WHO WE ARE
The University of New York in Tirana (UNYT) is a fascinating blend of challenge and vision, in response to the needs of a global society and era. Currently, UNYT offers a selection of dual Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in collaboration with prestigious American and European universities. The range of diplomas offered at UNYT includes dual Bachelor’s degrees conferred in Tirana by the State University of New York / Empire State College and UNYT and dual MBA degrees awarded by the Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch in Sion, Switzerland and UNYT.

Situated in the heart of the city of Tirana, UNYT aspires to establish itself as a dynamic, multicultural and leading center for higher education in the Balkans and beyond. To support the needs of its students, research, and scholarships the university is expanding its library resources, organizes scientific seminars promoting research and scholarships, and engages in original research and promotion of scholarly work. It is for this reason that UNYT attracts students of higher abilities and employs academic staff of distinction, some recognized as international leaders in their fields.

OUR VISION - To establish ourselves on the map of prestigious universities in the Balkans and beyond - To engage in original, cross-disciplinary research and to establish sustainable funding instruments for scientific research - To promote a new paradigm of higher education in Albania (and beyond) - To offer a greater range of post-graduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral degrees) - To build a state-of-the-art campus - To establish fora between UNYT, its alumni and the professional community