Dear Students,
As we begin the 2025–2026 academic year, I welcome you to the Albanian University.
With more than two decades of experience, the Albanian University has established itself as a leading institution in higher education. This is evident not only through our community of over 20,000 graduates but also in the breadth and quality of our academic programs – more than 40 in total – designed to meet the demands of an ever evolving and technologized job market.
Our curricula have been continuously refined to align theoretical knowledge with practical application. Our education is designed to equip you with the tools to meet the challenges of the professional world. You – the students – are at the very center of our work; this is our core commitment as a private university and your university.
Beyond teaching, our academic staff are actively engaged in scientific research, international collaborations, and publications in respected journals – efforts that are fundamental to the vitality and growth of our institution.
It is of key importance to our academic community that what we offer is more than mere education – it is a formative experience. We are committed to nurturing your professional skills, as well as your development as responsible and engaged citizens. Today, key values such as democracy, liberal constitutionalism, and the rule of law are under threat across the world. I strongly encourage you to familiarize yourselves with these three concepts. Only then will you fully grasp the implications of the wave of anti-democratic illiberalism and authoritarianism we are witnessing – even in countries that once stood as steadfast beacons of democratic governance and liberal constitutional traditions.
Higher education must therefore prepare you not only for a career but also to contribute meaningfully to your society, to defend ethical and political values, and to act with integrity in both your private and public life. Only you – the generation behind me – can change Albania for a better future.
As rector, I take pride and interest in your personal academic transformation. This is key to our institutional success. As a philosopher, I am interested in values like liberty, autonomy, and political responsibility. I invite you to speak with me about these matters whenever you feel moved to do so – I will always make time for you.
We are confident in our mission and fully committed to supporting you throughout your journey.
Welcome to the Albanian University. I wish you a productive, inspiring, and successful academic year!
Professor Doctor Julian Fink
