B.Sc. Nursing university comparison
Compare fees, teaching medium, city, hostel, recognition, and admission details to understand which university may suit you better.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per year | $4,300 | $4,752 |
| Duration | 3 years | 4 years |
| City | Tirana, Albania | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| University type | Private | Private |
| Teaching medium | English |
Fees and admission
European University of Tirana (UET)
Annual fee: $4,300. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: February, October.
SMK College of Applied Sciences
Annual fee: $4,752. Teaching medium: English. Intake months: February, September.
Student life and support
European University of Tirana (UET)
UET does not operate its own residential halls; students typically rent in Tirana's well-connected residential areas near the campus. Shared apartments in Tirana near the UET campus area cost €100–200 per person per month — among the cheapest student accommodation in any European capital. Popular neighbourhoods include Blloku, Myslym Shyri, and the areas near the Mother Teresa hospital complex. The university's international office provides pre-arrival accommodation guidance and connects new students with existing tenants. Students Traffic provides an arrival accommodation guide and shortlist for the campus area.
UET's international office provides orientation, immigration guidance for the residence permit process, and academic advising. Erasmus+ student networks are active on campus and support international student integration. UET peer mentoring from senior international students is available informally. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment, complete UET application management, MEA apostille coordination for Indian documents, Albania Type D student visa application, Tirana accommodation guide, pre-departure briefing, language training pathway planning (German/Italian for European career goals), and post-graduation credential recognition roadmap for Germany, Italy, or the UK.
SMK College of Applied Sciences
SMK does not operate dedicated university dormitories for nursing students — accommodation is the student's responsibility, with SMK providing guidance and assistance for those who need help. Shared room rental costs by city: Vilnius EUR 200–400/month per person; Kaunas EUR 150–300/month; Klaipeda EUR 130–250/month — all among the most affordable private rental markets in the EU. Most Indian students share 2–3 person apartments to keep costs down. SMK assists incoming international students with accommodation search guidance, neighbourhood recommendations, and contacts. Students Traffic provides city-specific accommodation guides and connects new SMK students with existing Indian students at their chosen campus before arrival.
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| Recognition | ASCAL Accredited — Albanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, QAA (UK) — Five-Year Institutional Accreditation (reviewed June 2025), EQF Level 6 — European Qualifications Framework, 180 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant, Erasmus+ Partner — 125+ Global University Agreements, EU Candidate Country — nursing aligned with Directive 2005/36/EC | Lithuania's Ministry of Education Licensed — Authorised Private Higher Education Institution, EQF Level 6 — European Qualifications Framework, equivalent to a university bachelor's degree, EU Directive 2005/36/EC — Professional Qualifications Recognition across 27 EU member states, 210 ECTS — Bologna Process Compliant (EU standard for 3.5-year professional bachelor), Erasmus+ Partner — 100+ International University Agreements in 25 Countries, CGFNS Eligible — USA/Canada NCLEX-RN pathway via credential evaluation, VASPVT Licensed — Lithuania's State Health Care Accreditation Agency, Master's Eligible — Professional Bachelor accepted for MSc admission at LSMU and across the EU |
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SMK provides comprehensive international student support including a structured first-week induction programme, assigned academic counsellors for each student, a Psychological Counselling Service, and the 'Hey Ready' career centre for employment connections. TRP and immigration guidance is provided upon admission — SMK issues the mediation number required to book VFS Global appointments for Indian students, and provides enrolled students with TRP renewal guidance annually. SMK's Moodle LMS, e-library, and Classter digital management platform support academic progress throughout the programme. Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility and scholarship assessment (40% talent scholarship eligibility check), motivation interview coaching with SMK-specific mock sessions, complete application management through apply.smk.lt, campus city selection guidance (Vilnius vs Kaunas vs Klaipeda), MIGRIS registration and VFS Global appointment coordination, accommodation search assistance for all three cities, pre-departure briefing (winter clothing list, arrival checklist, Indian community contacts), and annual TRP renewal reminders.
