Bachelor's Degrees in English in Albania: Universities, Fields and Fees

Fee figures: catalogue of 6 October 2026.

Most degrees at Albanian state universities are taught in Albanian, but English-taught bachelor's programmes are a real option, mainly at private universities in Tirana and at a few state universities. Our catalogue lists 85 programmes taught in English out of 536 bachelor's and integrated programmes in Albania.

Which universities teach in English

In our catalogue, the institutions with the most English-taught programmes are:

• Western Balkans University (private, Tirana), with health-care programmes such as nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy, and computer science, cybersecurity and business;
• Epoka University (private, near Tirana), with business, economics, law, architecture, political science and engineering programmes;
• Barleti University (private, Tirana), where many programmes are listed as available in Albanian and English;
• Agriculture University of Tirana (state), with environmental, forestry, food technology and business programmes, listed as Albanian and English;
• Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës (state), with English-taught business, finance, marketing and tourism programmes.

Smaller numbers appear at the University of Vlora, the European University of Tirana, Luarasi University, Metropolitan Tirana University, the University of Tirana, the University of Shkodra, the University of Elbasan and others. Programmes are mostly in Tirana, with others in Durrës, Vlora, Shkodër, Elbasan and Gjirokastër. A few universities also have their own sites for international applicants. UNYT, CIT and UET, for example, run international pages.

A caution: private universities often state the language of a programme only on their own pages, so our catalogue may show fewer English-taught programmes than exist. Where a programme is marked Albanian and English, check which language your group will actually be taught in.

Fields

Business, economics and finance are the largest group, with business administration, finance and accounting, marketing and tourism. Computing and engineering come next: computer, software, civil and electronic engineering, artificial intelligence and data science. Health sciences are offered at a few private universities. Our catalogue also lists medicine in English at the Western Balkans University and at the Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel". For the wider picture, see studying medicine in English in Europe.

What it costs

English-taught programmes in our catalogue cost from €110 to €14,000 a year, typically around €5,000. The low end comes from state universities, where students pay half of a government ceiling and foreigners pay the same as Albanians. Private universities set their own fees: Epoka, for example, lists €3,500 to €5,200 a year for international bachelor's students. See how much it costs to study in Albania.

Admission and English proof

International applicants with a foreign diploma apply to the university directly and need QSHA recognition of their secondary diploma; see how to get into a university in Albania. For English, each university sets its own rule:

• the University of Vlora accepts TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent certificate, a previous diploma taught in English, or other evidence that fits the programme. For 2026/27 it lists English-taught bachelor's programmes such as computer, mechanical and electrical engineering, nursing and English language;
• UNYT asks for English at B1 or B2 level, a high-school GPA above 70%, and apostilled documents, and charges an €800 deposit;
• UET offers three international bachelor's programmes (business informatics, finance, informatics engineering) and asks for a B2 English test for master's students.

See IELTS and TOEFL for European universities.

Where to look next

• All English-taught programmes in Albania
• How to get into a university in Albania
• Student visa for Albania
• Scholarships and student jobs in Albania

Official sources

• University of Vlora: English-taught programmes and international students
• Epoka University: tuition fees
• UNYT International: how to apply
• European University of Tirana: international students FAQ
• Canadian Institute of Technology: English-taught programmes
• Barleti University: how to apply
• Instruction No. 12 of 30.6.2023 on application and registration: copy on the University of Medicine, Tirana site (in Albanian)

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.