Students

The Psychology program at UBT is characterized by a rich and comprehensive curriculum, which suits both high school graduates and professionals from various fields seeking a new career orientation. The curriculum combines basic and advanced knowledge from the field of psychology with interdisciplinary subjects, enabling students to develop a broad and in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the profession.

The program aims to prepare professionals capable of contributing to a wide range of institutions and services, including public and private institutions, non-governmental organizations, the education system, healthcare, counseling and psychotherapy services, and community organizations. Students benefit from numerous opportunities for professional practice and active engagement in research projects and community interactions.

UBT also offers an open and well-organized environment for international students. The Psychology program is designed to include and support students from different countries, offering:

• Support during academic and cultural integration , through orientations, mentoring and social activities;
• International academic exchange opportunities through agreements with partner universities in the USA (such as the University of Northern Iowa), Austria, Italy, Croatia, North Macedonia, Albania and beyond;
• Participation in international training, conferences and internships that assist in the professional and intercultural development of students;
• Involvement in the UBT Student Counseling Center , which serves as a platform for practical development in the field of psychological counseling and is the only center of this kind in higher education in Kosovo.

Through this comprehensive and global approach, the Psychology Program at UBT provides students—both local and international—with quality, competitive preparation for the global job market in psychology and beyond.

Infrastructure and Learning Environment

The Psychology program at UBT is designed in a modern environment and fully equipped with contemporary infrastructure that actively supports students’ professional preparation. Both physical and technological environments are crafted to create optimal conditions for study, practice, and research in the field of psychology.

Available to students and staff is the Student, Staff, and Community Counseling Center, the only one of its kind in higher education institutions in Kosovo. This center provides counseling services and serves as a living, practical laboratory for psychology students, helping them develop real professional skills in a supervised environment.

The modern UBT library is a rich source of scientific and professional literature in Albanian and English, covering a wide range of topics in the field of psychology and related disciplines. Students also have full access to online academic platforms such as Scopus, Web of Science, JSTOR, EBSCO, Sage Journals, and others, which enable them to stay informed about the latest scientific developments and international best practices.

Important infrastructure elements include:

• The computer laboratory , which supports the development of research and analytical skills;
• Forensic, anatomical and other laboratories that serve as an integral part of interdisciplinary practical approaches and are particularly useful in the study of neuropsychology, biological psychology and legal psychology;
• Specialized classrooms for teaching psychology , equipped with modern teaching tools, that promote an interactive and contemporary learning environment.

This advanced and comprehensive infrastructure directly contributes to raising the quality of studies in the Psychology Program and preparing students for professional challenges at the local and international level.