List of 30 best universities in Albania

Top 30 universities in Albania ranked by EduRank based on research outputs, non-academic prominence, and alumni influence. The rankings are determined by analyzing 36.8K citations received by 6.43K academic publications made by 30 universities from Albania, the popularity of 105 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. University of Tirana

#949 in Europe
#3264 in the World
Acceptance Rate
24%
Founded
1957

6. Epoka University

#1571 in Europe
#6781 in the World
Acceptance Rate
33%
Enrollment
2,568
Male:Female
47:53
Founded
2008

8. University of New York Tirana

#1747 in Europe
#7716 in the World
Acceptance Rate
75%
Founded
2002

9. Canadian Institute of Technology

#1759 in Europe
#7775 in the World
Acceptance Rate
69%
Founded
2011

11. University of Arts

#2276 in Europe
#9586 in the World
Acceptance Rate
76%
Founded
2011

13. Polis University

#2417 in Europe
#10297 in the World
Acceptance Rate
53%
Enrollment
443
Founded
2006

14. Marin Barleti University

#2489 in Europe
#10686 in the World
Acceptance Rate
62%
Founded
2005

15. University College Beder

#2494 in Europe
#10714 in the World
Acceptance Rate
71%
Enrollment
160
Male:Female
46:54
Founded
2011

17. Ismail Qemali University of Vlora

#2552 in Europe
#11114 in the World
Acceptance Rate
44%
Founded
1994

21. Albanian University

#2625 in Europe
#11787 in the World
Acceptance Rate
52%
Founded
2004

22. Eqrem Cabej University of Gjirokastra

#2628 in Europe
#11811 in the World
Acceptance Rate
69%
Founded
1971

24. Sports University of Tirana

#2692 in Europe
#12300 in the World
Acceptance Rate
43%
Founded
2010

25. Luarasi University

#2697 in Europe
#12368 in the World
Acceptance Rate
70%
Founded
2003

30. University College Pavaresia Vlore

#2773 in Europe
#13572 in the World
Acceptance Rate
62%
Founded
2009

The best cities to study in Albania based on the number of universities and their ranks are Tirana, Durres, Shkoder, and Elbasan.

Average cost of living for students in Albania is $454 + $47-339 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).