THE 16 FINALISTS WHO WILL ASCEND THE PYRAMID: SYMBOLICALLY AND PHYSICALLY
After a careful and challenging selection process due to the high level of competition, 16 teams have secured their spot in the grand finale on April 27, at the Pyramid of Tirana, where four major prizes will be awarded. An extraordinary chapter has closed, and a new one has just begun for Albania’s youngest robotics […]
UMT Hackathon 2025: 180 Albanian Youth Challenged Technology with Creativity and Passion
On April 11 and 12, 2025, Elbasan was not just a welcoming city – it transformed into a vibrant lab of youth-driven ideas and passion. At the UMT Hackathon 2025, over 180 high school students from 9 cities across Albania took part in a competition that went beyond a technical event, turning into a powerful […]
METROCODE: THE STUDENT INITIATIVE FOR STUDENTS, WHICH IS CHANGING THE WAY TECHNOLOGY IS LEARNED
Preparing young people for the challenges of technology In a world where technology changes every aspect of life, programming skills have become more important than ever. To help high school students prepare for the challenges of the future, the University Metropolitan Tirana (UMT) has introduced MetroCode, an innovative program that offers the opportunity to learn […]
Open Lecture at UMT: Renewable energy and energy efficiency
University Metropolitan Tirana organized an open lecture on the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency, a crucial issue for the future of business and the environment in Albania. This event brought together experts from academia, the private sector, and public institutions to discuss this vital field’s challenges and development opportunities. The discussion focused on […]
Key Skills for Success in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and the Leading Role of University Metropolitan Tirana
A recent Coursera report on workforce skills revealed one of the most significant transformations in global education: the extraordinary rise in interest in Generative Artificial Intelligence. With an 866% increase in enrollments in AI progrmas over the past year, it is clear that this technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity for every […]
University Metropolitan Tirana: part of Digital Hubs Network in the European Commission’s
Albania has made history by joining the European Commission’s Digital Hubs Network. This landmark moment marks a significant step forward for the country, with University Metropolitan Tirana (UMT) playing a pivotal role as part of the first Albanian consortium to sign the ambitious “Digital Valley Albania” (DiVA) project. This initiative promises to profoundly reshape the […]
IEEE CoNTESA ’24: The Two-Day Conference that United Technology and Scientific Research at the University Metropolitan Tirana
For two consecutive days in 2024, the University Metropolitan Tirana hosted the international two-day conference IEEE CoNTESA ’24, which gathered researchers, academics, and professionals worldwide to share the latest developments in technology, telecommunications, and engineering. The conference represented a rich platform for innovative discussions and academic exchanges, reaffirming UMT’s leading role in engineering and technological […]
Doctoral School in Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems
The Faculty of Computer Science and IT of University Metropolitan Tirana, starting from December 2021, has been accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Republic of Albania for the awarding of the Doctoral School in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (IA&SI). This decision is based on the contribution […]
Learning how to plan autonomous robot navigation: a machine-learning and search-based framework for robot motion planning
PhD proposal PhD director and co-director(s)- Albania: Prof. Dr. Nikolla Civici (ncivici@umt.edu.al) PhD academic supervisor – USA: Erion Plaku (plaku@gmu.edu) Context and general objectives Research areas: Objectives of the project The main goal of this research project is to develop a framework that enables mobile robots to be more autonomous, independent and efficient, in order […]
AI & Energy
PhD proposalForecasting power generation and distribution by ‘intelligent’ machinelearning optimization methods PhD director and co-director(s)- Albanie: Ligor Nikolla (ligor.nikolla@umt.edu.al ) and EraldaGjika(Dhamo) (eralda.dhamo@fshn.edu.al ) PhD director and co-director(s)- France: Didier Georges(didier.georges@gipsa-lab.grenobleinp.fr), Arben Cela (a.cela@esiee.fr) Context and general objectivesProduction of power in Albania is based heavily on renewable energy system (RES) which is highly variable and […]