AU is an independent open community that seeks to be a worthy part of the world and the future. In developing its mission, AU aims to accompany and support students so that they develop their potential in the best way. To promote the creation, transfer and advancement of knowledge to respond to the needs for a higher education based on scientific research for the benefit of society.

The Albanian Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (AIITC) is an independent public institution, which focuses on the preservation of Islamic spiritual and cultural heritage, through contribution to the fields of science and culture. The activity of AIITC is based on the realization of scientific conferences and symposia, publications, promotions and academic studies on issues related to culture, civilization, art, tradition and Islamic customs among Albanians.

The Institute of History “Ali Hadri” – Prishtina began its academic life in 1967, initially as the Historical Bureau, and later, in 1978, it continued as the Institute of History, and today it bears the name Institute of History “Ali Hadri”.

For over five decades, the Institute has traveled a long path, marked by many successes but also challenges, always in service of science and knowledge. The role of the Institute of History remained significant even during the years of Kosovo’s occupation, when it carried out its research activities under extraordinary circumstances.

As part of its scientific and research work, the Institute of History “Ali Hadri” – Prishtina publishes monographs, collections of documents, collections of research papers, and the scientific journal Kosova. It also organizes conferences, symposiums, and scholarly roundtables, all of which contribute to achieving new results in the field of historical research.

As the most important museum in Albania, National Historical Museum aims to provide knowledge and appreciation of Albania’s history to the local, national and international public. It also aims to encourage dialogue among citizens about the Albanian past, present and future. For this purpose, it preserves and studies material and immaterial evidence of Albania’s historical and cultural heritage, which are communicated and introduced in an environment that promotes education. It also organizes and enables activities that support its vision and mission. 

The General Directorate of Archives is the head of the national archival network in the Republic of Albania. The Central State Archive and the Local State Archives are administratively and professionally subordinated to the DPA. Meanwhile, other archives are under the methodological and professional jurisdiction of the General Directorate of Archives. These archives are System Archives and Typology Archives, as permanent archives and secretary-archives of all public authorities and state institutions in Albania. This network stores, processes, administers and serves the National Archival Fund of the Republic of Albania.