Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mentor Alishani is the Rector of the University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren, with extensive experience in higher education, scientific research, and institutional management.
Before his appointment as Rector, he served in several important academic and leadership positions at the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”, including the position of Vice Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary.
Main Professional Positions
- May 23, 2023 – present: Rector, University “Ukshin Hoti” Prizren
- Oct 1, 2020 – May 22, 2023: Vice Dean, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina
- Oct 1, 2022 – present: Associate Professor, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina
- Oct 1, 2018 – Sep 30, 2022: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina
- Oct 1, 2012 – Sep 30, 2018: Teaching Assistant, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, University of Prishtina
International Activities and Expertise
- Jan 4, 2021 – present: Evaluation Expert, Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education, Tirana
- Jan 2, 2017 – Dec 31, 2019: Local Expert, EU Office in Kosovo (“Food Safety and Livestock Breeding” project)
- Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 29, 2017: Local Expert, EU Office in Kosovo (project on animal health and veterinary laboratories)
- Jan 2, 2012 – Dec 31, 2014: Local Expert, EU Office in Kosovo (project on dairy product safety)
Professional Training and Awards
- Honorary Citizen, Pensacola, Florida, USA (2025)
- International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP Alumni), USA (2025)
- Albert Heim Stiftung Award, Switzerland (2018)
- Participant in various international training programs under Erasmus+, COST Action, and MediLabSecure in numerous countries, including the USA, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Belgium, Poland, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Turkey, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Albania, and North Macedonia.
Education and Qualifications
- Dr. med. vet., Universität Zürich, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Switzerland (2012–2017)
- Master of Veterinary Public Health, Agricultural University of Tirana, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Albania (2010–2012)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prishtina, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary, Kosovo (2003–2009)



