About UGJ
Eqerem Çabej University (UGJ) — public non-profit university. It is located in Gjirokaster, Albania. It is a young higher education institution, as it was opened in 1972. UGJ is an active member of Community of Mediterranean Universities, International Association of Universities, ESREA (European Society for Research on the Education of Adults, BASOPED (Balkan Association for Pedagogy).
UGJ does research in different fields of study. You can find them on the official site.
- Location
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Gjirokaster, Albania
- Establishment year
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1972
- Students
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4,999
- Acceptance rate
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70%
UGJ tuition fees
The academic calendar at UGJ is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 10 USD, and for foreigners — a minimum of 1,000 USD. With the help of financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local10 USD/year
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Foreign1,000 USD/year
- Master
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Local10 USD/year
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Foreign1,000 USD/year
UGJ campus
UGJ has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships.
The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. The infrastructure of the university includes various opportunities for playing sports: from different spaces to clubs. UGJ regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
- Sport Facilities
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Yes
What to do after graduation
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
