Albania — university guide
The 32 universities in Albania in 2026
An informative guide to the 32 higher education institutions in Albania: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
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Universities
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Public
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Private
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Best ranking
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Min bachelor fee
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Programs
Bachelor fee range in Albania
Based on the 12 universities in Albania that published their fees.
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Universities in Albania: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
13
Public universities
The public institutions in Albania
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19
Private universities
The private institutions in Albania
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Best universities
Ranked by overall average
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The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
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University fees
Tuition fee analysis
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Programs
Fields offered in Albania
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List of universities in Albania in 2026
32 universities listedFan S. Noli University of Korçë
Public14 14 programs· 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
Public12 12 programs· A public university on Albania's coast, in Vlorë, active in economics, tourism, engineering, health and education since 1994.
Luarasi University
Private11 11 programs· A private Tirana university renowned for excellence in law, economics and public administration training.
Mediterranean University of Albania (UMSH)
Private15 15 programs· A private Tirana university founded in 2009, known for its faculties of economics, law and medical sciences.
Metropolitan University of Tirana (UMT)
Private12 12 programs· A private university founded in 2010 in Tirana, committed to widening access to higher education through scholarships.
Nehemiah Gateway University
Private7 7 programs· A private university near Pogradec, linked to an international NGO, focused on education and physiotherapy.
Polis University
Private9 9 programs· A private Tirana university devoted to architecture, urban planning, design, engineering and entrepreneurial innovation, with a research focus.
Polytechnic University of Tirana (UPT)
Public16 16 programs· Albania's oldest engineering school (1951): civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, computer science and architecture in central Tirana.