List of universities in Albania

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This is a list of accredited and non-accredited higher academic institutions based in Albania. [1]

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Public institutions

No.NameLicensedStatus
1 University of Tirana 30 May 1957 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
2 Polytechnic University of Tirana 15 July 1951 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
3 Agricultural University of Tirana 28 July 1951 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
4 Armed Forces Academy 10 May 1958 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
5 Academy of Albanological Studies 22 August 2007 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
6 Security Academy 25 February 2015 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
7 Sports University of Tirana 28 September 1960 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
8 University of Arts, Tirana 23 March 2011 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
9 University of Medicine, Tirana 23 January 2013 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
10 Aleksandër Moisiu University 20 December 2005 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
11 Luigj Gurakuqi University 18 April 1957 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
12 Aleksandër Xhuvani University 12 November 1991 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
13 Eqrem Çabej University 8 January 1971 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
14 Fan Noli University 29 May 1992 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
15 Ismail Qemali University 28 February 1994 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg

Private institutions

No.NameLicensedStatus
1 Albanian University 10 April 2004 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
2 Aldent University 27 September 2006 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
3 Bedër University 6 April 2011 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
4 Canadian Institute of Technology 10 November 2011 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
5 Our Lady of Good Counsel University 27 August 2004 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
6 Epoka University 12 March 2008 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
7 European University of Tirana 20 September 2006 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
8 Ivodent Academy 19 February 2009 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
9Logos University College29 July 2009 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
10 Luarasi University 11 September 2003 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
11 Marin Barleti University 12 August 2005 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
12 Marubi Academy of Film and Multimedia 30 September 2004 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
13Mediterranean University of Albania19 February 2009 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
14 Metropolitan University of Tirana 12 May 2010 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
15Nehemiah Gateway University4 June 2008 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
16Professional College of Tirana26 August 2015 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
17Polis University11 October 2006 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
18Qiriazi University College10 May 2006 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
19Tirana Business University College6 October 2010 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
20University College of Business14 September 2011 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
21 Pavarësia University 11 March 2009 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
22Academy of Applied Studies "Reald"14 September 2011 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
23 University of New York, Tirana 15 August 2002 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
24Wisdom University27 September 2006 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
25 Epitech Albania 8 June 2017 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
26Tirana Esthetics and Style School31 July 2018 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg
25Western Balkans University8 June 2017 Eo circle light-green checkmark.svg

Closed institutions

No.NameLicensedStatus
1 American University of Tirana 27 February 2008 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
2 Kristal University 6 December 2005 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
3 Vitrina University 6 May 2009 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
4Justiniani I University15 March 2006 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
5Planetary University of Tirana26 August 2009 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
6Tirana Construction Academy2 November 2011 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
7Justicia University27 September 2006 Eo circle red no-entry.svg
8 V.I. Lenin Higher Party School 11 August 1945 Eo circle red no-entry.svg

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References

  1. "Lista e institucioneve të akredituara të larta". ASCAL.