The “Public Administration and Regional Development” Department was established in 1997. At the moment, 396 students study in the Department. Graduates can find professional realization in the higher state bodies of the legislative, executive and judiciary structures such as the Council of Ministers, ministries and state agencies, the administration of the Parliament and the Presidency; to take up posts in the administration of banks, international institutions like the European Union and the United Nations as well as in other international administrative organizations. In addition, they can work within the structures of local government and administration as mayors, municipal councilors or functional specialists, and to develop projects and programs for socio-economic development of cities and municipalities.