Agricultural University of 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.

History

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 center 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]

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

Sources

Tirana
Landmarks	Government Albanian Parliament Presidential Palace Presidential Office Prime Minister's Office Albanian National Bank Supreme Court Constitutional Court Museums Historical Museum Sciences Museum Archaeological Museum National Art Gallery National Theatre of Opera and Ballet National Theatre National Archives National Library National Martyrs Cemetery Pyramid of Tirana Religion Et'hem Bey Mosque Great Mosque Bejtyl Evel Mosque Tanners' Mosque Kokonozi Mosque Sulejman Pasha Mosque Sheh Dyrri Teqe St Paul's Cathedral Sacred Heart Church Resurrection Cathedral Saint Procopius Church Sport National Arena Tirana Olympic Park Selman Stërmasi Stadium Asllan Russi Palace KF Tirana Partizani Tirana Dinamo Tirana Parks Grand Park Rinia Park Farka Botanical Garden Tirana Zoo Mount Dajti Monuments Skanderbeg Monument Clock Tower Mother Albania Justinian Castle Petrelë Castle Tanners' Bridge Tirana Mosaic Unknown Soldier Kapllan Pasha Tomb Sulejman Pasha Tomb Bride's Tomb Pazari i Ri Squares Skanderbeg Square Mother Teresa Square Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard Ali Demi Street Bajram Curri Boulevard Elbasan Street Kavajë Street Dibër Street Durrës Street Zogu I Boulevard Zhan D'Ark Boulevard Mustafa Lleshi Street Pjetër Budi Street Universities University of Tirana Polytechnic University Academy of Music and Arts Academy of Sciences Centre of Albanological Studies European University Luarasi University Academy of Physical and Sports Agricultural University New York University Kristal University Marin Barleti University Skanderbeg Military University
Infrastructure	Transport Tirana International Airport Rail Station Bus lines Tirana–Elbasan Highway Economy Tirana Stock Exchange Tirana Bank Tirana Logistic Park Buildings TID Tower ABA Business Tower Tirana East Gate Toptani Shopping Center Citypark Shopping Center Plaza Hotel Rogner Hotel Tirana International Hotel Dajti Hotel Taivani Health Mother Teresa Hospital Military Hospital Universal Hospital Media Digitalb Top Channel IN TV Klan TV Tirana TV RTSH
Districts	Tirana 1 Tirana 2 Tirana 3 Tirana 4 Tirana 5 Tirana 6 Tirana 7 Tirana 8 Tirana 9 Tirana 10 Tirana 11

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 Aldent Bedër University Canadian Institute of Technology Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" Epoka University European University of Tirana Ivoclar Vivadent & Partners College Logos University Luarasi University Marin Barleti University Marubi film school Mediterranean University of Albania Metropolitan University of Tirana Nehemia Gateway University Professional Business Academy Professional College of Tirana Polis University Qiriazi University College Tirana Business University Pavarësia University Academy of Applied Studies Reald University of New York Tirana Wisdom University
Defunct	American University of Tirana Kristal University Vitrina University V.I. Lenin Higher Party School

Coordinates: 41°21′44″N 19°46′16″E / 41.36222°N 19.77111°E / 41.36222; 19.77111