CIT E-NEWSLETTER

SEPTEMBER 2025

WHO ARE WE?

Canadian Institute of Technology was established in 2011. Its philosophy aims to provide potential students with the necessary and competitive skillset in demand by the Albanian and Balkan regions, as well as European and North-American labor markets.

Offering the curricula in the English language makes it possible for the CIT to use the latest teaching methodologies with updated academic materials and to open larger horizons for graduates in the Balkan region and beyond.

EXPLORE WHAT HAPPENED AT CIT IN SEPTEMBER 2025!

Registrations | Round 1

The registration process at CIT is progressing with great energy and enthusiasm. Each day, more students are joining our academic community and taking the first step toward their future success.

CIT Students to Represent Albania at the European Cybersecurity Challenge 2025 in Poland

The Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) is proud to announce that students Endri Bega, Firdeus Dikellari, and Juled Mardodaj will represent CIT as part of Team Albania at the upcoming European Cybersecurity Challenge (ECSC) 2025 in Poland.

Future Farming – Diaspora4Innovation | Venice, Italy

CIT was represented by Prof. Assoc. Dr. Nihat Adar, Vice Rector, Prof. Assoc. Dr. Entelë Gavoçi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Blendi Shima, Lecturer at the Faculty of Economy. Their participation highlights CIT’s active role in shaping and advancing higher education standards at both national and international levels..

International Conference on Data Processing and Networking (ICDPN 2025) | Czech Republic

The Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) is proud to announce its role as Co-Organizer of the International Conference on Data Processing and Networking (ICDPN 2025), which will take place on November 7–8, 2025, at the Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice, near Prague, Czech Republic.

Audio-Visual Media Skills | Roundtable at CIT

On September 30, the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) will host a roundtable titled “Audio-Visual Media Skills”, bringing together representatives from industry, business, and NGOs. The event will provide a dynamic platform to explore the role of artificial intelligence in shaping audio-visual media and enhancing skills across different age groups.

CIT and Sports University of Tirana Strengthen Academic Cooperation

On September 23, 2025, the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) had the honor of hosting a distinguished delegation from the Sports University of Tirana, Albania. The delegation was led by Prof. Dr. Agron Kasa, Rector, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Arben Kaçurri, Vice Rector for Scientific Affairs, and MSc. Safiola Çarçani (Shabanaj), Director of International, Public, and Student Relations.

National Academic Partnerships Through Collaboration

Representatives from the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), led by Rector Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoǧlu, conducted an official academic visit on September 18, 2025, to the University of Elbasan (UNIEL) in Albania. The delegation included Mr. Ubejd Osmani, CIT Administrator, Prof. Assoc. Entelë Gavoçi, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Dr. Bledar Komini, Project Lead of the ICRI-WB project and CIT Board Advisor. From UNIEL, the meeting was attended by Prof. Dr. Elvira Fetahu, Rector of UNIEL, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bederiana Shyti, Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences, and MSc. Ervis Sanço, Head of the International Relations Office.

Fostering Regional Academic Collaboration

An official academic visit from the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), led by Rector Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoglu and Dr. Bledar Komini, Project Lead of the ICRI-WB project and Board of Administration Advisor, took place on September 10, 2025, at the Mediterranean University Podgorica, Montenegro. The delegation also included partners from the University of Durrës “Aleksandër Moisiu”: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Llambi Prendi and Prof. Dr. Ermira Qosja.

Regional Academic Partnerships Through Collaboration

On September 10, 2025, a delegation from the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), led by Rector Prof. Dr. Ismail Kocayusufoğlu and Dr. Bledar Komini, Project Lead of the ICRI-WB project and Board of Administration Advisor, visited the University of Donja Gorica (UDG) in Montenegro.

Regional Academic Collaboration Through Projects

On August 27, 2025, “Haxhi Zeka” University in Peja, Kosovo, hosted a formal academic meeting with representatives from the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), the University of Durrës “Aleksandër Moisiu”, and the host institution. The meeting brought together university leaders and academic staff to discuss shared goals and opportunities for collaboration.

Strategic Academic Partnership for Collaborative Research and Projects

The Canadian Institute of Technology welcomed a distinguished delegation from “Kadri Zeka” University, Gjilan, Kosovo. The visit marked the signing of a Cooperation Agreement, strengthening ties between the two institutions through shared academic research and collaborative projects.

Research and Academic Collaboration | Sakarya Applied Science University

On September 3, 2025, the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT) had the honor of welcoming a distinguished delegation from Sakarya Applied Science University, Türkiye, led by Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Sarıbıyık, accompanied by key academic and institutional representatives. Several professors also joined the meeting virtually.

Meet Our New Dean of the Faculty of Economy | Prof. Assoc. Manjola Naço

“I am honored to join CIT as Dean of the Faculty of Economy at such an exciting time of growth and development for the faculty. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and inspired by the warm welcome from the CIT community. I look forward to collaborating with esteemed colleagues, empowering our students, and fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and academic excellence. Together, we will build something extraordinary.”

Where to find us:
St. Xhanfize Keko (Complex Xhura) Porcelan, Tirana - Albania