🇦🇱 Tirana, AlbaniaPublic
University of Tirana
- Founded
- 1957
- Study levels
- 3
BachelorMasterPhD
Fees and entry requirements are not published here — check the university directly.
Europe · Currency: ALL
Study in Albania
Low-cost study with a growing number of English-taught private universities.
Overview
Albania is a European study destination, and tuition and living costs there are quoted in ALL. The sections below set out how degrees are structured, how applications are made, and what the student route involves. Anything that moves from year to year — fees, deadlines and entry requirements — is set by the individual institution or by the national authorities, so use the official links on this page to confirm it rather than relying on a figure quoted anywhere else.
Education system
Higher education generally follows the three-cycle structure: bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Programme length and language of instruction vary by institution.
Popular courses
BusinessEngineeringArchitectureComputer Science
How tuition works
Tuition is set per course and per institution and is revised every year. Take the figure from the fee table on your specific course page — a national average will not match what you are quoted.
How living costs work
Living costs depend far more on the city than on the country, and are often the larger half of the total. Build an estimate from current rent, transport and food figures for the specific city you are considering.
Admission requirements
A recognised qualification meeting the institution's requirements. Some programmes require specific prerequisites, portfolios or entrance examinations.
English-language requirements
English-taught programmes usually require proof of English proficiency; programmes taught in the local language require proof of that language. Confirm exact requirements officially.
Main intakes
Most institutions have a main autumn intake, with some offering a spring intake.
Application process
Applications may be made directly to institutions or through national admission platforms, depending on the country and level of study.
Scholarship options
Government, institutional and EU-linked scholarship schemes may be available. Availability changes each year — verify on official pages.
Work rights
Students may be permitted limited part-time work under national rules, which change over time.
Student-visa overview
Non-EU/EEA students typically need a student residence permit or visa; requirements and processing times change. Verify with official government sources.
⚠️ Immigration policies change frequently and vary by nationality. This is general information only — always confirm on the official government website.
Official student-visa source ↗Post-study opportunities
Several countries offer a post-study residence period for job-seeking graduates; eligibility varies and changes — verify officially.
Major universities in Albania
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🇦🇱 Tirana, AlbaniaPublic
Polytechnic University of Tirana
- Founded
- 1951
- Study levels
- 3
BachelorMasterPhD
Fees and entry requirements are not published here — check the university directly.
🇦🇱 Tirana, AlbaniaPrivate
Epoka University
- Founded
- 2007
- Study levels
- 3
BachelorMasterPhD
Fees and entry requirements are not published here — check the university directly.
🇦🇱 Tirana, AlbaniaPrivate
University of New York Tirana
- Founded
- 2002
- Study levels
- 2
BachelorMaster
Fees and entry requirements are not published here — check the university directly.