It is the highest institution of science and art in Kosovo, with headquarters in Pristina, established by decision of the Assembly of Kosovo on December 20, 1975. By law and other by-laws, ASHAK is defined as an independent institution, which unites its membership of scientists and artists from the most prominent in the country. The activity of the Academy is of special public and national interest, the purpose of which is the development and promotion of research-scientific and artistic work in Kosovo, care for the implementation of scientific achievements and the cultivation of artistic values ​​in the country, as well as the development of cooperation international scientific and artistic.