About the Institute

Founded in 1967 by the Assembly of Kosovo, the Institute of History is the leading research institution dedicated to the study of Kosovo's history. Its roots trace back to 1946, evolving through a series of commissions before becoming a full institute in 1980. Despite political repression during the 1980s and forced closure in 1992 by Serbian authorities, the Institute continued operating independently. Since 1999, it has reestablished itself as a center of scholarly activity, collaborating with institutions in Kosovo and Albania. It publishes the scientific journal Kosova and leads major research projects, including the comprehensive macroproject History of Kosovo.