University of Tirana

The University of Tirana was established by the decision of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania, No. 207, dated 30.05.1957 as the "State University of Tirana". It was composed of six faculties. The beginnings of higher education in Albania go back to 1946 when the first Biennial Higher Pedagogical Institute was opened, followed by the Institute of Science, opened in 1947.

At present, the University of Tirana is the largest public university in the country. It consists of six faculties and two institutes, and offers 174 programmes in all three cycles of study, with 779 full time academic staff and around 23,551 students. Thanks to its tradition, the high level of qualification, training and attestation, the University of Tirana remains the most sought-after university in Albania.