Albanian University is a private higher-education institution in Tirana, established in 2004 (initially licensed as "UFO dental" and renamed Albanian University in 2011).
Location
Tirana, Albania
Programme focus
B.Pharm
Fee status
Fee plan on request
Next intake
October
Fee plan on request
5 years
Albanian (foreign applicants generally complete an Albanian-language preparatory year; confirm current English-track availability directly with the university before applying)
October
Tirana, Albania
Private
Albanian University is a private higher-education institution in Tirana, established in 2004 (initially licensed as "UFO dental" and renamed Albanian University in 2011). Its Faculty of Medical Sciences, opened in the 2010-2011 academic year, runs integrated second-cycle Master's programs in Pharmacy and Dentistry alongside Bachelor's programs in Nursing and Physiotherapy. Programs are accredited by Albania's Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education (ASCAL). The university does not currently offer an MBBS/general-medicine program, so it is primarily relevant to Indian students exploring integrated Pharmacy or Dentistry degrees rather than MBBS. Instruction for these programs runs mainly in Albanian, so prospective Indian applicants should independently verify the current language track, any preparatory-year requirement, and program recognition pathway (PCI for pharmacy, dental council equivalence for dentistry) directly with the university before applying.
Albanian University's Faculty of Medical Sciences is centred in Tirana, with its main faculty office on "Durresi" Street and teaching spread across several university-owned buildings in the city (including premises on "Kajo Karafili" Street, "Kavaja" Street, and "Zogu I" Boulevard). Because the university is distributed across multiple city-centre buildings rather than a single walled campus, day-to-day student life blends into Tirana itself: cafés, libraries, and study spaces are a short walk from most teaching buildings. Tirana is a compact, walkable European capital, which makes commuting between classes, home, and the city centre straightforward without needing a car.
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Integrated Master of Science in Pharmacy
DetailsIntegrated Master of Science in Dentistry
DetailsPractical information about day-to-day life while pursuing this program at Albanian University in Tirana, the country. This covers the campus environment, accommodation, daily living and available safety and student-support services.
Albanian University's Faculty of Medical Sciences is centred in Tirana, with its main faculty office on "Durresi" Street and teaching spread across several university-owned buildings in the city (including premises on "Kajo Karafili" Street, "Kavaja" Street, and "Zogu I" Boulevard). Because the university is distributed across multiple city-centre buildings rather than a single walled campus, day-to-day student life blends into Tirana itself: cafés, libraries, and study spaces are a short walk from most teaching buildings. Tirana is a compact, walkable European capital, which makes commuting between classes, home, and the city centre straightforward without needing a car.
Albanian University's public materials reviewed do not describe a dedicated on-campus hostel or dormitory system for its Faculty of Medical Sciences students. International students in Tirana commonly rely on private rental apartments, which are relatively affordable by European standards (furnished one-bedroom units from roughly $250-400/month in central neighbourhoods, less on the outskirts). Prospective applicants should ask the university's admissions/international-relations office directly about any partner accommodation, hostel arrangements, or recommended housing agencies before booking travel.
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Albanian University is a private higher-education institution in Tirana, established in 2004 (initially licensed as "UFO dental" and renamed Albanian University in 2011).
Location
Tirana, Albania
Programme focus
B.Pharm
Fee status
Fee plan on request
Next intake
October
Fee plan on request
5 years
Albanian (foreign applicants generally complete an Albanian-language preparatory year; confirm current English-track availability directly with the university before applying)
October
Tirana, Albania
Private
Albanian University is a private higher-education institution in Tirana, established in 2004 (initially licensed as "UFO dental" and renamed Albanian University in 2011). Its Faculty of Medical Sciences, opened in the 2010-2011 academic year, runs integrated second-cycle Master's programs in Pharmacy and Dentistry alongside Bachelor's programs in Nursing and Physiotherapy. Programs are accredited by Albania's Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education (ASCAL). The university does not currently offer an MBBS/general-medicine program, so it is primarily relevant to Indian students exploring integrated Pharmacy or Dentistry degrees rather than MBBS. Instruction for these programs runs mainly in Albanian, so prospective Indian applicants should independently verify the current language track, any preparatory-year requirement, and program recognition pathway (PCI for pharmacy, dental council equivalence for dentistry) directly with the university before applying.
Albanian University's Faculty of Medical Sciences is centred in Tirana, with its main faculty office on "Durresi" Street and teaching spread across several university-owned buildings in the city (including premises on "Kajo Karafili" Street, "Kavaja" Street, and "Zogu I" Boulevard). Because the university is distributed across multiple city-centre buildings rather than a single walled campus, day-to-day student life blends into Tirana itself: cafés, libraries, and study spaces are a short walk from most teaching buildings. Tirana is a compact, walkable European capital, which makes commuting between classes, home, and the city centre straightforward without needing a car.
Open a programme profile for eligibility, tuition, curriculum and application planning.
Integrated Master of Science in Pharmacy
DetailsIntegrated Master of Science in Dentistry
DetailsPractical information about day-to-day life while pursuing this program at Albanian University in Tirana, the country. This covers the campus environment, accommodation, daily living and available safety and student-support services.
Albanian University's Faculty of Medical Sciences is centred in Tirana, with its main faculty office on "Durresi" Street and teaching spread across several university-owned buildings in the city (including premises on "Kajo Karafili" Street, "Kavaja" Street, and "Zogu I" Boulevard). Because the university is distributed across multiple city-centre buildings rather than a single walled campus, day-to-day student life blends into Tirana itself: cafés, libraries, and study spaces are a short walk from most teaching buildings. Tirana is a compact, walkable European capital, which makes commuting between classes, home, and the city centre straightforward without needing a car.
Albanian University's public materials reviewed do not describe a dedicated on-campus hostel or dormitory system for its Faculty of Medical Sciences students. International students in Tirana commonly rely on private rental apartments, which are relatively affordable by European standards (furnished one-bedroom units from roughly $250-400/month in central neighbourhoods, less on the outskirts). Prospective applicants should ask the university's admissions/international-relations office directly about any partner accommodation, hostel arrangements, or recommended housing agencies before booking travel.
Admissions support
Get focused help with your application, documents and visa process. We will turn the information on this page into a practical next-step plan.
Tirana has a small but growing selection of Indian restaurants, including Chakra Indian Fusion (in the Kinema building near Millennium Gardens) and Orkidea Lounge Indian Cuisine, both offering curries and other North Indian staples, plus delivery options through local platforms. The Indian dining scene is modest in size compared to larger European student hubs, so students who rely heavily on home-style Indian cooking should expect to supplement restaurant meals with self-cooking using ingredients from local supermarkets and any specialty/Asian grocery stores in the city.
Albania and Tirana are generally regarded as safe for international students and expatriates, with low rates of violent crime; the more common concerns are petty theft and pickpocketing in crowded tourist and nightlife areas, which can be managed with routine precautions. Tirana's traffic congestion is a practical, everyday safety consideration, and seasonal air-quality dips during the winter heating period have been noted by residents. As with any study-abroad destination, students should register with their embassy/consulate on arrival, keep copies of key documents, and follow standard personal-safety practices in a new city. Albanian University's official site lists a Coordination and Support Office for Students (tutoring and mentoring), a Career and Alumni Office, a Students' Council, student clubs, and an International Relations Office that manages partnerships and cooperation agreements with foreign universities and Erasmus+ mobility. The university has also signed cooperation agreements with foreign institutions, including a medical-sciences partnership with Leiden University Medical Center (Netherlands). Prospective Indian applicants should contact the International Relations Office directly to confirm the specific support available to non-EU foreign students, including visa-application guidance, language-preparation courses, and orientation programs.
Tirana has a small but growing selection of Indian restaurants, including Chakra Indian Fusion (in the Kinema building near Millennium Gardens) and Orkidea Lounge Indian Cuisine, both offering curries and other North Indian staples, plus delivery options through local platforms. The Indian dining scene is modest in size compared to larger European student hubs, so students who rely heavily on home-style Indian cooking should expect to supplement restaurant meals with self-cooking using ingredients from local supermarkets and any specialty/Asian grocery stores in the city.
Albania and Tirana are generally regarded as safe for international students and expatriates, with low rates of violent crime; the more common concerns are petty theft and pickpocketing in crowded tourist and nightlife areas, which can be managed with routine precautions. Tirana's traffic congestion is a practical, everyday safety consideration, and seasonal air-quality dips during the winter heating period have been noted by residents. As with any study-abroad destination, students should register with their embassy/consulate on arrival, keep copies of key documents, and follow standard personal-safety practices in a new city. Albanian University's official site lists a Coordination and Support Office for Students (tutoring and mentoring), a Career and Alumni Office, a Students' Council, student clubs, and an International Relations Office that manages partnerships and cooperation agreements with foreign universities and Erasmus+ mobility. The university has also signed cooperation agreements with foreign institutions, including a medical-sciences partnership with Leiden University Medical Center (Netherlands). Prospective Indian applicants should contact the International Relations Office directly to confirm the specific support available to non-EU foreign students, including visa-application guidance, language-preparation courses, and orientation programs.
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