Aleksander Moisiu University

Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres (Albanian: Universiteti Aleksander Moisiu Durres; short: UAMD) is the newest public academic institution of the Republic of Albania. The University is located in the ancient city of Durres and has a branch in Peshkopi. It was inaugurated in 2006 and is using the American system of education, unlike the rest of the public universities in the country. More than 1,300 students started classes as of October 2, 2006. University of Durres took its name from Austrian actor Aleksander Moisiu, who was of Albanian descent. The rector is Prof. Dr. Mithat Mema. The university offers degree programs in each of its six main divisions: Faculty of Business, Faculty of Applied Integrated Studies, Faculty of Political and Legal Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Professional Studies, Faculty of Information and Technology. The Faculty of Business offers program studies at three levels (bachelors, masters and doctoral) in various disciplines such as econom...