Detailed introduction of Agricultural University of Tirana:

Introduction and Overview

The Agricultural University of Tirana is a top professional university in Albania, providing education in a wide range of agricultural fields such as agronomy, veterinary medicine, forestry, ecology, and agricultural business management.

History and Establishment

The school was established on July 28, 1951, originally named "Higher Agricultural College", and changed to its current name in 1991.

School Strength

Faculty: It has about 480 academic staff, including 55 professors, 48 ​​associate professors, 55 doctors, 13 lecturers and 64 teaching assistants.

Student Size: About 15,000 students are enrolled each year, and the total number of students exceeds 14,000.

Institutional Nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

It is committed to becoming a unique center for undergraduate and postgraduate learning, scientific research, training and promotion in the field of agriculture and food in Albania. It focuses on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical skills in agriculture and related fields, emphasizes the combination of theory and practice, and encourages students to participate in scientific research projects and practical activities to cultivate high-quality talents that meet the needs of modern agricultural development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No detailed public key laboratory information has been found yet, but as an agricultural professional college, it may have professional laboratories in agricultural biotechnology, soil science, plant protection, animal disease prevention and control, etc.

Key disciplines: Agronomy, horticulture and plant protection, agricultural enterprise management, economics and agricultural policy, environment and natural resources, agricultural food technology, animal husbandry and business, aquaculture and fishery management, forestry engineering, veterinary medicine and other disciplines are its core disciplines.

Department

It consists of the College of Agriculture and Environment, the College of Economics and Agricultural Enterprise Management, the College of Forest Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, the College of Biotechnology and Food, etc.

Rankings

Ranked in the 351-400 range in the QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia ranking (2022), 134 in the European University Rankings - Southern Europe (2024), and the country is ranked 9th in the 4icu ranking and 8424th in the world.

Costs

Tuition fees for undergraduate and master's programs are about 750 euros per semester, living expenses are about 150-300 euros per month, and accommodation costs are about 250 euros/month.

Campus Environment

Geographic location: Located in Tirana, the capital of Albania, specifically in the Kamza region, surrounded by natural landscapes such as Daiti National Park and Mali Megropa-Bizer-Martanesh Reserve.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other teaching facilities, providing students with good learning conditions. At the same time, the school also pays attention to campus cultural construction, organizes various club activities and cultural festivals to enrich students' extracurricular life.