Leading Innovation in the Built Environment
Welcome to the Faculty of Real Estate Management at UBT—Kosovo’s first and only academic hub fully dedicated to real estate, infrastructure, and sustainable urban development.
We are shaping the next generation of professionals, researchers, and innovators who will drive how our cities grow, how infrastructure is managed, and how smart, livable environments are built. Through a powerful combination of academic excellence, applied research, and strong industry collaboration, our faculty stands at the intersection of education, economy, and innovation.
The mission of the Faculty of Real Estate is to educate and prepare professionals who will play crucial roles in shaping the built environment and enhancing urban living quality. The program’s outcomes, such as the understanding of laws and regulations, strategic management, and financial analysis, reflect this mission by providing students with practical skills and innovative knowledge that allow them to excel in real estate, construction, and infrastructure management.
What We Offer
- Bachelor and Future Graduate Programs in real estate management, property valuation, urban planning, infrastructure systems, and smart city development.
- A curriculum aligned with European Higher Education Area (EHEA) standards, combining theory, practice, and digital transformation.
- A rich learning environment with access to modern labs, geographic information systems (GIS), valuation software, and immersive industry exposure.
- Opportunities for student internships, field-based learning, and research projects with direct societal impact.
For Students
Prepare for high-impact careers in both public and private sectors. You’ll learn how to:
- Value and manage real estate assets
- Analyze property markets using data and technology
- Navigate urban planning, sustainability, and smart governance
- Engage in professional practice through internships and applied consulting
At UBT, learning is hands-on, interdisciplinary, and deeply connected to real-world challenges.
For Researchers and Staff
We are building a thriving research culture driven by our 2024–2029 Research Strategy, which aims to:
- Develop funded national and international research projects
- Foster academic entrepreneurship through contract research
- Establish a peer-reviewed academic journal on real estate, smart cities, and the built environment
- Support researchers with internal funding schemes and international mobility
We encourage staff to grow as Lead Scholars, Young Scholars, and international contributors, with incentives and structural support to succeed.
For Industry and Public Sector
Our doors are open for strategic cooperation. We offer:
- Joint research and consulting projects with companies and municipalities
- Professional training and certification in valuation, asset management, and green infrastructure
- Feasibility studies, market research, and project evaluation for construction, energy, tourism, and housing sectors
- Collaboration platforms through our Industrial Board and academic consulting model
We believe in solving local problems with global insight—through science, strategy, and community partnership.
Our Vision for 2029
By 2029, the Faculty of Real Estate Management will be:
- A national leader in research on sustainable cities and smart infrastructure
- A recognized academic partner in South East Europe
- A host of an international journal and regular research conferences
- A bridge between academia, business, and policy, influencing how Kosovo grows