13 public universities in Albania in 2026
The public universities in Albania offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
13 public universities
Albania has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Security Academy of Albania
Albania's sole public institution for public order and security, training police officers and security specialists.
Academy of Albanian Studies
Albania's public academy of Albanological studies in Tirana: the reference research centre for Albanian language, literature and history.
Agricultural University of Tirana (UBT)
Albania's leading university for agronomy, veterinary medicine and food sciences since 1951, driving the country's rural development.
Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës
Public university founded in 2006 on the American model: business, law, ICT, education and tourism in Albania's great Adriatic port city.
Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan
A leading public university in Elbasan, historic trainer of Albania's teachers, strong in education, humanities, sciences and engineering.
University of Medicine, Tirana
Albania's leading public institution for medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and the health professions, spun off from the University of Tirana.
University of Tirana
Founded in 1957, the University of Tirana is Albania's largest university, spanning law, economics, humanities, social sciences and sciences.
University of Arts of Tirana
Albania's national conservatoire of the arts: music, visual arts, theatre and film at the heart of the country's main artistic hub.
Sports University of Tirana (UST)
Albania's only public university dedicated to sport sciences: physical education, sports rehabilitation, and sport and tourism management.
Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastër
Public university in southern Albania, in UNESCO-listed Gjirokastër, specialised in education, natural sciences, economics and tourism.
Fan S. Noli University of Korçë
A public university in south-eastern Albania, in Korçë, active in education, agriculture, economics and tourism, heir to a rich academic tradition.
University of Vlorë Ismail Qemali
A public university on Albania's coast, in Vlorë, active in economics, tourism, engineering, health and education since 1994.
Polytechnic University of Tirana (UPT)
Albania's oldest engineering school (1951): civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science and architecture in central Tirana.