The University of Tirana is the largest and oldest university in the Republic of Albania. It stands out among all other public and non-public universities, offering study programs in the fields of Natural Sciences, Philological and Educational Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Economic Sciences. The programs are organized in three consecutive cycles: first cycle; second cycle and third cycle.
Also, the University of Tirana stands out for the number of study programs (161 programs in all three levels), diversity (programs in natural sciences, economics, law, philology, foreign languages and social sciences), the uniqueness of specialization and qualification faculties (most of the study programs in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Foreign Languages and History and Philology, mainly at the master's and doctoral levels).
To respond to market demands, UT has opened new study programs in the field of archaeology, economic informatics, tourism, Spanish language, biotechnology, information technology, etc.
One of the goals of the University of Tirana is its international recognition. UT is a partner institution in several cooperation programs of the European Commission such as: Tempus, Erasmus Mundus Action 2, IPA, more specifically: JoinEU-SEE, Basileus, Pacinno, Eureqa, Tempus Interface. All UT structures, students, academic and administrative staff have benefited from ERASMUS + mobility projects.
UT has also signed many cooperation agreements with various European and world universities and institutions. These framework agreements aim at academic and student exchange, joint research programs, academic exchanges in publications, journals, the organization of various conferences, etc. He is also a member of many foreign networks such as: AUF, UNICA, UNIMED, CMU etc.
ORGANIZATION OF STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA
University studies
In accordance with the legal provisions, the forms of study offered by the main units of the University of Tirana are:
a) full-time studies;
b) long-term studies;
Organization of full-time university studies
Study programs at UT are organized in three consecutive cycles:
a) the first cycle;
b) the second cycle;
c) the third cycle.
In special fields, the University of Tirana offers integrated programs of first and second cycle studies together, which are realized with no less than 300 credits and their normal duration is no less than five academic years.
Study programs in the first cycle
First-cycle study programs aim to provide basic knowledge of general scientific methods and principles and certain skills in a wide variety of professions and specialties.
- The first cycle study programs at the University of Tirana are realized, as a rule, with 180 European credits (ECTS) and their normal duration is 3 academic years.
- Students in this program, based on the criteria established in the UT regulation for the average grade, can graduate with a general final exam or thesis.
- At the end of the study programs of the first cycle, a "Bachelor" university diploma is issued in the field of completed education.
First Cycle of Studies (with 42 Programs) Type of Bachelor's Degree.
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Study programs in the second cycle
Study programs in the second cycle can be organized into study programs "Master of Science" ose "Professional Master".
Study program "Master of Science"
- Study programs of the second cycle in "Master of Science" equip graduates who hold a university degree "Bachelor", with in-depth theoretical and practical scientific knowledge in the relevant direction.
- This program can be completed with 120 credits with a normal duration of no less than two academic years. This includes 30-40 credits for a research project, under qualified guidance, which ends with a diploma (microthesis). At the end of the second cycle study program, a university diploma is issued "Master of Science" in the field of completed education.
- The study program can also be realized as an integrated study program of the second cycle, with 300 credits and with a normal duration of five academic years. This study program is offered in law, as well as in other areas defined by the bylaws. Studies in this program are concluded with a thesis and students are provided with a diploma integrated in the field of education completed.
Study program "Professional Master"
- Study programs "Professional Master" provide graduates with a first-cycle degree with practical, professional knowledge in the relevant field. They are realized with 60 or 120 credits and their normal duration is one or two academic years
- Students in this program, based on the criteria established in the faculty regulation for the average grade, can graduate with a general final exam or thesis.
- At the end of the second cycle study program, a university diploma is issued "Professional Master" in the field of completed education.
Type of Professional Master's Degree,
Degree Type Master of Science.
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Study programs in the third cycle
Study programs in the third cycle of studies can be organized into study programs "Executive Master", long-term specialization programs, as well as doctoral study programs.
Third Cycle of Studies, Degree Type "Executive Master"