University Overview
Founded in 1991, Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (Polytechnic University of Tirana) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (UPT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës (UPT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UPT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Polytechnic University of Tirana |
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| Name | Universiteti Politeknik i Tiranës |
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| Acronym | UPT |
| Founded | 1991 Origins date back to 1951 when it was the engineering department(s) of the University of Tirana |
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| Address | Sheshi Nënë Tereza, 4 Tirana 1000 Tirana Albania |
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(4) 226 9218 |
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(4) 224 0504 |
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