The University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT) (Albanian: Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë) is a public university of Medical Sciences, located in Tirana, and is one of the most important universities in the Republic of Albania.

It was founded on January 23, 2013 and is a leading institution of higher education; it is a new path to public excellence in the studies of medical sciences with over 300 full-time academics and 8,448 students.

In its structure, UMT comprises 5 Faculties and 28 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.

The Faculties of the University of Medicine, Tirana:

• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences
• Faculty of Medical Dentistry
• Faculty of Pharmacy
• Faculty of Public Health

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 degree
8 programs of Master of Sciences degree
8 programs of Master Professional degree

Postgraduate

36 programs of Medical Specialisation,
18 programs of Doctoral studies.