Academic Index Last updated: May 26, 2026

30 Best Universities in Albania

Discover the top 30 universities in Albania with our comprehensive academic index. By assessing 12.5K research papers and their 99K citations, we reveal the most impactful research centers.

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Tirana

University of Tirana

#910 in Europe #2957 in the World

24% Acceptance

2,568 Enrollment

1957 Founded

2

Tirana

Agricultural University of Tirana

#1205 in Europe #4600 in the World

51% Acceptance

2,568 Enrollment

1951 Founded

3

Tirana

Polytechnic University of Tirana

#1218 in Europe #4714 in the World

52% Acceptance

2,568 Enrollment

1991 Founded

4

Durres

Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres

#1362 in Europe #5563 in the World

31% Acceptance

2,568 Enrollment

2005 Founded

5

Tirana

University of Medicine, Tirana

#1412 in Europe #5855 in the World

81% Acceptance

1,171 Enrollment

2013 Founded

6

Tirana

European University of Tirana

#1432 in Europe #6001 in the World

70% Acceptance

1,171 Enrollment

2006 Founded

7

Tirana

Epoka University

#1494 in Europe #6371 in the World

60% Acceptance

2,568 Enrollment

2008 Founded

8

Tirana

Canadian Institute of Technology

#1619 in Europe #7116 in the World

69% Acceptance

1,171 Enrollment

2011 Founded

9

Tirana

University of New York Tirana

#1652 in Europe #7297 in the World

75% Acceptance

1,171 Enrollment

2002 Founded

10

Shkoder

University of Shkodra, Luigj Gurakuqi

#2090 in Europe #8738 in the World

69% Acceptance

1957 Founded

11

Tirana

University of Arts

#2167 in Europe #9051 in the World

61% Acceptance

2011 Founded

12

Elbasan

Aleksander Xhuvani University of Elbasan

#2216 in Europe #9248 in the World

59% Acceptance

1991 Founded

13

Tirana

Marin Barleti University

#2324 in Europe #9717 in the World

62% Acceptance

2005 Founded

14

Vlore

Ismail Qemali University of Vlora

#2373 in Europe #9976 in the World

44% Acceptance

1994 Founded

15

Tirana

Polis University

#2376 in Europe #9995 in the World

53% Acceptance

443 Enrollment

2006 Founded

16

Korce

Fan S. Noli University of Korce

#2451 in Europe #10471 in the World

43% Acceptance

1992 Founded

17

Tirana

Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel

#2466 in Europe #10555 in the World

16% Acceptance

2004 Founded

18

Tirana

Metropolitan University of Tirana

#2471 in Europe #10586 in the World

50% Acceptance

2010 Founded

19

Tirana

University College Beder

#2486 in Europe #10709 in the World

71% Acceptance

160 Enrollment

2011 Founded

20

Tirana

Luarasi University

#2524 in Europe #11027 in the World

70% Acceptance

2003 Founded

21

Tirana

Mediterranean University of Albania

#2534 in Europe #11135 in the World

63% Acceptance

2009 Founded

22

Gjirokaster

Eqrem Cabej University of Gjirokastra

#2540 in Europe #11217 in the World

69% Acceptance

1,990 Enrollment

1971 Founded

23

Tirana

Sports University of Tirana

#2558 in Europe #11408 in the World

43% Acceptance

2010 Founded

24

Tirana

Albanian University

#2566 in Europe #11459 in the World

52% Acceptance

2004 Founded

25

Tirana

Logos University College

#2572 in Europe #11511 in the World

55% Acceptance

2009 Founded

26

Tirana

Tirana Business University College

#2574 in Europe #11569 in the World

57% Acceptance

2010 Founded

27

Tirana

Aldent University

#2664 in Europe #12235 in the World

58% Acceptance

2006 Founded

28

Tirana

University College Wisdom

#2666 in Europe #12278 in the World

58% Acceptance

2006 Founded

29

Tirana

University College Qiriazi

#2706 in Europe #12671 in the World

59% Acceptance

2006 Founded

30

Vlore

University College Pavaresia Vlore

#2764 in Europe #13587 in the World

59% Acceptance

2009 Founded