It was the end of September 2025, when, in a solemn and significant ceremony for the academic community, the Kosovo Accreditation Agency awarded "Haxhi Zeka" University one of the most important awards that a higher education institution in Kosovo can receive: Quality Certificate, as evidence of excellent achievements in meeting quality assurance standards.
This moment was not just a formal certification but the culmination of a long journey, built with dedication, hard work and a clear vision towards a modern and competitive education. The certificate awarded to UHZ includes three areas of strategic importance and very special importance: the internationalization of the university, the provision of doctoral (PhD) study programs, and the improvement of its position in international rankings of higher education institutions. These are not just technical indicators of quality — they are concrete evidence that UHZ is now part of the global map of knowledge.
Recalling this event today, we cannot help but emphasize that what happened at the end of September was no coincidence. On the contrary, it was an event built on solid foundations, on a shared institutional vision that believes in the University 4.0 — a university that is no longer just a physical space of knowledge, but a center of digital knowledge, contemporary research, and academic leadership. The students of UHZ, who represent the heart and soul of this institution, were witnesses to a new era, where the diploma is not just a document, but a symbol of internationally recognized value.
The academic and administrative staff, with their extraordinary professionalism and commitment, are today more than ever proud of the path they have built. From improving the academic infrastructure, to collaborations with international universities and the development of doctoral programs, every step has been part of a sustainable strategy that is now yielding its greatest results.
This certificate is not just a commemoration of a success, but it is a promise for the future. It is an invitation for students to dream more, for teachers to dare to create more, and for society to believe more in the power of local knowledge. It is proof that in Kosovo, in the heart of Peja, a university is growing that deserves to be mentioned wherever quality and international standards are discussed.
And as we commemorate this event, we realize that this is not just a piece of news from the past — it is a continuing inspiration that illuminates the path forward for “Haxhi Zeka” University and for all those who believe in the power of education as a means for real change. Because quality is not a destination, but a journey that continues — and UHZ is moving towards the future with confident steps.