Rector Hajrullahu Welcomes OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Christophe Kamp

During a meeting between the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Christophe Kamp, and the leadership of the University of Prishtina, discussions focused on the importance of education and issues related to higher education for non-majority communities, with the goal of achieving greater social integration and cohesion. 

Commissioner Kamp was welcomed by Rector Arben Hajrullahu of the University of Prishtina, Vice Rector for Internationalization and Academic Exchange Rozafa Basha, Vice Dean for International Cooperation and Scientific Research at the Faculty of Philology Milote Sadiku, and Director of the Balkan Studies Program Seniha Gylderen-Krasniqi. 

Commissioner Kamp arrived at the Rectorate accompanied by Senior Political Advisor Elia Boggia, Senior Legal Advisor River Hustad, Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo Cornelia Taylor, Director of the Department for Human Rights and Communities Kavya Rajan, and National Political Officer of the mission Drita Gjeli. 

The meeting also addressed the Balkan Studies Program at the University of Prishtina’s Faculty of Philology. Rector Hajrullahu informed his guest that, during its nineteenth session, the UP Senate had decided to open two new professorial positions for this program. 

Rector Hajrullahu emphasized that the Balkan Studies Program will educate new generations with linguistic, cultural, and historical competencies while fostering connections among nations  and cultures in this region of Europe. He also underscored the importance of integrating all higher education institutions from all communities into Kosovo’s educational system to finally break the cycle of divisive legacies inherited from the past. 

Additionally, Commissioner Kamp and the OSCE delegation were informed by Rector Hajrullahu that 12 percent of available enrollment slots for new students at the University of Prishtina are reserved for non-majority communities.