Western Balkans University

Western Balkans University, located in Tirana, is a distinguished higher education institution that places a unique emphasis on academic excellence in the fields of Medicine, Medical Sciences, Technology, Economy, and Innovation. Western Balkans University is organized and operates as a private university, of academic and scientific character, offering first, second and third cycle study programs.

The university is established under the special framework cooperation between “American Hospitals Group” and “International Hospital Hygeia”. The close partnership with these two hospital groups is the strongest indicator of the guarantee of success that this institution expects to achieve in the near future. The WBU aims to be among the leading universities in southeast Europe and to attract the best students by offering them all the facilities to be ready for the international labor market.

The vision of Western Balkans University is to have a transformative positive impact on society and countries’ sustainable development through excellence and continual innovation in scientific research, education, healthcare, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Mission of Western Balkans University is to achieve excellence in scientific research and education of professionals of the future, for the benefit of the individual and the society, aiming to promote sustainable development and healthcare, fostering progress, well-being, and innovation in all fields in Western Balkans and beyond.