students and academic staff.

Students will continue to be at the center of all our efforts. Our aim is to build relationships based on dialogue, respect, and mutual cooperation by actively involving them in the academic, scientific, and cultural life of the Faculty. We will support their initiatives, participation in conferences, research projects, mobility programs, and other activities that contribute to their academic and professional development.

We will also continue to promote the Faculty’s scientific and cultural activities through the organization of conferences, symposiums, scientific roundtables, thematic lectures, and the promotion of valuable publications. We believe that the university is not only a place of learning but also a space for dialogue, ideas, and the creation of lasting values for society.

The Faculty of Philology will continue to be an important pillar of the University “Fehmi Agani” in Gjakova, preserving and advancing the values associated with the name and work of Professor Fehmi Agani. His legacy obliges us to work with dedication and responsibility in the service of knowledge, education, and the development of our society.

I am confident that, through the joint commitment of the academic staff, students, and all our collaborators, we will succeed in making the Faculty of Philology an even stronger, higher-quality, and more distinguished institution within the national and international academic community.