University of New York Tirana

University of New York Tirana (UNYT) is an accredited private higher education institution in Tirana, Albania. Inaugurated in September 2002, it is the first private university in the country.

UNYT offers locally Bachelor’s degrees conferred by the State University of New York's Empire State College and study programs through the SUNY Learning Network.

Most UNYT faculty members are foreign-educated Albanians.^[1] UNYT offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral degrees.

Since September 2004, UNYT, in collaboration with Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösch in Sion, Switzerland and the University of Sunderland, offers a Master of Business Administration program. As of June 2004, UNYT has become an associate partner of the Cambridge University International Examinations.

The first rector was Prof. Dr. Gramoz Pashko (former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Economy of the Republic of Albania), who died in a helicopter crash in July 2006.

There are 510 students enrolled in the academic programs.

Departments

• Department of Economics and Business Administration: courses in Economics, Management Science, Finance, Marketing, International Business, and Business Communication
• Department of Computer Sciences: courses in Computer and Information Science
• Department of Science and Mathematics: course in Mathematics for Business and Computer Science.
• Department of International Relations and Political Science: courses in International Relations and Political Sciences
• Department of Arts, Humanities, and Psychology: courses in Psychology, Art History, and World Civilizations.
• Department of Media and Communications
• Department of English Language and Literature

References

1. ↑ List of faculty members

See also

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

External links

• The University of New York Tirana
• The State University of New York
• Empire State College

Coordinates: 41°18′54″N 19°48′22″E / 41.3150°N 19.8062°E / 41.3150; 19.8062

Tirana
Neighbourhoods	Bam Babrru Bathorë Mujos Pazari i Ri Laprakë Kombinat Xhamlliku Allias Tirana e Re Ish-Blloku Ali Demi Instituti Qyteti Studenti Selita
Administrative units	Tirana 1 Tirana 2 Tirana 3 Tirana 4 Tirana 5 Tirana 6 Tirana 7 Tirana 8 Tirana 9 Tirana 10 Tirana 11 Petrelë Farkë Dajt Zall-Bastar Bërzhitë Krrabë Baldushk Shëngjergj Vaqarr Kashar Pezë Ndroq Zall-Herr
Streets, squares and bridges	Skanderbeg Square Mother Teresa Square (Tirana) Ali Demi Street Bajram Curri Boulevard Elbasan Street Kavajë Street Dibër Street Durrës Street Zogu I Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard Zhan D'Ark Boulevard Mustafa Lleshi Street Pjetër Budi Street
Major landmarks	Parks Tirana Park on the Artificial Lake Rinia Park Botanical Gardens of Tirana Palaces Palace of Brigades Presidential Office Building Palace of Culture of Tirana Fortress of Justinian Palace of Congresses Monuments and remembrance Skanderbeg Monument Enver Hoxha Mausoleum Royal Mausoleum Sulejman Pasha Tomb Kapllan Pasha Tomb King Zog (statue) Bride's Tomb Unknown Soldier Mother Albania (statue) National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania Clock Tower of Tirana Tanners' Bridge Tirana Mosaic Other Tirana Zoo
Museums, archives and libraries	National Historical Museum National Gallery of Figurative Arts of Albania Natural Sciences Museum of Albania National Archaeological Museum Ethnographic Museum National Archives of Albania National Library of Albania Assembly of the Republic of Albania
Religion	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës Archbishop of Tirana Et'hem Bey Mosque Great Mosque of Tirana Bejtyl Evel Mosque Tanners' Mosque Kokonozi Mosque Sulejman Pasha Mosque Sheh Dyrri Teqe Dervish Hatixhe Teqe St Paul's Cathedral Sacred Heart Church Resurrection Cathedral Saint Procopius Church of Tirana
Economy and business	Tirana East Gate TID Tower Tirana Stock Exchange Tirana Bank ABA Business Center QTU Shopping Centre Tirana International Hotel Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers Rogner Hotel Hotel Dajti Taivani Citypark Albania
Education	Academy of Music and Arts of Albania Academy of Sciences of Albania Centre of Albanological Studies European University of Tirana Luarasi University Polytechnic University of Tirana Academy of Physical and Sports Education Vojo Kushi Tirana International School University of Tirana Agricultural University of Tirana University of New York Tirana Kristal University Marin Barleti University Marubi film school Skanderbeg Military University Albanian International School International Montessori School of Albania Ismail Qemali High School Polytechnical High School Qemal Stafa High School Petro Nini Luarasi High School Sami Frashëri High School Çajupi High School Abdullah Keta High School Artistic Lycee Sports mastery school Loro Boriçi
Sport	KF Tirana Partizani Tirana Dinamo Tirana National Arena Stadium Qemal Stafa Stadium Selman Stërmasi Stadium Asllan Rusi Palace of Sports
Transport	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza Tirana Rail Station Bus lines
Healthcare	Mother Teresa Hospital Tirana Military Hospital Universal Hospital Tirana
Media	Tirana TV TVSH Club FM, Tirana Albania Today Dita Tirana Observer
Arts and culture	Festivali i Këngës në RTSH Tirana Jazz Festival Tirana Circus National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania National Theatre of Albania National Comedy Theatre of Albania
Dialect	Tirana dialect

Universities in Albania
Public	Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastra Fan Noli University of Korça Luigj Gurakuqi University of Shkodra Ismail Qemali University of Vlora Military School of Vlora Agricultural University of Tirana University of Arts (Tirana) University of Medicine (Tirana) Polytechnic University of Tirana Skanderbeg Military University University of Tirana Sports University of Tirana
Private	University "Hëna e Plotë" of Bedër Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" Epoka University European University of Tirana Luarasi University Marin Barleti University Marubi Film and Multimedia Academy Metropolitan University of Tirana Polis University Pavarësia University University of New York Tirana Logos University Mediterranean University of Albania Albanian University Wisdom University Aldent University "Metropolitan Tirana" University Tirana Business University Professional Academy of Business Academy of Applied Studies "REALD" Canadian Institute of Technology High Education Institution "ISSAT" High Education Institution "Nehemia"
Suspended (indefinitely)	"Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi" University Justicia University Professional College "New Generation" Professional College "Ivoclar, Vivadent and Partners"
Defunct	Vitrina University Kristal University Justiniani I Medikadent Planetary University of Tirana Elite University International University of Tirana American University of Tirana Queen Geraldine University European University for Tourism Illyria University Professional College "Luigj Benussi" Professional College "Dentarium -AL" Professional College "Medicom" Professional College "Argent" Professional Sports College (Fier) Pedagogical Academy Construction Academy of Tirana Gjon Buzuku University Academy of Applied Studies (Durrës)