Tirana
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Albania
Overview
Located in Tirana, Albania, WBU is a 4th generation university focused on innovation and international education. The 6-year Medicine program (in English) is designed with support from the Cambridge University Medical Education Group (CUMEG), aligned with EU Bologna standards.
The university is also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), ensuring global recognition.
Accreditation
Institutional accreditation by ASCAL (Albanian QA agency) with the maximum valid term of 6 years.
Licensing: WBU is licensed as a university by decision VKM Nr. 679, dated 10.11.2021.
Membership: joined the AACSB Global Business Education Network.
Quality Assurance: It has an Internal Quality Assurance Unit (IQAU) that follows the European Standards & Guidelines for QA, law of higher education, etc.
Rankings
WBU is a private university in Tirana, Albania. There's no major global ranking (e.g. QS, Times Higher) that places WBU among top-universities as of now.
It is institutionally accredited with the maximum 6-year evaluation by the Albanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ASCAL) as of April 2024.
WBU has joined the AACSB Global Business Education Network, reflecting some recognition in business education internationally.
Requirements
For Bachelor programs
• Minimum average in higher secondary education: 70% according to VKM No. 436 (Albanian regulation)
• Interview by Admissions Evaluation Commission, weight: 30%
• Fulfill language proficiency if the program is in a foreign language (often English)
• Additional documents: notarized high school diploma, transcripts, ID copy, photos, application fee (~€200)
For Integrated Second Cycle (Medicine, Pharmacy, etc.)
• Completed higher secondary ed. with a minimum average grade of 8 (on Albanian system) with evaluation rate of 50%
• Entrance exam (Casper) weighted at ~30%
• Entrance interviews (MMI) also part of evaluationFor Master programs
• Minimum GPA of 7 from first-cycle degree
• Interview, 30% weight in admission decision
• Language proficiency according to ministry guidelinesFor international students
• Same academic criteria (70% or equivalent for bachelor, etc.)
• Documents include passport, diploma(s), transcripts, English proficiency certificate (or evidence studies were fully in English)
Programs
Undergraduate / Bachelor & Integrated Programs (English & Albanian)
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Business & Technology
Computer Sciences & Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Security
Dental Technician (English & Albanian)
Economics & Data Science
Health Care Management
Imaging Technician (English & Albanian)
Laboratory Technician (English & Albanian)
Medicine (Integrated Second Cycle – 6 years)
Nursing
Pharmacy (Integrated – 5 years)
Physiotherapy
Software Engineering
Master / Second Cycle Programs
MSc in Nursing
MSc in Hospital Management
MSc in Nanotechnology
MSc in Computer Science (profiles: Software Engineering, Cyber Security, AI, Data Analytics)
Executive Master in Business Administration
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