Metropolitan University of Tirana

Short description: University in Tirana, Albania

University Metropolitan Tirana

Universiteti Metropolitan Tirana

Type| Private
Established| May 12, 2010 (2010-05-12)
Rector| Prof. Dr. Nikolla Civici
Address|

Main Building: Sotir Kolea, Tirana

Albania

Website| https://umt.edu.al/
File:Universiteti Metropolitan Tirana.jpg

University Metropolitan Tirana,[1] also known as the University Metropolitan Tirana is a  private university located in Tirana, Albania. It was founded in 2010, by a group of architects and engineers as a university focused on information technology, engineering and architecture.

With three faculties,[1] namely the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, the Faculty of Computer Science and IT and the Faculty of Economics, University Metropolitan Tirana strives to prepare young professionals in response to the demand of the labor market but also serve to the strategic interests in economic development of the country.[2]

## Contents

* 1 Faculties and programs[3]
* 1.1 Faculty of Computer Science and IT[4]
* 1.2 Faculty of Engineering and Architecture[5]
* 1.3 Faculty of Economics[6]
* 2 Innovation
* 2.1 Artificial Intelligence[7]
* 3 Research and Development[8]
* 3.1 Metropolitan Incubator
* 3.2 MetSinc
* 3.3 Startup City
* 4 See also
* 5 References

## Faculties and programs[3]

### Faculty of Computer Science and IT[4]

Bachelor programs  | Master progams  | Professional programs (2 academic years)

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Computer engineering  | MSc in Informatics engineering  | Software design and development
Software engineering  | MSc in Electrical Engineering
Electric engineering with five profiles  | MSc in Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence

### Faculty of Engineering and Architecture[5]

Bachelor program  | Integrated program  | Master programs  | PhD  | Professional programs (2 academic years)

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Civil engineering  | Architecture

(with 5 profiles)

| MSc in Civil Engineering- Structure Engineering Profile  | Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems  | Topography and GIS
MSc in Civil Engineering- Engineering Infrastructure Transport Profile  | Graphic Design

### Faculty of Economics[6]

Bachelor programs  | Master programs  | Professional programs

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Business Administration with three profiles  | Professional Master in Digital Marketing  | 2-year Professional Program in Tourism, Hospitality and Events
Finance with two profiles  | MSc of Economics MBA
Economic Informatics (Study opportunities in English)  | MSc of Science in Management in Engineering
MSc in Management in Engineering

## Innovation

### Artificial Intelligence[7]

The unique PhD program in Albania in Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems aims to contribute to the Artificial Intelligence practical use in different areas such as: medicine, energy, robotics, finance, economy, education, defense, transport and many others. UMT's internal lecturers and several foreign lecturers and scientific researchers at the most prestigious universities in France and America are engaged in this scientific project.

As of October 2023, UMT offers a Bachelor of Science program in Artificial Intelligence following licensing from the Ministry of Education and Sports.

## Research and Development[8]

### Metropolitan Incubator

Metropolitan Incubator is the first "On Campus" incubator in the district of Albanian universities. Its mission is to support the successful development of businesses, influencing regional economic development.

METINC offers mentoring, technical support and academic advice, co-working space, as well as access to various funding programs. Young people, startups or small and medium businesses, have the opportunity to be part of IDEA and Accelerator mentoring programs, to develop and grow their ideas, in accordance with market opportunities and demands.More than 20 startups have been part of the incubation at METINC and currently 12 startups or businesses are registered in the mentoring programs.

### MetSinc

Metropolitan Social Incubator has a mission to discover and promote Albania's and region's most talented social entrepreneurs, assist them in gradually creating successful enterprises and building a prosperus innovative environment.

Metropolitan Social Incubator vision is to become the leading national environment that supports new entrepreneurial and innovative social business ideas, that contributes in direct and indirect job creation, thus being a promoter of economic development.

### Startup City

"StartUp City" is the place where students and young people can develop their business ideas, presenting them in front of a prestigious jury. This competition aims to help all innovative young people with an entrepreneurial spirit to realize and present their business ideas. "Start Up City" adds value to the entrepreneurial ecosystem by helping startups grow and position themselves in the market.

During the years, StartUp City has been brought thanks to the collaboration of University Metropolitan Tirana, Metropolitan Incubator with the Municipality of Tirana, Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, World Business Angels Forum Albania and private companies.

## See also

* List of universities in Albania
* List of colleges and universities
* List of colleges and universities by country

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Shkolla private e arsimit të lartë, "Universiteti Metropolitan Tirana"" (in en-gb). https://www.ascal.al/en/hei-list/hei/shkolla-private-e-arsimit-te-larte-universiteti-metropolitan-tirana-2.
2. ↑ "Why MTU" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/why-mtu/.
3. ↑ "Faculties" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/faculties/.
4. ↑ "Faculty of Computer Science and IT" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/faculty-of-computer-science-and-it/.
5. ↑ "Faculty of Engineering and Architecture" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/faculty-of-engineering-and-architecture/.
6. ↑ "Faculty of Economics" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/faculty-of-economics/.
7. ↑ "Artificial Intelligence" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/artificial-intelligence/.
8. ↑ "Metroresearch Center" (in en-US). https://umt.edu.al/en/metroresearch-center/.

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Universities in Albania

Public|

* University of Tirana
* Polytechnic University of Tirana
* Agricultural University of Tirana
* Armed Forces Academy
* Center for Albanological Studies
* Security Academy
* Sports University of Tirana
* University of Arts
* University of Medicine
* Aleksandër Moisiu University
* Luigj Gurakuqi University
* Aleksandër Xhuvani University
* Eqrem Çabej University
* Fan Noli University
* University of Vlorë

Private|

* Albanian University
* Bedër University
* Canadian Institute of Technology
* Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel"
* Epoka University
* European University of Tirana
* Ivoclar Vivadent & Partners College
* Luarasi University
* Marin Barleti University
* Marubi film school
* Metropolitan University of Tirana
* Polis University
* Pavarësia University
* University of New York Tirana

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