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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Albanian university education is already among the most affordable in Europe. With our scholarship programme, we make it even more accessible.

Available Awards

Scholarship Tiers

Most Awarded
Full Scholarship

For exceptional academic performers

What is covered

  • 100% tuition waiver for the full programme duration
  • Priority university and programme placement
  • Dedicated personal admissions advisor
  • Fast-track application review

Eligibility

  • Top 10% academic average in your most recent qualification
  • Strong personal motivation letter
  • English proficiency at B2 level or above
  • Financial need documentation (supporting, not mandatory)

Apply and be considered automatically. No separate scholarship form is required.

Merit-Based Partial

For students with strong academic records

What is covered

  • Up to 50% tuition reduction per academic year
  • University placement support
  • Access to the UPA student advisor network
  • Renewable annually upon academic progress

Eligibility

  • Above-average academic record (typically 70%+ equivalent)
  • Clear statement of academic intent
  • Completed UPA application with full documentation

Apply and be considered automatically. No separate scholarship form is required.

Need-Based Partial

For students demonstrating financial need

What is covered

  • Up to 30% tuition reduction
  • Flexible payment plan options
  • Full support services access
  • Connection to part-time work opportunities (where permitted)

Eligibility

  • Demonstrated financial need via household income documentation
  • Academic transcript showing consistent effort
  • Completed UPA application

Apply and be considered automatically. No separate scholarship form is required.

The Process

How Scholarships Are Awarded

1

Scholarships are evaluated as part of the standard UPA application process. No extra form is needed.

2

Your assigned admissions advisor will inform you of your scholarship status during the pre-qualification stage.

3

Awards are confirmed with the official university offer letter and are binding for the agreed duration, subject to academic progress.

Cost Overview

Tuition at a Glance

Degree LevelAnnual Tuition RangeDuration
Bachelor (BSc / BA)1,200 to 2,500 EUR/year3 to 4 years
Master (MSc / MA)1,500 to 3,000 EUR/year1 to 2 years
PhD1,000 to 2,000 EUR/year3 to 4 years

Figures are illustrative ranges. Actual tuition varies by university, programme, and academic year. Confirmed costs will be provided with your official offer letter.

Common Questions

Scholarship FAQs

Apply and Be Considered Automatically

Submit your application today. Every complete application is assessed for scholarship eligibility as part of the standard review process.

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