Eqrem Çabej University

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

See also

• Balkan Universities Network
• List of universities in Albania
• List of colleges and universities
• List of colleges and universities by country

Notes and references

Balkan Universities Network
Albania	University of Tirana University of Medicine (Tirana) Epoka University Eqrem Çabej University Fan S. Noli University Luigj Gurakuqi University Vitrina University
Bosnia and Herzegovina	University of Mostar University of Sarajevo University of Tuzla University of Zenica
Bulgaria	American University in Bulgaria Burgas Free University Medical University–Varna Konstantin Preslavsky University of Shumen Sofia University University of Library Studies and Information Technologies Technical University of Gabrovo Technical University of Varna University of National and World Economy University of Food Technology Varna Free University Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo
Croatia	University of Zadar University of Zagreb
Cyprus	European University of Lefke Northern Cyprus
Greece	Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Democritus University of Thrace University of Ioannina University of Macedonia University of Thessaly
Kosovo (disputed status)	Iliria College University of Pristina
Macedonia	FON University International Balkan University St. Clement of Ohrid University of Bitola Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje South East European University State University of Tetovo
Moldova	Comrat State University
Montenegro	Mediterranean University University of Montenegro
Romania	Babeș-Bolyai University
Serbia	University of Arts in Belgrade University of Belgrade University of Kragujevac University of Niš University of Novi Sad
Turkey	Atatürk University Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Dokuz Eylül University Fırat University Galatasaray University Istanbul University Kırklareli University Namık Kemal University Süleyman Demirel University Trakya University Bozok University
Guest members	Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University 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