Agricultural University of Tirana

The Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) is a public university located in Tirana, Albania.

The Agricultural University of Tirana (AUT) was founded in 1951 as the Institute of Agriculture and Zootechnics. It was the first university to be established in Albania, and it played a vital role in the country's agricultural development during the socialist era.

In the early years, AUT offered programs in agronomy, zootechnics, and veterinary medicine. The university's curriculum was based on the Soviet model, and its faculty was trained in Soviet universities.

In the 1960s and 1970s, AUT expanded its program offerings to include horticulture, plant protection, and agro-economics. The university also began to develop its own research programs, and it established partnerships with foreign universities.

After the fall of communism in 1991, AUT was renamed the Agricultural University of Tirana. The university underwent a major restructuring process, and it began to adapt its programs to meet the needs of the new market economy.

In the 1990s and 2000s, AUT introduced new programs in agribusiness, agro-environment, and agro-food technology. The university also strengthened its partnerships with foreign universities, and it began to offer its students the opportunity to participate in exchange programs.

AUT has played a significant role in the development of Albanian agriculture. The university's graduates have held key positions in the government, the agricultural sector, and academia. AUT's research programs have helped to improve the productivity and sustainability of Albanian agriculture.

Agricultural University of Tirana is ranked as the #2 top university in Albania during 2024. This is the same rank as last year.