State University of Tetova


The State University of Tetova is a public university in North Macedonia. The university was established on 17 December 1994 as the first Albanian language higher education institution in Macedonia, though not recognized as a state university by the national government until January 2004. Courses and lectures are held in Albanian, Macedonian and English. As of 2018–19 school year, a total of 7,097 students are enrolled at the university.

History

The State University of Tetova was founded on 17 December 1994 upon the initiative of the Albanian Cultural Society of North Macedonia. The first lectures were held on February 16–17, 1995 in Poroj and Rečica.

Faculties and departments

The university consists of eleven faculties: