ADMISSIONS
Policy for International Students
International students who want to pursue a bachelor’s or master study program at the Canadian Institute of Technology must apply directly to the Admission Office within the specified deadlines. International students must also apply at the Albanian Educational Service Center (QSHA) for the recognition of the high school diploma or bachelor’s degrees. You can find the application forms for the Albanian Educational Service Center (QSHA) at the following links:
For the validity of the diploma: http://qsha.gov.al/infos/njesim_diplome/formular_anglisht.pdf
For the validity of the diploma of High School: http://qsha.gov.al/infos/njesim_diplome/arsim_mesem_anglisht.pdf
Documents to be submitted to the Educational Service Center are:
- Photocopy of the applicant’s identification document
- A copy translated and unified with the original of all grades of every year of high school and a diploma certifying completion of upper secondary education abroad or in the absence of certificates, a copy translated and unified with the original of the list of all grades of upper secondary education
- A copy translated and unified with the original of the document certifying that it has passed national exams equivalent to those of the State Matura in the Republic of Albania
All the documents submitted for validity (with the exception of the identification document) must have the apostille stamp of the country to come.
Eligibility requirements for International Students for Bachelor level
International students will classify to be admitted in one of the Bachelor study programs if they meet the following criteria:
- International high school diploma recognized by QSHA (Educational Service Center).
- Average high school GPA none less than 6.50.
- English Language – Candidates from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an internationally recognized English proficiency test, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Education and Science. The English level required is B1 or higher. The test recognized by MoES are:TOEFL (IBT), TOEFL (IPT)
- Cambridge
- IELTS
- TOEIC
- APTIS
- GESE
Eligibility requirements for International Students for Master level
Students will classify to be admitted in one of the Master programs if they meet the following criteria:
- Candidates should have successfully completed their studies and obtained the relevant “Bachelor” program Diploma from an accredited program at the time of their graduation.
- Have an average GPA preferably no lower than 7.5.
- English Language – Candidates from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an internationally recognized English proficiency test, in accordance with the guidelines set by the Ministry of Education and Science. The English level required is B1 or higher. The test recognized by MoES are:
- TOEFL (IBT), TOEFL (IPT)
- Cambridge
- IELTS
- TOEIC
- APTIS
- GESE
Registration
The documents that an international student must submit to the University College are:
- Application form (prepared according to MoES guidelines), provided by CIT.
- Copy of the document issued by the Educational Services Center confirming the recognition of the high school diploma, along with a copy of the grade list. Candidates who have not yet completed the validation process should submit a verification of their application to ESC for diploma validation. Photocopy of ID
- English Certificate if coming from a non-English speaking country
- Two personal photos
- Authorization form based on the MoES guidelines
Visa Application
- International Students must apply for a “D / ST” visa – (for study purposes).
- The application for a Visa must be made within 90 days of the intended date of travel. The application will be refused if your intended date of travel is longer than 90 days from the date of your visa application.
- Their visa application is examined between 15 and 30 days.
- Visa application process is only accepted if it is completed online, and you must ensure that You are outside of the territory of the Republic of Albania after payment of the visa fee.
- The official website for applying for a Visa is: https://e-visa.al/ .
Application for resident permit
International students who are interested in continuing their studies at the Canadian Institute of Technology must obtain a Residence Permit.
The application is done online through the e-Albania platform, in the following link. https://e-albania.al/eAlbaniaServices/UseService.aspx?service_code=15308
The necessary documents needed for a student visa are:
- Photocopy of valid travel document
- Photos taken in the last 6 months (47x36mm)
- Evidence of suitable accommodation in Albania, certificate/ lease contract of the apartment in accordance with the standards of housing in Albania
- Acceptance document from the host institution
- Evidence of sufficient financial resources for living during the stay in Albania for the required period
- Evidence of language proficiency of the study program / certificate of admission to the preparatory language course
- Document for the payment of fees set by the host institution
NOTE: Documents from the country of origin must have the apostille stamp or have been legalized from their diplomatic representatives in Albania, based on the agreement.
Brief steps:
Steps and Required Documents International Students • Complete the Application form • Contact the Admission Office to follow up with the process • Upload scanned documents after equivalenting in the QSHA • Visa Application • Register at our secretary • Resident application |
Falsified Admission Documents
In case of submitting forged documents, the student is subject to the measures provided by the Criminal Code and other laws and by-laws in force.
In case of doubt about the authenticity of the information declared, the institution responsible for providing the educational service and/or CIT, initiates the data control procedure, eventually forwarding this data to the competent bodies.
Signing the study contract
After finalizing your registration at the secretary’s office, you have to sign the study contract which will clarify the following topics:
- Legal Framework
- Rights and Obligations of both parties;
- Study program
- Tuition fees
- Refund
- Installments
- payment method;
- Term of contract;
- Termination of contract
Official CIT Student Status
Upon registration, you will be given your email account, with which you can also access to CIT UMS (system).
The first week is programmed as an orientation week, during which the students meet their professors.
The professors will explain the course syllabus, the methodology they will use during the academic year and the total number of credits required to pass in the next academic year.
Cost of Living in Tirana
Accommodation
University College “Canadian Institute of Technology” is located in one of the most important areas of Tirana within a walking distance from the main City Square and other cultural, recreational and historical places as well as governmental institutions. Such a location will come in handy while you are preparing yourself for an exciting career. Renting a house for students during their studies is very common in Tirana. In case you are thinking of renting one near CIT, here is a basic list of approximate cost of living expenses per month.
- Renting fees: 300 – 500 Euros
- Electricity bills: 50-100 Euros
- Water bills: 20 – 30 Euros
- Internet bills: 15 – 30 Euros
Transportation
- Public transportation: One-way ticket fee is 40 cents. Monthly travel passes within Tirana costs 15 Euros. You can use it on all public transportation lines.
- Bicycle: Municipality of Tirana offers the possibility to rent bicycles by using a mobile application called Mobike. The Monthly fee is 15 Euro.
- Walking
Entertainment Activities
Albania offers a dynamic Social Life. You can be part of one of the many activities organized during different seasons with affordable prices for students, starting from 15 Euro (daily trips) to 80 Euro (3-day trips). Albania, thanks to its wonderful weather and amazing nature, is a country that offers many tourist and historical trips such as:
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Parachuting
- Canoe
- Diving
- Horse Riding
- Paintball
- Swimming