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The employment barometer (2010, published on our website www.universum-ks.org) shows that currently one of the primary expertise for employment is the knowledge and professional use of English and German. A study conducted by the Career Office at our College (2013), confirms the belief that most employers value expertise in the Englishand German language as a necessary prerequisite for hire. Therefore, Universum proposes a program, which suits contemporary employment in English and German language workplaces: knowledge and expertise of the subjects in fluent spoken and written English and German. After the three-year trajectory, we expect our students to be able to be able to perform tasks in various job opportunities that require to:

• Conduct administrative work to the international plans and projects;
• Contribute in administrative posts, articles, publications;
• Be able to analyze media reports, publications and information both written and spoken;
• Conduct Public Relations activities and illustrations;
• Engage in oral and written translations in gatherings and occasions;
• Be able to asses English proficiency in both written and spoken;

The normal minimum entry requirements for a candidate to be eligible for admission to the College’s courses are set out in the General Entry Requirements contained in the Prospectus. However, the absolute minimum criteria for a student to be admitted to this academic program, is that all students are expected to have successfully completed high school and have passed the national test (matura). In addition, in order to be enrolled in our program, all applicants are required to bring the following documents:

• Birth certificate
• Diploma and secondary school certificate
• Legalized documents issued by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Kosovo for all those who have completed their education outside of the Republic of Kosovo
• Completing the application procedures at Universum College
• The contract of the study program if they meet eligibility criteria

Dual studies are programs that combine academic studies with professional training or practical experience in a company and enable easier entry into the labor market.
Universum College offers dual studies, where students are offered full study funding, internships over three years and guaranteed employment in these companies in the departments of: Computer Science, Business and Management, German Language and Integrated Design.
So far Universum College offers dual studies with these companies:

• Vision Agency
• Fox Group
• Albina Dyla Company

Universum College has often been targeted by different institutions to form partnerships and professional collaborations aiming to contribute to the economy and development of sectors Hence, Universum College actively seeks qualitative and prestigious partners to launch and implement projects that foster positive changes, contribute to the development of society and enhance the skills and knowledge of young generations. Dual studies program enables students at Universcum College to pursue academic degree studies while working in a company/institution of their relevant filed. This enables students to obtain both academic degrees and professional experience. A recent dual study program was launched with Vision Agency.

Vision agency, a growing company operating in IT field offers a variety of services both nationally and internationally. Having, prosperous partners in Switzerland and Germany, Vision Agency is the leading company in Kosovo which exports services and products to Western Europe and beyond. Consequently, Vision agency is ranked amongst the most prestigious employers which offers above the standard conditions and salary to the youth of Kosovo.

Universum College has redesigned its curricula according to the needs and demand of the local and global market. Universum College updated its curricula by bringing more innovative, practical as well as entrepreneurial subjects. Curricula is designed in cooperation with experts of the respective fields and Vision Agency. Now courses offered Universum College directly equip students with necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to work for coherent companies such is Vision Agency.

As a final stage of our partnership, Universum College has introduced a scholarship program. In this program Vision Agency finances 20 youngsters’ education at Universum College. These scholarship winners, sign contracts with Universum College and Vision Agency. Contract requires 20 hours per week volunteering at Vision agency throughout the studies at Universum College. Upon the completion of studies, students sign 2-year regular employment contract at Vision Agency.

Shortly, Universum College will launch other dual study programs with respective local and international companies.