WHY UMT?
University Metropolitan Tirana (UMT) is a higher education institution focused on engineering sciences, architecture, economics, and technology, with a mission to develop human capital and contribute to digital transformation in Albania and the region.
Excellent Accreditation
Rated by the Quality Assurance Agency and the British Accreditation Agency
Unique Programs
The first university in Albania to offer a PhD in Artificial Intelligence
International Staff
Academics and professionals with extensive experience in their fields, engaged in advancing knowledge
European Partnerships
Opportunities for studying abroad with well-known European universities
Laboratories
Modern infrastructure equipped with the latest technology for scientific research
Focus on Innovation
Engineering sciences, architecture, and economics for the professionals of the future
Our Faculties
INTERNATIONALIZATION
Network of Excellence
60+
Erasmus+ Partners
300+
Mobility
ECHE
Certified with Erasmus Charter
15+
Countries
ADMISSIONS
Excellence at UMT
Excellence Scholarship
Talent Scholarship
Scholarship for Children of Teachers
Social Scholarship
Scholarship Test
Scholarship for the Best UMT Student
More than a University
Student Clubs
Sports, cultural, and academic clubs
Events
Activities, conferences, and networking meetings
Competitions
Programming, economics, and innovation contests
Campus Life
An active academic and student community
FACTS AND DATA
Number of International Cooperations
Number of Partner Institutions
Study Programs in MTU
Accredited years “Excellent” by the British Accreditation Agency
ACTIVITIES AND NEWS
METROPOLITAN INCUBATOR
METROPOLITAN INCUBATOR
Metropolitan Incubator is the first “On Campus” incubator in the district of Albanian universities. Its mission is to support the successful development of businesses...
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ALUMNI
The role of the Alumni Network at Tirana Metropolitan University is to create and nurture an ongoing relationship between current students, academic staff and graduates who are already pursuing their professional careers ...
Read moreFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is University Metropolitan Tirana accredited?
University Metropolitan Tirana has been rated “Excellent” by the British Accreditation Agency (QAA) for five years, guaranteeing every student that the degree is recognized at home and abroad. Tirana Metropolitan University has three faculties, the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, the Faculty of Computer Science and IT and the Faculty of Economics, offering Professional Study Programs, Bachelor Programs, Professional Masters and Masters of Science.
What are the criteria for admission to bachelor programs?
To enroll in bachelor programs, students must have completed the State Matura or a cycle equivalent to it. All candidates who want to attend one of the bachelor programs must meet the criteria of the average grade set by the DCM, which is currently 6.5. Applications are made only through the portal U-Albania. Any candidate interested in pursuing studies at UMT should choose the University Metropolitan Tirana as one of his 10 preferences on this portal during the application stages.
How long do master studies last?
University Metropolitan Tirana offers programs in Professional Master and Master of Science in the three faculties. Professional Master programs last 1 academic year and have 60 credits, while Master of Science programs last 2 academic years and have 120 credits. offers programs in Professional Master and Master of Science in the three faculties. Professional Master programs last 1 academic year and have 60 credits, while Master of Science programs last 2 academic years and have 120 credits.
Can I transfer my studies to UMT?
University Metropolitan Tirana offers programs in Professional Master and Master of Science in the three faculties. Professional Master programs last 1 academic year and have 60 credits, while Master of Science programs last 2 academic years and have 120 credits.
Are there scholarship opportunities?
University Metropolitan Tirana evaluates the achievements of each excellent graduate by offering valid scholarships throughout the study cycle, meeting the criteria of average grades. Scholarships of excellence can be 50%, 75% and 100%. UMT also offers social scholarships for graduates from families with limited economic income.
Study Scholarships