University applications open at the end of July: here is how the process will unfold and the final deadline

Applications for university studies will open on July 27 and will remain available until August 1, 2026. High school graduates aiming to pursue higher education will compete in three rounds for study programs.

Registration will be carried out through the U-Albania portal, while before applying candidates must pay a fee of 2,000 lek. This payment will be made from July 3 to July 26.

According to the Albanian Academic Network, after July 20 the grades from the three years of high school and the State Matura results will be uploaded to the system, which graduates will be able to check before applications begin.

Each candidate will have the right to select up to 10 study programs, according to the order of their preferences. The application will be made online from any device connected to the internet, inside or outside Albania, while for graduates who need assistance, this process can also be completed on the premises of high schools.

Once the application has been confirmed, the data can no longer be changed. For those competing for branches where an entrance competition is held, the authorities require that the deadlines and dates set for them be carefully respected.

Registrations will be divided into three rounds. The second round is scheduled from September 15 to September 17, 2026, while the third round will run from October 8 to October 21, 2026.

Students will also have the opportunity to withdraw within two days after the close of each round, if they choose to enroll in another study program.