Program study	ROAD TRAFFIC
NQF Level (with abbreviations such as BA, MA, PhD, doctoral program, university course, professional certificate or diploma)	MSc (Master of Science))
Academic degree and full/abbreviated title of the diploma	Master of Road Traffic  Program: ROAD TRAFFIC
Field of Study according to Erasmus Subject Area Codes (ESAC)	02.6 Transport and Traffic Studies 06.1 Mechanical Engineering
Minimum Duration of Studies	2 years
Form of Study (full-time, part-time, distance learning, etc.)	Full-time
Number of ECTS Credits (total and per year)	120 ECTS
Program Coordinators:		1. Prof. soc. dr. Ramadan Mazrekaj 2. Prof.asoc.dr. Ferat Shala 3. Prof.asoc. Fitore Abdullahu
Tuition Fees		Based on the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, studies are free of charge.

In recent years, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FIM) has worked extensively on strengthening and advancing the Road Traffic Program by operationalizing three laboratories that serve to fulfill the program’s objectives:

• Main Laboratory, equipped with advanced research, scientific, and professional technology and equipment, as well as other necessary teaching materials;
• Vehicle Technical Inspection Laboratory, which serves the Traffic program for professional, scientific, research, and service activities;
• IT/SMART Technologies Laboratory, which serves the Traffic and Transport program for scientific-research projects with students in subject areas where ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) is applied in traffic, automatic control in transport and traffic, as well as road telematics.

This program strongly aligns with the short-term and long-term objectives of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, as clearly presented in its strategic and developmental plans. Since one of the main goals of FME is to provide high-quality study programs in accordance with modern standards and practices, the objectives of this program are fully consistent with that mission.

Mission of the Road Traffic Study Program

Through high-quality teaching and innovative technologies, the integration of theoretical and practical learning, and scientific research, students are prepared for further studies, equipped for a successful future, and develop competencies that align with the requirements of the labor market.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Master’s program in Road Traffic are to provide knowledge and enable students to:

• Ensure a study program that provides knowledge in all essential areas for understanding the phenomena and processes in Traffic and transport;
• Achieve harmonization of the study program with the Bologna declaration, which indirectly enables international comparability and recognition;
• Educate experts with broad knowledge in the field of  traffic sciences, supporting the sustainable development of society at the national level and ensuring competitiveness in the european labor market;
• Develop experts who are qualified (specialized) with additional knowledge to solve specific engineering problems;
• Educate experts who will enable the country (and the public sector at all levels) to achieve sustainable societal development;
• Provide the Kosovo  economy, particularly the transport sector, with experts whose knowledge ensures international competitiveness;
• Educate professionals specialized in traffic safety.

 

The study program is modern, dynamic, and continuously updated, designed to meet both current and emerging needs of the public sector and the Kosovar economy. It aims to educate highly qualified professionals equipped with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and innovative competencies, enabling them to successfully integrate into the labor market and contribute effectively to the development of the transportation sector both in Kosovo and international.

 

ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC  PROGRAM-MSC

The administration of the Rod Traffic program is carried out in accordance with the Statute of the University of Prishtina and the internal regulations that govern the organization of academic processes at the faculty and University of Prishtina level. The organizational structure ensures effective academic management, pedagogical coordination, transparency, and compliance with quality assurance standards.

 

Institutional structure of administration

The program is administered by the academic unit - the faculty and the department, which function as constituent units of the University of Prishtina.

 The structure includes:

• Management - the Dean of the faculty, who supervises academic processes and ensures the implementation of institutional policies and regulations;
• Vice Deans for academic, teaching, and research affairs;
• The Head of the Department, who leads academic activities within the department and ensures the proper conduct of teaching and research processes;
• Coordinator for Academic Development and Quality, who monitors quality, evaluations, reports, and the implementation of institutional standards;
• Quality Office, which ensures documentation of processes, periodic evaluations, and coordination with the central units of UP for quality;
• Head of administration.
• The administrative structures are clearly defined and also described in the self-evaluation report of the accredited program 2023–2028 by AKA.

The administrative structures are clearly defined and also described in the self-evaluation report of the accredited program 2023–2028 by KAA.

Administrative functions of the program

Program administration includes:

• Drafting, reviewing, and updating the curriculum;
• Approval of course programs according to the procedures of the Faculty Study Commission;
• Coordination of schedules, lectures, exercises, and laboratories;
• Planning of academic staff workload for lectures and exercises.

 

 

Program monitoring is conducted:

• At faculty level by the Dean, Vice Dean for teaching, and the Quality Coordinator;
• At department level by the Head of the department.
• At institutional level by the central offices of UP for quality and academic development.

Administrative support and infrastructure

The program is supported by:

• The Student Services Office, which manages documentation, registration, exam records, and student communication;
• SEMS (Student Electronic Management System), for course registration, grades, academic records, and official communication;
• Teaching spaces, laboratories, library, technical units, and support staff.

This integrated administrative system ensures preservation, access, and transparency of academic data.

Quality assurance in program administration

 

Program administration is closely linked to:

• Periodic evaluation of academic and support staff;
• Student questionnaires;
• Analysis of pass rates and study progress;
• Annual academic reports;
• Curriculum review aligned with accreditation standards and labor market needs.

 

Cooperation with industry and public institutions

Continuous improvement and development of the Road Traffic program is supported through close cooperation with industry. At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, an advisory board has been established which, besides industry representatives, also includes representation from students and alumni.

• In addition to program review and development, this also helps in:
• Creating and strengthening relationships with institutions of road, air, railway transport and logistics;
• Organizing professional internships and study visits;
• Engaging industry experts in teaching or advisory activities.
• This cooperation ensures the program remains aligned with real labor market needs.

 

Student representation in program administration

Students participate in the administration of the program through:

• The Student Council of the Faculty;
• Student representatives in the Study commission;
• Student representatives in the faculty council;
• Participation in quality assurance commissions;

 

This representation ensures that the student voice is part of the decision-making processes.

 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES WITHIN THE PROGRAM

The assessment procedures within the program are aligned with institutional policies and relevant regulations (The General Regulation on the Assessment of Student Performance) of the University of Prishtina, as well as with the standards defined by the Kosovo Accreditation Manual. These procedures ensure a fair, transparent, objective, and continuous evaluation of student performance.

 

General Principles of Assessment

At the program level, assessment mechanisms are clearly defined for each course through the corresponding syllabus, which is published in the electronic SEMS system at the beginning of each semester, providing students with immediate access to the assessment criteria.

These mechanisms are designed to reflect teaching methods, expected learning outcomes, and student workload.

The institutional standard requires that assessment be conducted fairly and objectively, be consistent over time, and comparable across courses within the program.

 

Assessment Formats and Components

Assessment methods include a combination of formative and summative evaluations, which typically include:

• Continuous assessment (according to the Regulation on the Assessment of Student Performance)
• Attendance in lectures and exercises (e.g., 5%)
• Interactivity and engagement during class (e.g., 5–15%)
• Continuous testing throughout the semester, usually two mid-term exams (up to 70–90%)
• Independent assignments, presentations, projects, and practical work (variable depending on the course)
• Final exam if the student does not pass the course through continuous assessments.

This combination allows the student to demonstrate competencies through multiple forms of evaluation.

Transparency and Student Information

Students are informed at the beginning of each semester about assessment criteria, teaching methods, testing formats, and the weight of each component. Course syllabi within the program are uploaded to SEMS at the beginning of the academic year, and professors clarify all details during the first teaching sessions.

Additionally, students receive immediate and regular feedback on their performance, in accordance with Standard 5.4.

Recording, Archiving, and Certification of Assessment Results

Results of exams, tests, and other assessment components are recorded and stored in the official SEMS system. This system serves as the official mechanism for certifying and preserving academic results long-term, as required by accreditation standards.

Results are also stored in physical form at the faculty for internal auditing needs, as well as for access by professors, administration, and management.

Objectivity, Validity, and Reliability of Assessment

The program implements mechanisms that ensure assessments are:

• aligned with the intended learning outcomes,
• standardized according to course syllabi,
• comparable across courses,
• consistent with practices of other programs within the institution.

 

Assessment Criteria

All academic units of the University of Prishtina, in accordance with the Statute, apply the following grading scale to evaluate student achievements:

• 10 and 9 – Excellent
• 8 – Very Good
• 7 – Good
• 6 – Sufficient
• 5 – Insufficient

A student successfully completes a course by achieving at least a grade of 6 (Sufficient).

The precise distribution of points across these components is defined in the syllabus of each course, however, all courses follow the same University-wide grading scale presented above.

 

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