World Bektashi Headquarters (Kryegjyshata Botërore Bektashiane) — Educational Institute
World Bektashi Headquarters (Kryegjyshata Botërore Bektashiane) — Educational Institute is a private institution in Tirana, Albania, accredited by 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).. Primary language: Albanian (national language + HE primary medium) + English (growing especially private + international) + Italian (widely used, Italian diaspora context) + Turkish (Turkish-affiliated institutions). AlmiStudy lists 1 canonical subject area, all verified against 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)..
- Country
- Albania (AL)
- City
- Tirana
- Control
- private
- Language
- Albanian (national language + HE primary medium) + English (growing especially private + international) + Italian (widely used, Italian diaspora context) + Turkish (Turkish-affiliated institutions)
- 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.
- Source
- World Bektashi Headquarters (Kryegjyshata Botërore Bektashiane) — Educational Institute — MoES + ASCAL Albania + institutional verification (Day 17 Europe-start) · tier: tier_2_directory
- Website
- https://bektashiworld.org
Subjects offered
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Theology & Religious Studies
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.
Other universities in Albania
Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT / Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës)
Tirana
Albanian University (Universiteti Albanian)
Tirana
Aldent University (Universiteti Aldent)
Tirana
Aleksandër Moisiu University, Durrës (UAMD / Universiteti Aleksandër Moisiu Durrës)
Durrës
Aleksandër Xhuvani University (UNIEL / Universiteti i Elbasanit Aleksandër Xhuvani)
Elbasan
Canadian Institute of Technology Tirana (CIT)
Tirana
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