Epoka University

What Epoka University does

Epoka University is a private, for-profit higher education institution located in Vore, near Tirana, Albania, operating across three faculties: Architecture and Engineering, Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Law and Social Sciences. It serves approximately 1,236 students across undergraduate, master's, and PhD programs delivered primarily in English, with ~123 teaching and administrative staff, and claims a 90% graduate employment rate supported by its Career Planning and Alumni Office (CPAO). The institution's product portfolio combines traditional degree programs with a digital services layer that includes the Epoka Information System (EIS) for admissions and student information, a Koha-based library catalog with JSTOR access, an online Matura points calculator, and the Student Clubs Platform supporting 20+ student organizations.

The business model is tuition-driven (specific fees are not publicly disclosed) supplemented by scholarships and financial support. Go-to-market relies on direct on-campus enrollment, the online EIS admission portal, and international recruitment via the International Relations Office (IRO) and Erasmus+ mobility programs with 100+ partner universities. Epoka differentiates on internationalization: AACSB accreditation eligibility for its Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, EVALAG and ASCAL accreditations, Erasmus Charter, and Magna Charta Universitatum signatory status. It was ranked #2 in Albania in the QS University Rankings 2026 and 2nd in Webometrics. Recurring academic ecosystem activity (ICAUD conferences with Springer Nature publication, Young Researchers Conference, DevFest via Google Developer Student Club, and a 3,000+ alumni network across 15 generations) reinforces brand and recruitment pipelines, with no external parent, holding company, or private equity ownership identified in available data.

Name

Epoka University

Legal name

EPOKA University

Website

https://epoka.edu.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Epoka University is a private, English-medium higher education institution in Tirana, Albania, serving approximately 1,236 undergraduate, master's, and PhD students across three faculties, ranked #2 in Albania in the QS University Rankings 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Catalog, Curriculum & Policy Administration (EDALAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR) (HDAEAEAI)

Keywords

• Private university
• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate programs
• Academic research

Headquarters

HQ city

Vorë

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Epoka University delivers undergraduate, master's, and PhD degree programs across three faculties — Faculty of Architecture and Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Faculty of Law and Social Sciences — taught primarily in English. Operations are supported by the proprietary Epoka Information System (EIS) handling admissions and student records, a Koha-based library catalog with JSTOR integration, and a Career Planning and Alumni Office for internships and placement.

Product overview

Epoka University is a private higher education institution in Albania offering a comprehensive academic portfolio across three faculties: Architecture and Engineering, Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Law and Social Sciences. The university operates multiple interconnected digital and service platforms including the Epoka Information System (EIS) for admissions and course management, an online library catalog powered by Koha, and the ICAUD annual international conference series. Student life is supported through 19+ organized clubs and a dedicated Career Planning and Alumni Office (CPAO) that facilitates internships, mentorship programs, and career fairs. The institution's product ecosystem combines traditional academic offerings with digital services and extracurricular programs to serve undergraduate, master's, and PhD students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs (Undergraduate, Master's, PhD) University degree programs across three faculties: Faculty of Architecture and Engineering, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, and Faculty of Law and Social Sciences. Programs are offered at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels primarily in English for Albanian and international students.
• ICAUD (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design) Annual academic conference organized by the Department of Architecture covering topics in architecture and urban design, including housing, law, economics, and spatial justice. Open to academics, researchers, and practitioners, with best papers published in Springer Nature's Urban Book Series.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% graduate employment rate
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Springer NatureflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2025Springer Nature publishes best papers from the ICAUD (International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design) in the Urban Book Series, a resource for urban studies and geography research.
• AACSB InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences achieved AACSB accreditation eligibility status, working toward full AACSB accreditation for its business programs.
• European Universities Association (EUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpoka University is a member of EUA, participating in European higher education dialogue, peer learning, and institutional development initiatives.
• United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity is a member of UN Academic Impact, aligning with UN principles in education and contributing to global academic initiatives.
• 100+ International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEpoka University has partnerships with over 100 international universities for student and staff exchange, collaborative research, and academic conferences including ICAUD.
• Polytechnic University of Tirana, Faculty of Architecture and UrbanismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for ICAUD 2021 conference, representing domestic academic collaboration in architecture and urban design.
• COST Action CA19136 NET4Age-FriendlyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner4-ICAUD 2021 was organized with partial support of COST Action CA19136 NET4Age-Friendly, focused on age-friendly cities.
• Magna Charta UniversitatumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity is a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum, committing to fundamental university values of autonomy, academic freedom, and social responsibility.
• UN PRIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), supporting sustainability and social responsibility in business education.
• AmCham AlbaniaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Albania membership facilitating connections between business community and university graduates.
• Partner Companies for Internships and EmploymentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer Planning and Alumni Office (CPAO) maintains agreements with private and public sector companies for student internships, career fairs, and graduate employment. Partners include banking, finance, technology, and consulting firms operating in Albania.
• Bashkia e Tiranës (Municipality of Tirana)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevFest 2025 sponsor providing modern infrastructure and venue at the Tirana Pyramid for the technology event organized by Google Developer Student Club.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• University of New York Tirana (UNYT): Albanian private university styled around American higher-education delivery, with business, law, and engineering faculties. Competes head-to-head with Epoka for English-medium, internationally-oriented students in Tirana.
• Mediterranean University of Albania (UAMD): Private Tirana-based university with faculties in economics, law, and engineering. Direct private-sector competitor operating in the same city, recruiting similar Albanian and international applicants.
• Beder University College: Private Albanian university offering multi-faculty programs (law, economics, communications, engineering) and competing for the same domestic and international student pool. Comparable scale and positioning.
• Tirana Business University (TBU): Private Albanian university concentrated on business, economics, and management programs. Direct competitor in Epoka's strongest faculty (Economics and Administrative Sciences).
• Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT): Private Albanian university focused on engineering, IT, and business with English-language delivery. Comparable scale and competes on the same STEM/business segments of the student market.
• European University of Tirana (UET): Largest private English-language university in Albania, offering similar internationalized programs across business, engineering, law, and social sciences. Direct competitor for the same pool of Albanian and international students seeking private English-medium higher education.
• Logos University College: Private institution in Tirana offering business, law, and applied science programs. Overlaps with Epoka in target segments and tuition-driven internationalized higher-education positioning.

Broad incumbents

• University of Tirana (UT): Albania's flagship public university. Operates as the dominant incumbent across architecture, engineering, economics, law and political science — the same faculties as Epoka — but at no tuition, defining the price benchmark Epoka must justify.
• Polytechnic University of Tirana (UPT): Premier public technical university in Albania covering engineering and architecture. Public-sector incumbent for the Architecture & Engineering faculty where Epoka competes.

Regional players

• Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan: Public regional university outside Tirana serving another part of the Albanian domestic pool. Not a direct Tirana competitor, but competes for the same national high-school graduate segment before international recruitment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/epokauniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/UniEpoka
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniEpoka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epoka-university

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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