University of Medicine, Tirana

What University of Medicine, Tirana does

The University of Medicine, Tirana (Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë, UMT) is a public higher education institution established on 23 January 2013 by Council of Ministers Decision No. 48, when the Faculty of Medicine was promoted to full university status. Operating under Albanian Law No. 80/2015 and oversight of the Ministry of Education and Sports, UMT comprises three faculties: the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Dental Medicine, and the Faculty of Technical Medical Sciences. The university delivers undergraduate, integrated master's, professional master's, Master of Science, and third-cycle doctoral programs in medical and health sciences disciplines, serving domestic Albanian students admitted through the national higher education system, international students via Erasmus+ and bilateral exchanges, and practicing healthcare professionals pursuing continuing education through the Professional Development Center.

The institution operates modern laboratory facilities for research and practical training, supported by a digital infrastructure that includes the Pythagoras e-learning and academic management platform, the AJMHS peer-reviewed scientific journal, and library access via Ebsco and Research4Life integrations. UMT holds signatory status to the Magna Charta Universitatum 2020 and participates in eleven international research consortia spanning projects such as GRADUA, EUSCREEN, DigiCare4You, and BIOSINT. The university maintains active Erasmus+ partnerships with universities across Austria, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Bulgaria, and Estonia, and has published an Internationalization Strategy covering 2025-2028.

Revenue derives from three streams: state budget financing from the Albanian government, tuition fees set annually by the Board of Administration (most recently via Decisions No. 27 and 28 dated 20 May 2026 for academic year 2026-2027), and international mobility funding through Erasmus+ and CEEPUS programs. The institution is led by Rector Prof. Dr. Xheladin Draçini with governance provided by an Academic Senate and Board of Administration. Student recruitment follows a traditional academic admissions model supplemented by international exchange programs, academic conferences, and bilateral cooperation agreements with partner universities.

Name

University of Medicine, Tirana

Legal name

Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë

Website

https://umed.edu.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The University of Medicine, Tirana is a public Albanian higher education institution operating three faculties (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Technical Medical Sciences) that delivers undergraduate to doctoral medical education to domestic students, international exchange participants, and healthcare professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Global Health Institutes & Programs (EDAHAGAM), Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Dental medicine programs
• Health sciences training
• Doctoral medical studies
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirana

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees from Degree Programs: The university charges tuition fees for various study programs including first cycle, integrated second cycle, professional master's, Master of Science, and third cycle executive master's programs. Fee structures are approved annually by the Board of Administration.
2. State Budget Financing: As a public higher education institution, UMT receives government funding for educational and research activities.
3. International Mobility and Exchange Programs: Erasmus+ mobility programs provide funding and exchange opportunities, including travel costs and monthly allowances for participating students and staff.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The University of Medicine, Tirana delivers state-authorized higher education and scientific research in medical and health sciences through three faculties (Medicine, Dental Medicine, Technical Medical Sciences). It offers integrated first-cycle, second-cycle Professional Master and Master of Science, and third-cycle doctoral programs, alongside continuing professional development, the AJMHS peer-reviewed scientific journal, and Erasmus+ international mobility exchanges with partner universities across Europe.

Product overview

The University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT) is a public medical university in Albania offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical and health sciences education. The university operates three core faculties: Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, and Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences. These faculties provide undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across medical disciplines. Supporting academic services include the AJMHS scientific journal for research publication, a Professional Development Center for continuing education, and modern laboratory facilities. International programs include Erasmus+ mobility exchanges and joint degree programs with partner institutions. The university also provides library services through Ebsco integration and student management through the Pythagoras platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AJMHS (Albanian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences): Scientific journal published by the university for medical and health sciences research.
• Pitagora

Products and services

• Integrated First Cycle Study Programs in Medicine (Faculty of Medicine)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Medical University of Sofia, BulgariaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2026Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) partnership for student exchange in Pediatrics and Dentistry (2 places). Virtual mobility October 26-29, 2026; Physical mobility November 30 - December 4, 2026.
• Medical University of Sofia, BulgariaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2026Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) for academic staff exchange in Pediatrics and Dentistry (3 positions). Virtual mobility October 26-29, 2026; Physical mobility November 30 - December 4, 2026.
• University of L'Aquila, ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Erasmus+ student exchange partnership offering 2 mobility places for studies lasting 2-5 months during academic year 2026/2027. Includes monthly allowance and travel costs.
• Wroclaw Medical University, PolandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Erasmus+ academic staff mobility partnership. Rector Prof. Dr. Xheladin Draçini met with representative Ms. Maria Wesołowska to discuss strengthening interinstitutional cooperation, expanding staff mobility opportunities, and developing collaboration in teaching and research.
• "Fan S. Noli" UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Joint initiative to establish a collaborative second-cycle Professional Master study programme in Nursing. First coordination meeting held to discuss program development and implementation with agreement on joint working groups.
• LAVOSLAV RUŽIČKA University of Applied Sciences, Vukovar, CroatiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ and International Staff Week mobility partnership offering academic/administrative staff exchange. Mobility period November 30 - December 4, 2026 (5+2 travel days).
• Medical University of Graz, AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent traineeship opportunities at Medical University of Graz within Erasmus+ framework. Call for applications open for UMT students.
• Tallinn Health Care College, EstoniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ administrative staff mobility partnership. Call for applications open for UMT administrative staff.
• European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the scientific workshop 'Mother and Child. Adverse Reactions' with contributions to anesthesia, obstetrics, and paediatrics education.
• Academy of Sciences of AlbaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the 4th International Conference on Public Health and Environment (ICPHE 2026), along with George Mason University (USA) and Collegium Ramazzini (Italy).
• George Mason University, USAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-organizer of the 4th International Conference on Public Health and Environment (ICPHE 2026).
• Collegium Ramazzini, ItalyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-organizer of the 4th International Conference on Public Health and Environment (ICPHE 2026).
• CEEPUS (Central European Exchange Programme for University Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional exchange programme for university studies in Central Europe. UMT participates with open lectures and staff exchanges within CEEPUS framework.
• READ Programme (Research Expertise from Academic Diaspora)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch grant programme supporting projects to strengthen scientific research and academic collaboration. Assoc. Prof. Niko Hyka won a research grant in the latest round.
• International research project consortiumscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUMT participates in multiple international research projects: GRADUA, EUSCREEN, QUADIC, CEI, IDEA, DigiCare4You, BIOSINT, PIECES, EARLY, SINCERE, and Bridging Communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje: North Macedonia's principal medical faculty, operating under a similar public-university model in a neighbouring Western Balkan state. Directly comparable for student-mobility and regional medical workforce dynamics.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo: Bosnia and Herzegovina's leading medical faculty within a public research university. Comparable as a regional peer addressing medical workforce shortages in a neighbouring Western Balkan country.
• Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade: The largest medical faculty in the Western Balkans, located in neighbouring Serbia. Comparable as a regional medical-training institution serving a similar Balkan healthcare workforce pipeline.

Direct peers

• Medical University of Sofia: Bulgaria's primary state medical university and an active Erasmus+ BIP partner of UMT in Pediatrics and Dentistry. Comparable as a public dedicated medical university in a neighbouring Balkan state with similar post-communist healthcare-training legacy.
• Wroclaw Medical University: Polish public medical university with which UMT has an active Erasmus+ academic staff mobility partnership. Similar scope (medical, dental, and health-science faculties) and comparable European medical-university operating model.
• Medical University of Graz: Austrian public medical university hosting UMT student traineeships under Erasmus+. Comparable as a dedicated medical university offering clinical placements and research exchanges in a European setting.
• University of L'Aquila: Italian public university with an active Erasmus+ student-mobility partnership with UMT (2 places, 2-5 month exchanges). Comparable as a partner European university providing structured bilateral mobility and academic exchange.

Emerging players

• Fan S. Noli University, Korçë: Albanian public university collaborating with UMT on a joint Professional Master's in Nursing programme. Comparable as a domestic Albanian higher-education peer expanding into health-sciences programming.

Broad incumbents

• University of Tirana: Albania's largest general public university, which historically housed the Faculty of Medicine before UMT's 2013 spin-off. Comparable as the incumbent Albanian academic institution from which UMT was structurally separated.
• University of Rome Tor Vergata: Large Italian public research university whose former Rector (Prof. Giuseppe Novelli) was awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa by UMT. Comparable as a broader European research university with which UMT engages for academic prestige and research collaboration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

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