Skopje, November 11, 2026 – Today, Mother Teresa University in Skopje officially established inter-institutional cooperation with Qiriazi University College from the Republic of Albania through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement.

As part of the initiative, the Rector of MTU, Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., held a working meeting with the Rector of Qiriazi University College, Full Prof. Gjokë Uldedaj, focusing on strengthening academic and scientific research cooperation.

The working meeting and signing ceremony were also attended by the President of the Economic Chamber of North-West Macedonia, Mr. Sami Morina, Executive Director Mr. Durim Zeqiri, and the prominent businessman Mr. Xhemail Dauti of the Dauti company, who emphasized the importance of connecting higher education institutions with the business sector and the economy.

During the meeting, MTU Rector Full Prof. Bekim Fetaji, Ph.D., was accompanied by MTU’s Vice-Rectors, Full Prof. Fati Iseni, Ph.D., and Assoc. Prof. Bujamin Bela, Ph.D.

The agreement signed between the two institutions aims to promote the exchange of academic staff and the delivery of joint lectures, joint supervision of academic research papers, the development of scientific research projects supported by the European Union and international funding programs, the organization of conferences and symposia, as well as the exchange of experience in the field of academic publishing.

Both parties expressed their confidence that this five-year partnership is to create new opportunities and perspectives for students and academic staff, building bridges for regional cooperation in higher education and scientific development.