TIRANA, Oct 30 /ATA/ – Spain’s National Distance Education University (UNED), a leading public higher education institution offering top experience in distance learning in Europe, formally launched its new campus in the southern Albanian city of Gjirokaster on Wednesday.
The Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu, the Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro; Rector of UNED, professor Ricardo Mairal Usón; Spanish Ambassador to Albania Alvaro Renedo Zalba, Mayor of Gjirokaster Flamur Golemi; Eqream Çabej University lecturers, professors and students attended the opening ceremony in the museum city.
Addressing the ceremony, Education Minister hailed UNED campus opening in Gjirokaster as a milestone event in Albania’s higher education system, underlining that the campus will set a new education standard in the country.
“The National Distance Education University of Spain opened its doors here in the city of Gjirokaster with a new academic offer, a 50-year long experience in distance learning through implementation of cutting edge technologies applied to teaching and learning, with the most diverse offer, the first of its kind in Albania. UNED represents a unique opportunity and a milestone event in Albania’s internationalization of education and academic offer to enhance higher education quality in the country,” the Minister of Education and Sports Ogerta Manastirliu said.
She also highlighted the ongoing work as part of the internationalization process of the Albanian universities.
Eqrem Çabej University also signed a cooperation agreement with UNED to enhance academic exchanges and adapt educational offer to meet the labor market demands and development of local tourism in Gjirokaster, a major tourist destination in Albania and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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