The Rector of the University of Tirana, Prof. Dr. Artan Hoxha, hosted a delegation from the University of Poitiers in France.

As part of the internationalization process, the University of Tirana is expanding opportunities for foreign students interested in pursuing additional studies, conducting research, or participating in partial studies through exchange programs.

Representatives from both universities agreed on the importance of enhancing cooperation to intensify mutual academic exchanges, involving both students and faculty.

The University of Tirana and the University of Poitiers have been cooperating agreement since 2002 and have a rich history of academic exchanges. Numerous Albanian students have completed their studies at the University of Poitiers, with support from scholarships provided by the French embassy in Tirana.

Since the 2019-2020 academic year and beyond, students’ studies have been primarily funded through the Erasmus+ KA107 program, with additional support from the embassy, providing an average of two to four scholarships each year.

There are a number of projects within the Erasmus+ KA1 Program with the University of Tirana: UT to Poitiers-64 exchanges (9 of which were granted by the Embassy), with an additional 25 expected for the academic year 2023-2024; Poitiers to UT-22 exchanges, with an additional 16 expected for the academic year 2023-2024; Personnel exchanges, UT to Poitiers- 49 exchanges, with 24 expected for the academic year 2023-2024; Personnel exchanges, Poitiers to UT- 31 exchanges, with 22 expected for the academic year 2023-2024.

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