University of Medicine, Tirana

The University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT) is a new path to public excellence in the studies of medical sciences in Albania. The University of Medicine, Tirana was founded on January 23, 2013, and is a leading university divided into 5 Faculties and 17 Departments, all of which undertake significant contributions in teaching and research. The quality of our teaching and the impact of our research are the milestones of our success. The degree courses at the University of Medicine, Tirana are designed to produce highly qualified professionals, with experience of medical research and specialisation, who will play key roles in the public needs of primary care in the Republic of Albania. UMT is composed of 300 full-time academics, 70 administration staff and 8,338 students. The University offers study programs in: General Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public Health, General Nursery, Baby Nursery, Physiotherapy, Laboratory Technician, Logopedy, Radiology, Geriatric studies. The programs of study are divided in three levels of study: Undergraduate: 7 programs of Bachelor degree, Graduate 3 programs of Integrated Master of Sciences, 8 programs of Master of Sciences, 8 programs of Master of Professional studies, Postgraduate 36 programs of Medical Specialisation, 18 programs of Doctoral studies. UMT vision is to be a centre of excellence in the medical sciences in Albania, Balkan Region and European Union. For this reason UMT is fully committed in (i) education, teaching the today's best practice in medicine and health science; (ii) research, producing innovative knowledge in basic and clinical science through biomedical, behavioural and health services research; (iii) patient care, providing human and skilled professionals of healthcare; (iv) advancement, creating local, national, regional and global collaborations in education, healthcare and research for the furtherance of human health.