An important step toward internationalization and strengthening its position in the global academic arena.
University Metropolitan Tirana (UMT) is now part of the international ecosystem of Times Higher Education (THE) with “Reporter” status, an important step in the university’s journey toward internationalization and increasing its presence in the global academic arena.
Times Higher Education is one of the most well-known international platforms in the field of higher education and publishes the World University Rankings, which assess the performance of research universities across several dimensions, including teaching, research, the quality and impact of research, international outlook, and knowledge transfer.
UMT’s inclusion in this international process is another indication of the university’s orientation toward global standards and practices in higher education. Through this engagement, UMT continues to consolidate its institutional data collection and reporting processes, creating a more structured basis for measuring and further developing its academic, research, and institutional performance. This process is particularly important at a time when internationalization, scientific research, academic collaboration, and connection with industry are becoming increasingly important for higher education institutions.
An achievement of the UMT community.
This step is the result of the joint work and commitment of the academic and administrative staff, as well as the entire university community. The “Reporter” status is an important starting point in UMT’s journey toward a more consolidated presence on international higher education platforms and a process that aims to support the university’s further development. UMT continues to build new bridges with the international academic community, making internationalization an important part of its vision for the future.



