Supreme Court Partially Annuls Prishtina University Regulations
Prishtina University’s regulations governing the advancement of academic personnel have been partially annulled by the Supreme Court of Kosovo. The ruling, announced on May 13, 2026, determined that specific provisions within the regulations were legally problematic. The supreme court declared paragraph 7 of section 18 of the university’s rules illegal and subsequently annulled it.
This paragraph granted the Prishtina University Senate the authority to “withdraw the recognition of publication in dubious or questionable publishers, but before final evaluation of the candidate.”
In its justification for the decision, the Supreme Court highlighted the lack of clear definition surrounding the terms “dubious journals” and “questionable publishers” within existing legislation. The court’s ruling indicates a need for greater specificity in these criteria to ensure transparency and due process. The decision represents a legal challenge to the university’s procedures for evaluating academic publications.
Further details regarding the implications of this annulment are expected as the university responds to the court’s ruling.
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This decision could significantly impact career progression for university staff in Prishtina.