University of Medicine, Tirana

For other universities that use the UMT mnemonic, see UMT.

University of Medicine, Tirana
Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë
Type	Public university. Study levels offered: Bachelor, Master, Medical Specialisation and PhD
Established	23 January 2013
Endowment	Financed by the Government of Albania
Rector	Prof. Dr. Arben Gjata (since 17.06.2015)^[1]
Academic staff	417
Administrative staff	70
Students	8.460
Location	Tirana, Albania
Campus	urban, centralized, inside the University Hospital Center of Tirana "Mother Theresa" (QSUT). The campus comprises the 5 Faculties and 17 Departments, 11 Units and 56 Clinical Services.
Colors	Azure and white (the colours of Medical sciences)
Affiliations	Balkan Universities Network, Erasmus Mundus, QSUT, ISHP, UT, UNIPR, UNICAM, WHO.
Website	www.umed.edu.al

The University of Medicine, Tirana (UMT) (Albanian: Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë) is a public university of Health and Medical Sciences located in Tirana, Albania.

History

The history of UMT is rooted in the foundation of the Higher Education Institutes in Albania, with the creation of the Higher Institute of Medicine in 1952. In 1957, the Higher Institute of Medicine and other five Higher Institutes of Education formed the State University of Tirana. In that occasion was created the Faculty of Medicine, as the main referent institution for the Albanian Medicine. Due to the highest grade of expertise and professionalism, on January 23, 2013, the Faculty of Medicine was promoted with the status of University, founding the University of Medicine, Tirana (Universiteti i Mjekësisë, Tiranë). UMT inherited the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Technical Sciences from the University of Tirana, and created hence the Faculty of Pharmacy, the Faculty of Dental Medicine and the Faculty of Public Health.

Academics and Size

The University of Medicine, Tirana is one of the most important universities in Albania. UMT comprises five Faculties, 17 academic departments, 11 Units, 56 Clinical Services. The study programs are divided in three academic levels Bachelor, Master of Sciences/Professional, Integrated Master of Sciences and Doctoral degrees. The UMT also offers programs of specialty studies for medical practice at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dental Medicine (2–4 years). The University of Medicine, Tirana is composed of over 300 academic staff, 78 Full Professors and around 10.000 students enrolled at the three levels of study Bachelor (Bsc), Master (MP and Msc) and Doctoral degree (Phd).

The University of Medicine, Tirana's campus is located in the urban area, near the University Hospital Center "Mother Teresa".

Faculties and Programs of study

Faculty of Medicine

The Faculty of Medicine is one of the earliest and most competitive faculty for the national and international level in the Republic of Albania.^[2]

- General Medicine

- Integrated Master of Science Degree in General Medicine (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave i Integruar në Mjekësi të Përgjithshme)

 Duration of Curriculum: 6 years.

Faculty of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy

- Integrated Master of Science Degree in Pharmacy (Msc.)-(Master i Shkencave i Integruar në Farmaci)

 Duration of Curriculum: 5 years.

Faculty of Dental Medicine
- Dentistry

- Integrated Master of Science Degree in Dentistry (Msc.)-(Master i Shkencave i Integruar në Stomatologji)

 Duration of Curriculum: 5 years.

Faculty of Public Health
- Public Health

- Master of Science Degree in Public health (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në Shëndet Publik)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Public health (MP)-(Master Profesional në Shëndet Publik)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

Faculty of Medical Technical Sciences.
- Nursing

- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Bsc)-(Bachelor në Infermieri të Përgjithshme)

 Duration of Curriculum: 3 years.

- Master of Science Degree in Nursing Management (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në menaxhim Infermieror)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Nursing Management (MP)-(Master Profesional në menaxhim Infermieror)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

- Laboratory Technician

- Bachelor's degree in Laboratory Technician (Bsc)-(Bachelor në Teknik Laboratori)

 Duration of Curriculum: 3 years.

- Master of Science Degree in Laboratory Technician (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në Teknik Laboratori)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Laboratory Technician (MP)-(Master i Shkencave në Teknik Laboratori)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

- Physiotherapy

- Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (Bsc)-(Bachelor në Fizioterapi)

 Duration of Curriculum: 3 years.

- Master of Science Degree in Physiotherapy (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në Fizioterapi)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Physiotherapy (MP)-(Master Profesional në Fizioterapi)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

- Pediatric nursing

- Bachelor's degree in Pediatric nursing (Bsc)-(Bachelor në Mami)

 Duration of Curriculum: 3 years;

- Master of Science Degree in Pediatric nursing (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në Mami)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Pediatric nursing (MP)-(Master Profesional në Mami)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

- Radiology

- Bachelor's degree in Radiology (Bsc)-(Bachelor në Imazheri)

 Duration of Curriculum: 3 years.

- Master of Science Degree in Radiology (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në Imazheri)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Radiology (MP)-(Master Profesional në Imazheri)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

- Speech Therapy

- Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy (Bsc)-(Bachelor në Logopedi)

 Duration of Curriculum: 3 years.

- Master of Science Degree in Speech Therapy (Msc)-(Master i Shkencave në Logopedi)

 Duration of Curriculum: 2 years.

- Master Professional Degree in Speech Therapy (MP)-(Master Profesional në Logopedi)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

- Geriatric Studies

- Master Professional Degree in Geriatric Studies (MP)-(Master Profesional në Geriatri)

 Duration of Curriculum: 1.5 years.

References

External links

University of Medicine, Tirana (in Albanian)

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Coordinates: 41°19′00″N 19°49′18″E / 41.31667°N 19.82167°E / 41.31667; 19.82167

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 of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana 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

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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)

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