The Municipality of Ferizaj has publicly expressed concern regarding the omission of the University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj (USHAF) from the budgetary planning for 2027. The local government characterized this budgetary exclusion as unacceptable, warning that it poses significant risks to the continuity of higher education within the city. According to the statement released by the municipality, both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance have reportedly failed to allocate funding for the university across the budgetary cycles of 2027, 2028, and 2029.
The Municipality of Ferizaj has framed this action as an “institutional attack” on the institution. The local authority emphasized that the USHAF was established through the combined contributions of its academic staff, faculty, and the broader academic community. It noted that the university has historically played a vital role in training professional cadres for the region.
Consequently, the municipality stated that the current decision jeopardizes the operational capacity of the university and limits its ability to function effectively. The reaction highlights a growing concern among local stakeholders regarding the financial sustainability of the higher education sector in Ferizaj. The municipality is advocating for immediate intervention to ensure that the university receives the necessary financial backing to maintain its educational services and fulfill its mandate within the community.
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