Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel”

The Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel (UKZKM) is a private, non-profit higher education institution established in 2004 in Tirana, Albania. Founded by the Congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, it operates in close collaboration with prestigious Italian universities like the University of Rome Tor Vergata and the University of Milan. The university is highly regarded for its programs in health sciences, architecture, and economics, offering students the opportunity to earn double or joint degrees valid in both Albania and the European Union. Its curriculum emphasizes a strong link between theoretical education and clinical practice, supported by its own university hospital facilities. As a bridge between Albanian and Italian academic traditions, it maintains a unique position in the Western Balkans' educational landscape.