University of Agriculture (Tirana)

Agricultural University of Tirana

Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës (UBT)

Type| Public
Established| November 1, 1951
Endowment| Financed by the Government of Albania
Rector| Prof. Dr. Bahri Musabelliu

Academic staff

| 480
Students| 14.000+
Location|

Tirana

Albania

Campus| Kamza
Website| Official Website

The Agricultural University of Tirana (Albanian: Universiteti Bujqësor i Tiranës) is a public university located in Tirana, Albania. It offers education in agronomy, veterinary, forestry, ecology, agribusiness, and similar subjects.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Academics and size
* 3 Faculties and departments
* 4 Notable professors
* 5 See also
* 6 Sources

## History

UBT Headquarters in Kamez, Tirana, Albania

AUT was created in 1951. It was first called "High Institute of Agriculture" (Albanian: Instituti i Lartë Bujqësor). It received its current name in 1991.[1]

Today it is the unique centre in Albania for undergraduate and graduate studies, scientific research, training and extension in the area of agriculture and food (Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Protection, Agribusiness, Economy and Agrarian Policy, Agro-environment and Ecology, Agro-food Technology, Animal Husbandry and Business, Aquaculture and Fishery Management, Forestry Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, etc.[2]

## Academics and size

Every year around 15.000 students start their studies at the Agricultural University of Tirana. The actual academic staff is composed of 55 professors, 48 associated professors, 55 doctors, 13 pedagogues – lecturers and 64 assistants.[2]

## Faculties and departments

AUT includes the following faculties:

* Faculty of Agriculture and Environment ("Fakulteti i Bujqësisë dhe Mjedisit")
* Faculty of Economy and Agribusiness ("Fakulteti i Ekonomisë dhe Agrobiznesit")
* Faculty of Forest Sciences ("Fakulteti i Shkencave Pyjore ")
* Faculty of Veterinary Medicine ("Fakulteti i Mjekësisë Veterinare ")
* Faculty of Biotechnology and Food ("Fakulteti i Bioteknologjisë dhe Ushqimit")[2]

## Notable professors

* Pirro Dodbiba
* Mentor Përmeti
* Niko Qafzezi
* Andrea Shundi
* Myqerem Tafaj

## See also

* List of universities in Albania
* Quality Assurance Agency of Higher Education
* List of colleges and universities
* List of colleges and universities by country
* Agriculture in Albania

## Sources

1. ↑ Arsimi në Shqipëri
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Archived copy". http://www.adriafootouring.eu/content/agricultural-university-tirana.

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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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