Kolegji Nderkombetar per Biznes dhe Teknologji UBT
Budget
€200 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
14
13 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
UBT Mission UBT offers a dynamic and innovative 21 century academic environment. UBT provides a supportive and challenging opportunity for the students, faculty and staff in participatory and self-governance setting. Building on a tradition of teamwork between Students, faculty, staff and administrators, UBT is committed to enhance its participation as an active member of community by providing learning opportunities driven by teaching and research excellence, intellectual interaction and creativity. UBT is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in Kosovo, improving the region’s quality of life through the skills, knowledge, experience and engagement of its faculty, staff, students and alumni UBT Vision The UBT will be a modern and leading higher education institution in Kosovo, committed to apply excellence in teaching, learning and research within an inclusive student-centered environment through applying a multi-disciplinary approach that will
EU Legislative Interests
European Education Area (EEA) 2025 Relevance to UBT: Promotes cross-border cooperation in education and mobility, supports digital education, inclusion, and teacher development. Opportunity: UBT can align its programs with EEA goals and participate in funded collaborations (e.g., Erasmus+). Key Focus Areas: Automatic mutual recognition of qualifications. Digital learning platforms. Language learning and cultural exchange. 2. Digital Education Action Plan (2021–2027) Relevance to UBT: Strong focus on digital skills, virtual learning environments, and the use of AI in education. Opportunity: UBT can strengthen its smart campus, e-learning systems, and digital literacy programs. Key Focus Areas: Fostering high-performing digital education ecosystems. Enhancing digital skills and competences. Supporting education data use and analytics. 3. European Research Area (ERA) Policy Agenda Relevance to UBT: Research-intensive environment with emphasis on innovation and technology. Opportunity: Apply for Horizon Europe projects, participate in ERA hubs and cross-border R&I projects. Key Focus Areas: Open science and open innovation. Researcher mobility. Public-private partnerships. 4. European Green Deal Relevance to UBT: Engineering, energy, smart city, and environmental programs. Opportunity: UBT can develop research and training projects supporting climate action, renewable energy, and sustainability. Key Focus Areas: Sustainable mobility and construction. Circular economy. Climate-neutral campuses. 5. EU Cybersecurity Strategy Relevance to UBT: Programs in IT, cybersecurity, and public safety. Opportunity: Strengthen cybersecurity curricula and training, collaborate with EU institutions on cybersecurity capacity-building. Key Focus Areas: Cyber resilience of infrastructure. Education and workforce development. EU-wide cybersecurity certification framework. 6. Pact for Skills Relevance to UBT: Vocational education, lifelong learning, and upskilling programs. Opportunity: UBT can become a key player in sectoral skill partnerships and training initiatives. Key Focus Areas: Skills intelligence. Partnerships between academia and industry. Upskilling and reskilling for the green and digital transitions. 7. Horizon Europe (2021–2027) Relevance to UBT: Research and innovation programs. Opportunity: UBT can apply as a consortium partner for Pillars like: Pillar 1: Excellent Science. Pillar 2: Global Challenges (Health, Climate, Digital). Pillar 3: Innovative Europe. 8. European Innovation Agenda Relevance to UBT: Startup ecosystem, tech transfer, and applied research. Opportunity: Leverage UBT’s innovation hub and spin-offs to attract investment and scale innovation. Key Focus Areas: Deep tech innovation. Access to finance for innovators. Innovation-friendly framework conditions.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
IPMA, Microsoft, German Economic Chamber, PeopleCert. ETS
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.