
Higher Professional College "Tirana Esthetics & Style School"
Tirana, Albania
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
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- Institution type
- Private
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Overview
Tirana Esthetics & Style School (TESS) is a higher professional college located in Tirana, Albania, specializing in beauty-related professional education. It is the only Higher Professional College in Albania accredited in this field. Programs offered are: Hair Artist (2 academic years, 1,500 teaching hours, 120 ECTS; tuition 3,500 EUR/year), Make Up Artist (1 academic year, 750 teaching hours, 60 ECTS; tuition 3,900 EUR), Estetikë (2 academic years, 1,500 hours, 120 ECTS; tuition 3,500 EUR/year), and Menaxhimi i SPA dhe Biznesit të Bukurisë (2 academic years, 1,500 hours, 120 ECTS; tuition 3,500 EUR/year). Teaching combines theoretical study, demonstrations, practical work, and individual projects. Diplomas are professional higher education diplomas issued by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The institution holds institutional accreditation from ASCAL under Accreditation Board Decision No. 85, dated 20/06/2025. Program accreditations: Make Up Artist (Decision No. 19, 24/01/2020, 6 years), Hair Artist (Decision No. 55, 27/11/2020, 6 years), Estetikë (Decision No. 56, 27/11/2020, 6 years). SPA and Beauty Business Management is licensed under Ministry of Education and Sport Order No. 237, 19/07/2021. Registrations for the 2026-2027 academic year are open. The college is located at Rruga 'Gjeneral Nikols', Pallati Shushica, Kati 1, Tiranë 1000.
Fields of study
- Hair artistry
- Make-up artistry
- Esthetics and cosmetology
- SPA and beauty business management
Accreditation: Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (ASCAL) – Accreditation Board
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- 2026-2027 academic year
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
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Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $3,780 / year
Domestic students
€3,500 – €3,900 / year
Hair Artist: Year I 3,500 EUR, Year II 3,500 EUR. Make Up Artist: 3,900 EUR (1-year program). Estetikë: Year I 3,500 EUR, Year II 3,500 EUR. SPA and Beauty Business Management: 3,500 EUR per academic year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Estetikë (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | €3,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Hair Artist (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | €3,500 / year | Varies | — |
| Make Up Artist (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 1 year | €3,900 / year | Varies | — |
| Menaxhimi i SPA-ve dhe Biznesit të Bukurisë (opens in a new tab)Full Time | — | 2 years | €3,500 / year | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
