Notable Universities in Albania

A closer look at 16 universities in Albania — founding, campus language, and academic strengths.

School	City	Type	Founded	Language	Notable Programs
Agricultural University of Tirana	Tirana	Public	1951	Albanian	AgricultureVeterinary MedicineForestry
Polytechnic University of Tirana	Tirana	Public	1951	Albanian, English	Civil EngineeringArchitectureComputer Engineering
American University of Tirana	Tirana	Private	2002	English	Business AdministrationLawComputer Science
University of New York Tirana	Tirana	Private	2002	English	Business AdministrationComputer SciencePolitical Science & International Relations
Epoka University	Tirana	Private	2007	English	EconomicsBusiness AdministrationArchitecture
Beder University	Tirana	Private	2011	Albanian, English	LawIslamic SciencesEducation
University of Shkodra "Luigj Gurakuqi"	Shkodër	Public	1957	Albanian	EducationSocial SciencesEconomics
University of Tirana	Tirana	Public	1957	Albanian, English	LawEconomicsSocial Sciences
Academy of Sports and Physical Training	Tirana	Public	1960	Albanian	Physical EducationSports ManagementCoaching
Academy of Arts	Tirana	Public	1966	Albanian	MusicVisual ArtsDramatic Arts
University of Gjirokstra "Eqerem Cabej"	Gjirokastër	Public	1968	Albanian	EducationSocial SciencesEconomics
University of Korca "Fan Noli"	Korçë	Public	1971	Albanian	Teacher TrainingAgricultural SciencesEconomics
University of Elbasan "Aleksander Xhuvani"	Elbasan	Public	1991	Albanian	EducationAlbanian Language and LiteratureEconomics
University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali"	Vlora	Public	1994	Albanian, English	Technical SciencesEconomicsPublic Health
Ecole pour l'Informatique et les nouvelles Technologies - Albania	Tirana	Private	1999	English	Software EngineeringDigital InnovationIT Project Management
University “Pavaresia” Vlore	Vlorë	Private	2009	Albanian	LawEconomicsComputer Science