Rozarta Nezaj

Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) is the oldest university in Albania, founded on November 1, 1951. ´AUT is ranked FIRST by the High Council for Scientific Research at the Spanish Ministry of Education, among 35 Public and Non-Public Universities in our country. Agricultural University of Tirana actually has 6 faculties: Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Faculty Of Economics And Agribusiness, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food, Faculty of Forest Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Plant Genetic Resources At the Agricultural University of Tirana, we are committed to advancing agricultural education, research, and innovation in Albania. Our institution cultivates a rich environment for students and professionals to engage in sustainable practices that enhance food security and environmental stewardship. We foster partnerships with industry stakeholders to address the challenges facing modern agriculture. Together, we strive to equip the next generation of agricultural leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in a rapidly evolving landscape. AUT actually is under the process of tranformation through the “AUT-BOKU 2030” project, a project in collaboration with University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, BOKU, Vienna, Austria, which aim to transform the AUT in a leading academic institution in the Life Science in Albania and Western Balkan. The main goal of this project is to reform and transform AUT into a research-based university, aligning it with BOKU and other leading European institutions in three key pillars: • Study Programs – Enhancing curricula with EU-aligned educational frameworks. • Scientific Research – Strengthening AUT’s research capacity through international collaboration. • Knowledge Transfer – Facilitating expertise exchange with industry and policy stakeholders. AUT is the main Life Science University in Albania, with 350 highly qualified lecturers and 6,000 students. The university is positioned among the top-ranked institutions in the country, with a well-equipped campus, including an Experimental Didactic Farm (EDF) undergoing transformation. This project envisions AUT: • Becoming one of the Balkan’s best agricultural and life sciences universities. • Providing high-quality interdisciplinary research and teaching. • Taking a leading role in knowledge transfer and technology for society, businesses, and policymakers in Albania. Starting from the academic year 2025-2026, UBT will offer the following study programs, certified by BOKU University of Vienna: • Agricultural Sciences and Food Safety • Environmental and Water Engineering • Forestry Engineering • IT in Agriculture and Environment • Economics • Business Management • Food Technology • Food and Nutritional Sciences • Interior Design and Wood Engineering. Explore our initiatives and see how we are shaping the future of agricultural education and innovation in Albania!