19 private universities in Albania in 2026
The private universities in Albania offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
19 private universities
Albania has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Marubi Film and Multimedia Academy
Albania's first film school (2004), training students in film, television and multimedia professions in Tirana.
Ivodent Academy
A private Tirana school specialised in dental technology, with a clinic and laboratories integrated into the campus.
Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT)
A private institute in Tirana built on the Canadian model: engineering, IT, AI, cybersecurity and economics taught in English.
Qiriazi University College
A private Tirana institution named after the Qiriazi family of the Albanian renaissance, active in economics and law.
Reald University College
A private university college based in Vlorë, known for its medical sciences and economics faculties and its hands-on professional focus.
Albanian University
A private university in Tirana recognised for its health, law, economics and architecture programmes, taught in Albanian and English.
Aldent University
A private Tirana university specialised in health sciences: dentistry, pharmacy and public health.
Barleti University
A private Tirana university (2005) spanning health, economics, law, architecture and technology, known for its social-innovation spirit.
Bedër University
A private Tirana university founded in 2011, combining academic excellence and ethical commitment in law, economics, education and communication.
Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel
A private Tirana university founded on a European model, in partnership with Italian universities.
University of New York in Tirana (UNYT)
Albania's first private university (2002), offering American-style, English-taught programmes in economics, law, ICT and social sciences.
Western Balkans University
An international private university in Tirana focused on medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and technology, with English-taught programmes.
Epoka University
An international private university in Tirana founded in 2007, known for its modern campus and English-taught programmes.
European University of Tirana (UET)
A private Tirana university founded in 2006, recognised for law, economics, communication and social sciences, with a strong international outlook.
Luarasi University
A private Tirana university renowned for excellence in law, economics and public administration training.
Mediterranean University of Albania (UMSH)
A private Tirana university founded in 2009, known for its faculties of economics, law and medical sciences.
Metropolitan University of Tirana (UMT)
A private university founded in 2010 in Tirana, committed to widening access to higher education through scholarships.
Nehemiah Gateway University
A private university near Pogradec, linked to an international NGO, focused on education and physiotherapy.
Polis University
A private Tirana university devoted to architecture, urban planning, design, engineering and entrepreneurial innovation, with a research focus.