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Albania offers a high quality education. There are both public and private higher education institutions in Albania offering a wide range of academic programmes at all levels of higher education-undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate. Also, research is carried out at universities and academies in Albania. The qualifications obtained in Albania are recognised around the world. Albania offers scholarships that are highly competitive for international students for both graduate and undergraduate programs. Albania offers English-taught programs that will suit your style of learning.

Safe and Affordable Place to Study
Albania is a safe, welcoming and affordable study destination. The cost of living and study in Albania is relatively low.

Rich Culture
Albania has a rich and diverse culture. International students can learn Albanian culture first-hand. You get to experience a new way of life. Discover a new culture, new language, new food and new people. Step outside your comfort zone and choose a new experience.

Albania follows the European standards and attracts many international students. Albania is known for its hospitality and friendly people.

Albania is located in south-eastern Europe, bordered by Greece to the south east and south, Montenegro to the north west, Macedonia to the east, and Kosova to the north east. The country is known for its natural beauty and beautiful sites. Albania follows the European standards and attracts many international students. Albania is known for its hospitality and friendly people.

The Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Albania is responsible for the tertiary/higher education system in Albania. In Albania, the higher education adheres to the guidelines of the Bologna process as per the Law on higher education, 2007, that was amended in 2010. In Albania, there are public as well as private higher education institutions.

Higher education institutions in Albania offer higher education at following levels-bachelor, master or doctorate, depending on the type of higher education institution. Following are the types of higher education institutions in Albania: 

Universities (Universitet): This type of higher education institution provides study programmes up to doctorate level. University of applied sciences offer programmes at bachelor and master’s levels only. All the universities in Albania have many faculties. 

Academies (akademi): This type of higher education provides study programmes up to doctorate level. 

Research in Albania is conducted only at universities and academies.

Higher institutes (institute i larte) /Non-university higher school (Shkolle e Larte jo Universitare): This type of higher education institution offers study programmes at bachelor and master’s degree level. 

The cost of living in Albania is low. Living expenses differ from location to location.

Rent per month:

For one-bedroom apartment in the city, you can expect to pay about –130€-280€ and outside city centre you can expect to pay 90€ to 180€.

For three-bedroom apartment in the city centre, the average rent per month range from 200€-500€ and for outside centre, you can expect pay between 150€ and 300€. 

Student Accommodation

University residences: Many universities in Albania provide residence halls. The university residence provide pupils a learning and living environment. All the necessary facilities are available. 

Average monthly cost of living in Albania are approximately 400€.

You may apply for the student visa at the competent representative authority at the earliest six months before your planned travel date. You should not apply later than 15 calendar days before your planned stay.

  • Valid travel document
  • Passport-sized photos
  • Admission letter of the Higher education institution
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the living costs.
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of appropriate travel health insurance
  • Flight reservation
  • Other documents

Contact your EUCAS advisor for more details.

No, International students do not have access to the job market. However, you might apply for a work permit through your employer. 

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