International Summer School Prizren 2026
UNIVERSITY” UKSHIN HOTI” PRIZREN
International Summer School (ISS) 2026 Edition
CALL FOR STUDENTS – ISSP 2026
Date/Venue: 5-14 August 2026, Prizren, Kosovo
Fee for International students: No fee (including free accommodation for selected students)
Submit your application online by completing this Google Form with all the necessary information.
Deadline: June 12, 2026
Please note that the deadline has been extended by an additional 15 days, until 30 June 2026.
The University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren, in collaboration with DokuFest (International Documentary and Short Film Festival), will host the 4th edition International Summer School Prizren from 5 to14 August 2026. This event will feature four ECTS-accredited courses across various fields of study, all taught only in English. Participants who successfully complete these courses will receive certificates in line with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Additionally, students and staff can enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities, including access to the DokuFest international film festival and excursions around Prizren. Detailed information about the events and agenda will be available on the University’s website before and during the Summer School.
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The 5th edition of the ISSP 2026 is open to all students and will help all participants to gain from new methods of lecturing and research as well as enjoying the international atmosphere. For a period of two weeks modules will be taught by eminent international professors from the top European universities and will provide the opportunity for local and international students to learn and share their experiences.
Course leader
University of Prizren in partnership with DokuFest (International Documentary and Short Film Festival and Innovation
Target group
Students around the world from all disciplines and fields of studies
Participants/students, who attend at least 80% of classes and pass exams, will receive ECTS credits through “The Certificate of Prizren International Summer University”. This certificate includes the description of the course, student ECTS credits, and grades.
The certificate declares the name of the participants and will be signed by the visiting professor of ISS and the co-professor. Certificates are designed according to the Bologna standards.
* English will be the language of communication in all courses at the International Summer School (ISS) 2026 Edition
Credits info
4 ECTS
Six course modules of the International Summer School (ISS) 2026 Edition:
- Faculty of Law – Deepfake, Disinformation, and Artificial Intelligence: Contemporary Challenges of Legal Regulation
- Faculty of Computer Science – Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Digital Technologies
- Faculty of Philology – Translation and Cultural Narratives
- Faculty of Education – Future Learning Cultures
- Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences – Green Products and Sustainable Consumer Behavior
- Faculty of Economics – Digital Transformation and Future Business Models
Fee info
No fee (including free accommodation for selected students)
Students from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Serbia will be considered for a scholarship for free accommodation.
Ten good reason to apply:
- Two (2) week summer university at one of the most unique and ancient cities in the Balkans (South-east Europe).
- Six (6) parallel modules taught by eminent international professors from the top European universities.
- Four (4) ECTS credits.
- International networking with different cultures.
- No tuition fee charges.
- Free accommodation for students at the Innovation and Training Park (ITP) dormitory in Prizren.
- Low cost, rich and traditional culinary food.
- Available study materials (lectures and training materials) prepared by the course module supervisors.
- Accreditation to the DokuFest international film festival.
- Rich array of extra-curricular program.
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Information about University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren
Located in the city of Prizren, University “Ukshin Hoti” in Prizren (University) was established in 2009 as the second public university in Kosovo. It inherits the experience of former Pedagogical High School, a branch of University of Pristina, which operated since 1961.
University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren is a competitive academic institution oriented towards providing quality education by conducting scientific research and contributing to innovation, in accordance with the labor market demands and the community where it operates locally, nationally and beyond.
The University builds the vision based on the principle of educational-research values, comparative advantages of ethnic, linguistic and cultural diversity, with the aim of creating a center of academic excellence which will serve students, researchers and society in the fields of IT, agribusiness and environment, business management and administration, law, linguistics and education.
Website: uni-prizren.com
Information about DokuFest:
DokuFest, International Documentary and Short Film Festival, is the largest film festival in Kosovo. Each year the festival fills the cinemas and improvised screening venues around the historic center of Prizren with a selection of more than 200 hand-picked films from around the world. In 2002, DokuFest was established with the vision of reinvigorating cinema and enriching the cultural landscape of Prizren. Over the years, it has evolved into the premier documentary and short film festival in Southeast Europe. Notably, since 2019, DokuFest has earned the esteemed status of being a BAFTA qualifying festival for short films, and in 2022, it was designated as a nominating festival for the prestigious European Film Academy.
The festival spans nine exciting days filled with captivating events, including documentary photo exhibitions, engaging debates, informative master classes, and vibrant music performances. DokuFest offers a diverse and immersive experience, celebrating the art of filmmaking while fostering dialogue and appreciation for the cinematic arts in the region.
Website: www.dokufest.com
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