UBT University and Coursera Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Education and Employability in Kosovo and the Western Balkans
26/02/2026UBT University is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Coursera, the world’s leading online learning platform. This collaboration is aimed at enhancing education quality, employability, and future-ready skills for students, faculty, and staff across Kosovo and the Western Balkans.
Through this partnership, the UBT community will gain access to thousands of high-quality online courses, professional certificates, and specializations from top global universities and industry leaders like Google, IBM, and Microsoft. The initiative is designed to strengthen learning within UBT and foster a regional culture of lifelong learning, digital innovation, and career readiness.
“This partnership with Coursera marks an important milestone for UBT on its 25th Anniversary and also for Kosovo and the region,” said Prof. Dr. Edmond Hajrizi, Founder and Rector, UBT University. “By combining UBT’s educational expertise with Coursera’s global learning platform, we are committed to raising the quality of education and improving employability for students in Kosovo and the Western Balkans. Together, we will equip the next generation with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving global job market.”
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Hallmarks of the Strategic Partnership:
- A Focus on Future Skills: UBT’s emphasis on digital, entrepreneurial, and technical skills creates a strong foundation for integrating industry-recognized credentials available through Coursera into its curriculum.
- An Innovative Campus Model: UBT’s self-sustainable “10-Minute City” campus serves as a living lab to pilot new educational approaches, combining Coursera’s flexible online learning with physical labs, clinics, and enterprise partnerships.
- Scalable Regional Impact: The collaboration extends access to high-quality online education for learners across Kosovo and the Western Balkans, positioning UBT as a hub for talent development in the region.
This collaboration underscores UBT University’s commitment to providing modern, flexible, and globally relevant education. For Coursera, this partnership represents an opportunity to partner with an innovative institution in shaping the future of higher education by effectively blending world-class online learning with a dynamic physical campus and strong enterprise connections.