Academy of Armed Forces
Tirana, Albania
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1958
Overview
The Academy of Armed Forces in Tirana is the primary military higher education institution in Albania, operating under the Ministry of Defence. It provides academic and professional training for military officers and civilian personnel in defense and security fields.
Fields of study
- Defense
- Security
- Military Science
- Leadership
Accreditation: Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (ASCAL)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- October
- Application deadlines
- Varies by Ministry of Defense decree, usually August-September
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
$5,000 – $20,000 / total
Domestic students
$2,000 – $10,000 / total
Education for military cadets is fully funded by the Albanian Ministry of Defense. Students receive a monthly stipend and basic needs are covered in exchange for service commitment.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor në Mbrojtje dhe Siguri (opens in a new tab)Albanian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Doktoratë në Siguri dhe Mbrojtje (opens in a new tab)Albanian · Research | PhD | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Kursi i Lartë i Sigurisë dhe Mbrojtjes (opens in a new tab)Albanian · Full Time | — | 6 months | Varies | Varies | January |
| Master i Shkencave në Siguri dhe Mbrojtje (opens in a new tab)Albanian · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Master Profesional në Siguri dhe Mbrojtje (opens in a new tab)Albanian · Full Time | Master's | 1 year | Varies | Varies | October |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.