Prof. Ass. Dr. Albana Pasjaqa was born on December 19, 1986 in Zabel të Ulët, Drenas Municipality. She completed her primary education in her hometown, while her secondary education at the “Dr. Ali Sokoli” Medical High School in Prishtina.
In 2005, she began her studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of Prishtina (now: “Hasan Prishtina” University), where she graduated in 2008. Following her academic development, in 2009 she continued her postgraduate studies in the “Financial Law” department at the same institution, where she earned the title of Master in Financial Law.
Pursuing the goal of further academic advancement, in 2013 she began her doctoral studies at the South East European University in North Macedonia. In 2018, she successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Legal Protection of Foreign Direct Investments – The Case of Kosovo and Albania”, earning the title “Doctor of Civil Law”.
Her professional experience began in 2011 after completing her master’s studies, when she was engaged at AAB College, initially in the finance office, then as an administrative assistant and as a coordinator for the master’s level. After completing her doctorate, she was appointed Quality Assurance Coordinator at the Faculty of Public Administration at this college.
In 2019, she began her engagement as a professor at the Faculty of Law of AAB College, initially in the subject “Contract Law”, to then continue with a wide range of subjects including: Organization of the Judicial System, Civil Legal Practice, Financial Law, Business Law, Competition Law, while at the master’s level she lectures in the subjects: Trademark and Advanced Law of Commercial Companies.
Prof. Pasjaqa has made a valuable contribution to the field of scientific research, with numerous publications in international indexed journals such as SCOPUS and Google Scholar. Some of her most important works and studies include:
2025: Mjedisi i jashtëm ekonomik si faktor tërheqës për investimet e huaja direkte në Kosovë: Një analizë ekonometrike.
https://www.iieta.org/journals/ijsdp/paper/10.18280/ijsdp.200505
2025: Ndikimi i mjedisit të jashtëm, juridik dhe socio-ekonomik në mirëqenien e pensionistëve në Kosovë: Qasje përmes modelit të përgjithësuar linear (GLM).
https://www.iieta.org/journals/ijsdp/paper/10.18280/ijsdp.200505
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., (2023): “Promotion, encouragement and legal protection of foreign investments in the developing country”. Journal of Governance and Regulation, vol 12, Issue 3, pp. 34–41.
https://doi.org/10.22495/jgrv12i3art4
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., (2021): The role of companies in the economy of Kosovo. Twelfth International Conference on: “Social and Natural Sciences – Global Challenge 2021” (ICSNS XII-2021), Berlin, 4 March 2021.
http://iipccl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ICSNS-XII-Proceedings.pdf
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., (2021): Approximation of financial reporting legislation in Kosovo with the “Acquis Communautaire” of the European Union. The perspective of integration of the western Balkans into the EU, Prishtina: 23-24 April 2021.
https://aab-edu.net/conference/perspektiva-e-integrimit-te-ballkanit-perendimor-ne-be/
Other scientific publications:
Pasjaqa, A., Prekazi, Y. (2017). Advantages and Disadvantages of Foreign Direct Investment and Their Role in Kosovo and Albania – Comparative Approach. International scientific conference: “The economic stability of the Balkan’s countries and integration challenges”, AAB College, Prishtina, Kosovo. ISBN 978-9951-494-66-3.
http://konferencat.aab-edu.net/icbes2017/en/
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., Dumi, A., Celo, E., (2015). The Impact of International Financial Institutions Investments in the Countries of the Region, with Particular Emphasis on Kosovo. Acta Universitatis Danubius OEconomia, Vol 11, No 5 (2015), ISSN: 2067-340X.
http://journals.univ-danubius.ro/index.php/oeconomica/article/view/2957/html
Prekazi, Y., Pasjaqa, A., Dumi, A., (2015). Migration and the Impact of Its Remittances on Kosovo Economic Development. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, MCSER Publishing, Rome-Italy, E-ISSN 2281-4612, ISSN 2281-3993, Vol 4 No 3 S1, December 2015.
https://www.mcser.org/journal/index.php/ajis/article/view/8377/8041
Beyond the academic and professional sphere, Prof. Pasjaqa shows a special interest in art and culture, regularly attending theatrical performances and cultural activities.
Prof. Ass. Dr. Albana Pasjaqa is a distinguished figure who represents the intersection between the academic world, public and private institutions and enterprises. Known for her commitment to quality and innovation, she continuously contributes to institutional development, corporate management and the advancement of higher education in the country.
She is married, a mother of two and lives in Fushë Kosovë.