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University of Medicine, Tirana

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world rank  10557

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Overview

Established in 2013, the Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë (University of Medicine, Tirana) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë (UMT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë (UMT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 11-year-old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Albanian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Medicine, Tirana's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Medicine, Tirana's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Medicine, Tirana' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

University of Medicine, Tirana's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

Name (English)
Name University of Medicine, Tirana
Colours Celestial and blue
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Campus Location

Address Rruga e Dibres, Nr. 371
Tirana
1005 Tirana
Albania
University of Medicine, Tirana Phone Number +355 0123 456 789
University of Medicine, Tirana Fax Number +355 (4) 236 4432

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Medicine, Tirana's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Medicine, Tirana's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Medicine, Tirana: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
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Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on University of Medicine, Tirana's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Medicine, Tirana's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Medicine, Tirana.

University of Medicine, Tirana: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)		 1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Medicine, Tirana's admission information.

University of Medicine, Tirana's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Medicine, Tirana's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Medicine, Tirana a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Medicine, Tirana's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


University of Medicine, Tirana's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Universiteti i Mjekėsisė, Tiranė international students information:

  • On average, University of Medicine, Tirana enrolls about 80 international students annually.
  • The total number of international students comprises approximately 6% of the total student population at UMT.
  • UMT maintains collaborations with various foreign universities through programs like Erasmus+ and other student exchange initiatives.

Admission requirements for international students mirror those of native students.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Admission Office Admission Office

Rruga e Dibrës, Nr. 371
Tirana 1005
694 098 489
692059500

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Profile and Size

Introduction

When deciding on a university or evaluating its worth, university size and profile hold significance. Here are potential reasons why university size and profile can influence students' choices.


Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Medicine, Tirana.

University of Medicine, Tirana's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Medicine, Tirana has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 900-999 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Medicine, Tirana's Control Type Control Type

University of Medicine, Tirana is a public higher education institution.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Medicine, Tirana is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Medicine, Tirana does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

Curious about the most prevalent university facilities and services? Delve into our two guide articles on University Facilities and University Services for more insights.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Medicine, Tirana's main facilities:


University of Medicine, Tirana's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Medicine, Tirana's Library

The University of Medicine, Tirana offers a range of library resources to support its students and staff:

  • Access to more than 64,249 books and over 19,000 magazines across several university libraries.
  • Availability of the online service, E-Library, which provides access to downloadable online literature for general study on library computers.
  • Online library "Ulibrary" in cooperation with Albanian Academic Network, offering various packages including Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, Regional Business News Plus, and more.
  • Access to scientific research sites like Hinari, Agora, Oare, Ardi, Goali, and Uptodate for UMT students.
  • Main libraries include the American Medical Library of the Albanian Health Fund, Library of the Faculty of Medicine, Library of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Library of the Faculty of Technical Medicine Sciences, and Paediatrics Library.

Additionally, the University of Medicine, Tirana utilizes Telemedicine as an innovative approach to providing medical services. This service, integrated within the ""Mother Teresa"" University Hospital Center in Tirana, leverages technology for patient diagnosis, allowing for the exchange of health information, disease training, research, and continuous education of academic and medical personnel.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Universiteti i Mjekėsisė, Tiranė, currently offers student accommodation through three student treatment companies in Tirana. These companies transferred 100% of their shares to the Municipality of Tirana in 2016. They receive financial support from the Ministry of Education and Sport, covering approximately 50% of their expenses, while the remaining costs are borne by the students through fees. Approximately 500 students from the University of Medicine, Tirana, avail themselves of these services.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Universiteti i Mjekėsisė, Tiranė (University of Medicine, Tirana) provides indoor sport facilities where students can engage in sports activities. In 2018, UMT established its Sports Association with the goal of promoting sports and fostering sports activities in collaboration with local institutions.

UMT students actively participate in a variety of sports activities, both nationally and internationally, as part of university sports teams. Our sport clubs are officially affiliated with the Albanian Federation of University Sports and engage in sports such as Mini-football, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, table tennis, and more.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Medicine, Tirana's main services:


University of Medicine, Tirana's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Medicine, Tirana offers various forms of financial assistance to students, including:

  • Supportive policies for students from special social categories, such as the Roma and Egyptian Communities, students with disabilities, or students with an invalid parent. Special quotas are reserved based on the relevant categories.
  • Scholarships and exemptions from tuition fees for excellent students.

Currently, approximately 37% of UMT Bachelor and Master students, totaling 2182 students, benefit from scholarships, with the distribution as follows:

  1. 80% based on academic achievements.
  2. 20% receiving economic assistance or disability scholarships.

University of Medicine, Tirana's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Medicine, Tirana, engages in collaborative programs with various foreign universities through initiatives such as the Erasmus+ program. This collaboration encompasses the exchange of students, academic, and administrative staff. Some of the partner institutions include:

  • Medical University of Graz, Austria
  • Saarland University, Germany
  • University of Camerino, Italy
  • University of Aquila, Italy
  • Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey
  • University of Craiova, Romania
  • University of Bologna, Italy
  • University of Ferrara, Italy
  • University of Wroclaw, Poland
  • University of Granada, Spain
  • University of Tor Vergata, Italy
  • University College, Vukovar, Croatia
  • University of West Attica, Greece
  • University of Aristotle, Greece

University of Medicine, Tirana's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Medicine, Tirana's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

University of Medicine, Tirana's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


University of Medicine, Tirana's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

University of Medicine, Tirana is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2013


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize University of Medicine, Tirana as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

University affiliations and memberships with external organizations can hold significance for various reasons... explore our article on university affiliations and memberships for further insights.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Medicine, Tirana's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Balkan Universities Association (BUA)
  • Francophone University Agency (AUF)
  • UNIADRION

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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