Accredited universities in Albania

SubjectsAgriculture & Environmental Studies · Natural Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Phone

+355 4 222 4087

Founded 1951 (chartered as Higher Agricultural Institute by Communist Hoxha government; full UBT 1991; Albania's premier agricultural HE serving collectivized farming era + post-Communist private farming era). Albania's premier agricultural university. Chartered 1951 as HIGHER AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE by Communist Hoxha government — same year as PUT, with Soviet assistance. Full UBT 1991 post-Communism. ~10,000+ students. Critical for Albanian agriculture: COMMUNIST-ERA forced collectivization destroyed traditional Albanian farming, POST-1991 privatization rebuilt small private farms (Albania remains highly agricultural ~40% workforce).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Medicine & Health Sciences

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2004 (chartered as private comprehensive university; "Albanian University" name reflects national branding). Major Albanian private comprehensive university. Founded 2004. ~5,000 students. Multiple faculties including medicine + dentistry + business. ENGLISH + Albanian programmes. Pakistani MBBS context potential.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy · Dentistry

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2010 (chartered as Albania's specialised dental + medical sciences private university). Albanian specialised dental + medical sciences private university. Founded 2010. ~2,000 students. Strong dentistry + dental sciences + stomatology + general medical sciences. Affordable dental education destination for South Asian + Italian students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2006 (chartered as Durrës coastal regional public university; named after ALEKSANDËR MOISIU (1879-1935) — famous Albanian-Austrian actor of early German theater + cinema, considered "Albania's greatest actor"). Durrës coastal regional public university. Chartered 2006 as part of Albanian HE expansion. Located in DURRËS — Albania's SECOND-LARGEST CITY + major Adriatic Sea port + ancient DYRRACHIUM (founded 627 BCE by Corinthians + Corcyreans, major Roman/Byzantine port). Named after ALEKSANDËR MOISIU (1879-1935) — famous ALBANIAN-AUSTRIAN ACTOR of early German theater + silent cinema, born Trieste to Albanian Catholic family, considered "ALBANIA'S GREATEST ACTOR". ~12,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1991 chartered post-Communism as Elbasan regional university; named after ALEKSANDËR XHUVANI (1880-1961) — Albanian linguist + scholar + standardizer of modern Albanian language). Central Albania regional university. Chartered 1991 post-Communism. Located in ELBASAN — central Albania industrial city. Named after ALEKSANDËR XHUVANI (1880-1961) — Albanian LINGUIST + SCHOLAR + STANDARDIZER OF MODERN ALBANIAN LANGUAGE. Xhuvani helped codify Albanian from regional dialects (Gheg-Tosk dialects) into standard literary Albanian under Communist regime — important for Albanian national identity. ~10,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2011 chartered as Canadian-curriculum private institute with Canadian university partnerships; English-medium technology focus). Albanian private Canadian-affiliated institute. Founded 2011. Canadian-curriculum partnerships. ENGLISH-MEDIUM. ~1,000 students. Strong IT + computing + applied technology.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Architecture & Design

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Phone

+355 4 223 2046

Founded 2008 (chartered by Turkish-Albanian partnership with Turkish state-affiliated educators; English-medium private; "Epoka" = "Epoch" in Albanian; Turkish-Albanian Sunni Muslim cultural ties). Major Turkish-Albanian private university. Chartered 2008 by Turkish-Albanian partnership (Turkish-state-affiliated educators). "EPOKA" (Albanian) = "EPOCH". ENGLISH-MEDIUM throughout. ~3,000 students. Strong engineering + business + architecture + economics. Reflects deep TURKISH-ALBANIAN cultural ties (Albania was Ottoman 500 years, shared Sunni Hanafi Islamic heritage). Pakistani students potential via Turkish-Pakistani brotherhood network.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1971 chartered as Gjirokastër Higher Pedagogical Institute by Hoxha government; full university 1991; named after EQREM ÇABEJ (1908-1980) — Albanian linguist; located in HOXHA'S BIRTHPLACE + UNESCO World Heritage city). Southern Albania regional university. Chartered 1971 as GJIROKASTËR HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE by Hoxha government. Full Eqrem Çabej University 1991. Located in GJIROKASTËR — "STONE CITY" UNESCO World Heritage (2005), historic Ottoman-era stone houses preserved. CRITICAL CONTEXT: Gjirokastër was BIRTHPLACE OF ENVER HOXHA (1908) — Hoxha developed his city throughout his rule. Also birthplace of ISMAIL KADARE (1936-2024) — Albania's greatest writer, internationally acclaimed novelist. Named after EQREM ÇABEJ (1908-1980) — Albanian linguist + Indo-European studies scholar. ~5,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · International Relations · Communication & Media Studies

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Phone

+355 4 228 0660

Founded 2006 (chartered as Albania's premier private comprehensive university with European-style curriculum; founded by Henri Çili — Albanian intellectual + media figure). Albania's premier private comprehensive university. Chartered 2006 by HENRI ÇILI — Albanian intellectual + media figure. European-style curriculum + Bologna Process alignment. ~5,000 students. Strong law + international relations + journalism + business + IT. ENGLISH + Albanian + Italian instruction.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2011 chartered as Beder University's Islamic studies faculty; serves Albanian Sunni Hanafi imam training + Islamic scholarship; serves post-Communist Islamic revival). Beder University's Islamic studies faculty (counted separately as it has distinct curriculum). Trains Albanian Sunni Hanafi imams + Islamic scholars + serves post-Communist Islamic revival after Hoxha's 1967-1990 religion ban. ARABIC + Albanian + English instruction. Critical for rebuilding Albanian Muslim religious infrastructure.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1971 chartered as Korçë Higher Pedagogical Institute by Hoxha government; full university 1992; named after FAN NOLI (1882-1965) — Albanian-American Orthodox bishop + writer + briefly Prime Minister 1924). Southeastern Albania regional university. Chartered 1971 as KORÇË HIGHER PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE by Hoxha government. Full Fan Noli University 1992. Named after FAN STILIAN NOLI (1882-1965) — ALBANIAN-AMERICAN ORTHODOX BISHOP + writer + briefly PRIME MINISTER OF ALBANIA 1924 (overthrown by Zog after 6 months). Noli founded Albanian Orthodox Church in America + translated Shakespeare to Albanian + Cervantes' Don Quixote. National Albanian cultural figure. ~6,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Marine Sciences

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1994 chartered post-Communism as Vlorë coastal regional university; NAMED AFTER ISMAIL QEMALI — DECLARED ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE on 28 NOVEMBER 1912 IN VLORË; "Ismail Qemali" is FOUNDING FATHER of modern Albania). Vlorë coastal regional university with HISTORIC FOUNDING NAME. Chartered 1994 post-Communism. NAMED AFTER ISMAIL QEMAL VLORA (1844-1919) — ALBANIA'S FOUNDING FATHER who DECLARED ALBANIAN INDEPENDENCE on 28 NOVEMBER 1912 IN VLORË (this city), ending 500 years of Ottoman rule. Located in VLORË — historic city where Albanian flag was first raised + independence proclaimed, Adriatic Sea port. ~10,000 students.

SubjectsLaw · Business & Management · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2003 (chartered as private law + business university; named after LUARAS — Albanian region or historical figure). Albanian private law + business university. Founded 2003. ~3,000 students. Strong law + business + IT + economics.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Education

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1957 chartered as Shkodër Pedagogical Institute by Hoxha; full university 1991; named after LUIGJ GURAKUQI (1879-1925) — Albanian writer + politician + signatory of 1912 independence declaration). Northern Albania regional university. Chartered 1957 as SHKODËR PEDAGOGICAL INSTITUTE by Hoxha government. Full Luigj Gurakuqi University 1991. Located in SHKODËR — Albania's historic CATHOLIC CULTURAL CENTER (northern Albania has higher Catholic population than south, ~25-30% Catholic), one of OLDEST EUROPEAN CITIES (~4,000 years inhabited). Named after LUIGJ GURAKUQI (1879-1925) — Albanian writer + politician + SIGNATORY OF 1912 INDEPENDENCE DECLARATION (Vlorë), education minister in early independence governments, assassinated 1925 in Bari Italy. ~13,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2005 (chartered as private comprehensive university; named after MARIN BARLETI (c.1450-c.1512) — Albanian Renaissance historian + first biographer of Skanderbeg). Albanian private comprehensive university. Founded 2005. Named after MARIN BARLETI (c.1450-c.1512) — ALBANIAN RENAISSANCE HISTORIAN + first biographer of SKANDERBEG, wrote "De obsidione Scodrensi" (1504) about Ottoman siege of Shkodër + "Historia de vita et gestis Scanderbegi" (1508-1510) — foundational text of Albanian historiography. ~4,000 students.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2007 (chartered as Albania-Italy partnership private university; Italian-Albanian academic ties; Mediterranean cultural orientation). Major Albania-Italy partnership private university. Founded 2007. Italian-Albanian academic ties (Italy hosts ~1M Albanian diaspora — LARGEST single diaspora destination). ITALIAN + Albanian + English programmes. ~3,000 students.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2008 named after MOTHER TERESA (1910-1997) — Albanian Catholic nun + Nobel Peace Prize 1979; serves as UMT teaching hospital + medical research; pre-existing as Albania's premier hospital since 1948). Albania's premier teaching hospital + medical research center, MoTher Teresa University Hospital Center. Pre-existing as Albania's premier hospital since 1948 (Soviet-era founding). Renamed after MOTHER TERESA (1910-1997, born ANJEZË GONXHE BOJAXHIU in Skopje to Albanian Catholic family from Kosovo) — Nobel Peace Prize 1979, founder of Missionaries of Charity, served Calcutta poor for 50+ years, BEATIFIED 2003 + CANONIZED 2016 as SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA. ALBANIAN NATIONAL HERO + international icon. Serves University of Medicine Tirana as primary teaching hospital.

SubjectsArchitecture & Design · Engineering & Technology

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2006 (chartered as Albania's premier private architecture + urban planning university; founded by Albanian architects). Albania's premier private architecture + urban planning university. Founded 2006 by Albanian architects. "POLIS" (Greek) = "CITY". ~1,500 students. Strong architecture + urban design + environmental design. Critical for Albania's rapid post-Communist urban transformation (Tirana skyline radically changed 2000s+).

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Computer Science & IT · Natural Sciences · Mathematics & Statistics

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Phone

+355 4 222 7459

Founded 1951 chartered as Tirana Polytechnic Institute by Communist Hoxha government with SOVIET assistance — Albania's OLDEST modern HE (pre-dates UT 1957!); full PUT 1991 post-Communism). ALBANIA'S OLDEST MODERN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION (pre-dates University of Tirana by 6 years!). Chartered 1951 as TIRANA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE by Communist Hoxha government with MASSIVE SOVIET ASSISTANCE (Soviet engineers + Russian professors initially staffed it during Albania-USSR alliance 1948-1961). Full POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA 1991 post-Communism. ~12,000+ students. 6 faculties: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Geology-Mining, Mathematics-Physics-Engineering. Premier Albanian engineering training.

SubjectsEducation

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1958 chartered as Higher Institute of Physical Culture and Sports by Hoxha government; full Sports University 2011; Albania's premier sports + PE training). Albania's premier sports + physical education university. Chartered 1958 as HIGHER INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL CULTURE AND SPORTS by Hoxha government. Full Sports University 2011. ~2,000 students. PE teachers + Olympic-level training.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Theology & Religious Studies

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2011 chartered by TURKISH HIZMET/GÜLEN MOVEMENT-affiliated educators; ENGLISH-medium private; serves Turkish-Albanian Sunni Muslim education ties; controversial post-2016 Turkey-Gülen split context). Major Turkish-Albanian private university. Chartered 2011 by TURKISH HIZMET/GÜLEN MOVEMENT-affiliated Albanian educators. Named after BADR — first major Islamic battle 624 CE. ENGLISH-MEDIUM throughout. ~2,000 students. Strong Islamic studies + theology + international relations + law + business. ⚠️ POST-2016 CONTROVERSY: Turkish government declared Gülen movement terrorist organization after July 2016 coup attempt blame; Bedër has navigated complex Turkish-Albanian diplomatic relations since. Pakistani Sunni religious students potential destination.

SubjectsArts & Humanities

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1966 chartered as Higher Institute of Arts by Hoxha government; full University of Arts 2011; Albania's premier fine arts + music + theater conservatory). Albania's premier arts conservatory. Chartered 1966 as HIGHER INSTITUTE OF ARTS by Hoxha government during socialist realism era. Full University of Arts 2011. ~1,500 students. 3 faculties: Music, Fine Arts, Drama-Cinema. Preserves Albanian traditional arts + classical training despite Hoxha-era socialist realism constraints.

SubjectsMedicine & Health Sciences · Natural Sciences · Pharmacy

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Phone

+355 4 222 3650

Founded 2013 (chartered as separate Medical University from UT Faculty of Medicine; HERITAGE TO 1952 UT Medical Faculty founded by Hoxha government with Soviet assistance; Pakistani MBBS destination). Albania's premier medical university. Chartered 2013 as SEPARATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY from University of Tirana Faculty of Medicine. HERITAGE TO 1952 UT MEDICAL FACULTY founded by Hoxha government with Soviet assistance. ~8,000+ students. Premier Albanian medical training. Pakistani MBBS context: significant Pakistani students at UMT — ENGLISH-medium MBBS programmes available + EU-recognized degrees + affordable vs Western Europe + Pakistani communities throughout Balkans. ⚠️ Verify PMC (Pakistan Medical Commission) recognition.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT · Languages & Linguistics

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Phone

+355 4 222 8402

Founded 1957 (chartered as STATE UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA by COMMUNIST ENVER HOXHA government as Albania's FIRST modern comprehensive university; massive milestone in Albanian HE history; renamed University of Tirana 1991 post-Communism). ALBANIA'S PREMIER AND OLDEST MODERN UNIVERSITY. Chartered 1957 as STATE UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA by COMMUNIST ENVER HOXHA GOVERNMENT — Albania's FIRST modern comprehensive university (Hoxha era ironically founded modern Albanian HE while criminalizing religion). Massive milestone in Albanian HE history. Renamed UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA 1991 post-Communism. ~35,000+ students. 7 faculties: History-Philology, Foreign Languages, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economy, Law, Medicine (separated 2013 as UMT). Premier producer of Albanian intellectuals + government officials. Multiple historic faculties trace to pre-1957 institutions including 1946 Institute of Sciences.

SubjectsEngineering & Technology · Natural Sciences · Business & Management · Arts & Humanities · Social Sciences · Law · Computer Science & IT

Accreditation

Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 2009 (chartered as Albania private comprehensive university with English-medium programmes). Albanian private comprehensive university. Founded 2009. ENGLISH-medium programmes. ~2,000 students. Strong business + law + IT.

SubjectsTheology & Religious Studies

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Ministry of Education and Sport, Republic of Albania (Ministria e Arsimit dhe Sportit) — apex regulator for Albanian HEIs. Plus ASCAL (Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë) for higher education QA + accreditation. Albanian HE: (1) MAJOR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — University of Tirana (UT 1957 flagship), Polytechnic University of Tirana (PUT 1951), Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT 1971), University of Medicine Tirana (UMT 2013 from UT Medical Faculty); (2) REGIONAL PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES — Aleksandër Moisiu (Durrës 2006), Luigj Gurakuqi (Shkodër 1957), Aleksandër Xhuvani (Elbasan 1991), Eqrem Çabej (Gjirokastër 1971), Fan Noli (Korçë 1971), Ismail Qemali (Vlorë 1994); (3) ARTS + SPORTS PUBLIC — University of Arts Tirana (1966), Sports University Tirana (1958); (4) PRIVATE COMPREHENSIVE — Albanian University, European University of Tirana (UET), Marin Barleti University, Luarasi University, Aldent University, POLIS University; (5) TURKISH-AFFILIATED — Epoka University (Turkish state-Albanian, 2008), University College Bedër (Turkish Gülen/Hizmet-affiliated 2011); (6) INTERNATIONAL — Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana. Total ~40 HEIs serving ~2.8M population. Albanian is national language + HE primary medium; English-medium programmes growing especially at private + international institutions; Turkish-medium at Turkish-affiliated; Italian widely used (Italy ~1M Albanian diaspora context).. Verify on the public registry · last verified 2026-05-16.

Founded 1925 World Bektashi HQ established in Tirana after Turkish state banned Bektashi 1925; modern educational institute revived post-1990; serves Bektashi Sufi Islamic education globally). WORLD BEKTASHI HEADQUARTERS educational institute in Tirana. Bektashi World HQ established in Tirana 1925 AFTER TURKISH STATE BANNED BEKTASHI SUFI ORDER 1925 (Atatürk's religious reforms closed all Sufi tekkes in Turkey, Bektashi leadership fled to Albania). Modern educational institute revived post-1990 after Hoxha's religion ban. ⚠️ CRITICAL 2024 CONTEXT: EDI RAMA government announced PLAN TO ESTABLISH BEKTASHI SOVEREIGN MICRO-STATE in Tirana (like Vatican City model) — controversial, ~10% of Albanians are Bektashi Sufi. Serves global Bektashi Islamic education.