What Kolegji Universitar I Biznesit does

Kolegji Universitar i Biznesit (KUB) is a private higher education institution headquartered in Tirana, Albania, operating two campus buildings in the Laprakë district. Founded in 2013 as Akademia Profesionale e Biznesit (APB), the institution was granted University College status by the Albanian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports under Order No. 39 dated 30 January 2018. KUB delivers degree programs across three faculties: the Faculty of Economics, Law and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences; and the College of Higher Professional Studies, offering two-year professional programs in fields including hotel management, tourism, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and IT.

The institution's core technology stack centers on a WordPress-based student portal at portal.kub.edu.al with Google OAuth authentication, supporting registration, course management, and academic records access. KUB maintains a bilingual website (Albanian and English) and operates dedicated Erasmus+ mobility infrastructure through its Research, Projects, and Innovation Center. The product portfolio includes the core academic faculties, an AI Bootcamp training module, a Dual Diploma pathway with Webster University (USA), Erasmus+ student and staff mobility programs, a professional training institute (ISAB) offering Data Protection Officer and Real Estate Intermediary certification, and an annual international scientific conference platform.

KUB's business model is predominantly tuition-driven, with revenue from annual subscription-style fees for Bachelor, Master, and Professional Study programs, supplemented by professional services revenue from continuing education certifications and one-time conference registration fees (50–80 EUR per participant). Students are recruited through Albania's centralized U-Albania national application portal, complemented by direct digital marketing via website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter, plus participation in educational fairs and university sporting events. The institution self-reports as the most selected private college in Albania by high school graduates, supported by a reported 92% graduate employment rate for the 2012–2018 period.

Name

Kolegji Universitar I Biznesit

Legal name

Kolegji Universitar i Biznesit

Website

https://kub.edu.al

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kolegji Universitar i Biznesit (KUB) is a private university college in Tirana, Albania, delivering Bachelor, Master, and Professional Study programs across economics, law, engineering, and computer sciences to Albanian high school graduates, with revenue primarily from tuition fees and continuing professional training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tirana

HQ country

Albania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: KUB generates primary revenue from tuition fees charged for its study programs across Bachelor, Master, and Professional Study cycles. Fee structures are published on the admissions page and vary by program and faculty.
2. Professional Training Programs: KUB offers fee-based professional training programs including Data Protection Officer (DPO), Real Estate Intermediary licensing preparation, and other continuing education courses. These programs serve both students and external professionals seeking certifications.
3. Conference Registration Fees: International scientific conferences (such as the UCB International Scientific Conference) charge registration fees ranging from 50–80 EUR per participant, with early bird and virtual presentation options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kolegji Universitar i Biznesit is a private higher education institution in Tirana, Albania, that delivers Bachelor, Master of Science, and one-year Professional study programs through three faculties — Fakulteti i Ekonomisë, Drejtësisë dhe Shkencave Sociale (FEDSHS), Fakulteti i Inxhinierisë dhe Shkencave Kompjuterike (FISHK), and Kolegji i Studimeve të Larta Profesionale (KSLP). It also sells certified professional training courses (Data Protection Officer, Real Estate Intermediary Licensing, AI Bootcamps), a Dual Diploma pathway with Webster University, and runs the annual International Scientific Conference.

Product overview

Kolegji Universitar i Biznesit (KUB) is a private university college in Albania offering a unified platform of academic programs and professional services. The institution operates three main faculties (Economics/Law/Social Sciences, Engineering/Computer Sciences, and Professional Studies) as its core educational products, supplemented by a student portal, AI bootcamps, Erasmus+ mobility programs, dual diploma partnerships, and professional training institute (ISAB). The product portfolio includes both degree-granting academic programs and continuing professional education certifications.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fakulteti i Ekonomisë, Drejtësisë dhe Shkencave Sociale (FEDSHS) Faculty of Economics, Law, and Social Sciences offering Bachelor and Master of Science programs in economics, law, and social sciences for Albanian and international students.
• Fakulteti i Inxhinierisë dhe Shkencave Kompjuterike (FISHK) Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences offering Bachelor and Master of Science programs in engineering and computer science, supported by specialized IT, mechanics, and electronics laboratories.
• Kolegji i Studimeve të Larta Profesionale (KSLP) College of Higher Professional Studies delivering one-year Professional study programs focused on applied professional skills for entry into the Albanian labor market.
• Data Protection Officer (DPO) Certification Training Certified short-course training preparing professionals to serve as Data Protection Officers under Albanian data-protection law, marketed to working professionals and compliance staff.
• Real Estate Intermediary Licensing Program Licensing-preparation program that trains candidates to meet Albanian requirements for practicing as real-estate intermediaries, intended for working professionals seeking regulated credentials.
• AI Bootcamps Short-format, intensive training programs in artificial intelligence skills, aimed at students and working professionals seeking to upskill in emerging AI tools and techniques.
• Dual Diploma Program with Webster University Partnership-based dual-diploma pathway allowing KUB students to earn a KUB degree and a Webster University degree, intended for Bachelor-level students seeking an internationally portable credential.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% graduate employment rate across all programs (2012–2018 aggregate)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Webster University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for 'Dual Diploma' program, allowing students to earn degrees from both KUB and Webster University. This is a flagship international partnership providing dual credential pathways for students.
• Atatürk University (Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner for student internship mobility (2-month placements with scholarships) and staff academic mobility (5-day training/teaching exchanges). 2 grants available for staff mobility per cycle. Active bilateral collaboration between the institutions.
• Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner offering staff mobility for teaching exchanges during the International Teaching Week (4–8 May 2026), with 2 grants available. All expenses covered through Erasmus+ KA171 individual grants.
• Dunarea de Jos University of Galati (Romania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ partner for staff training mobility (5 days, 1 grant available). Participation involves training activities at the host institution.
• University of Cadiz (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ student mobility partner for study or internship placements. Students from all KUB programs are eligible to apply for exchange periods.
• Utena College (Lithuania)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ student mobility partner for study or internship placements for the 2026–2027 academic year (first semester). Open to students from all programs including Professional, Bachelor, and Master levels.
• Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisit from the CASS leadership delegation to KUB facilities, indicating an international academic exchange relationship with China's leading social sciences research institution.
• Gendres DaranminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement for joint initiatives in education, training, and scientific research between KUB and Gendres Daran.
• A Bi Esse Sh.p.k.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation agreement signed between KUB and A Bi Esse company for joint educational and professional initiatives.
• Commissioner for Information and Personal Data Protection (Albania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral agreement authorizing KUB to deliver certified professional training for Data Protection Officers. This partnership enables KUB to provide legally recognized DPO certification programs aligned with Albanian and EU data protection law.
• ISAB – Institute for Business Studies and ApplicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternal institute within KUB focused on professional studies and business applications. Also collaborates on joint projects with international partners such as ISAB for open lectures and SME aggregation management topics.
• Antea Cement (Titan Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Titan-Antea Cement for joint conferences and environmental/sustainability events. Previously collaborated on national conferences addressing corporate social responsibility.
• National Agency for Employment and Skills (AKPA)minorOthersOpen lectures and career guidance sessions conducted by AKPA representatives at KUB, connecting students with national employment programs and career services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/apb_2011
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCESVqtpsw62Eo05FN5hk4LA
• Facebookfacebook.com/www.kub.edu.al
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kolegji-universitar-i-biznesit
• Instagraminstagram.com/kolegji_universitar_i_biznesit

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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