About Albania

There are several British Council test centres in Albania's capital Tirana. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.

IELTS data

Several universities in Albania require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme

• Lowest IELTS score required: 6.0
• Highest IELTS score required: 6.0
• Average IELTS score required: 6.0
• Number of universities accepting IELTS: 1
• Number of studies accepting IELTS: 1

Background of Albania

Albania, a small Balkan nation, is situated in southeastern Europe, bordering Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. Much of its landscape is mountainous, with Mount Korab being the highest peak. The majority of the population resides in the south-central lowlands and on the coastal plain, which adjoin the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.

The country currently hosts just under 100,000 full-time students in public higher education and about 25,000 in private institutions. All universities primarily offer Bachelor's-level diplomas, with some specialized non-university level programs like Nursing. Many courses are available in English and French. International students will need to demonstrate English language proficiency to meet university requirements.

English requirements in Albania

To study in English at one of the universities in Albania you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.

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