Institute of Geosciences

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Studying in Albania, from the official sources in our guide

Money to show for the visa: ALL 300,000
Work in term: 15 h/week
Work after study: 9 months

Studying in Albania

The rules and the money, before you apply

These apply to every international student in Albania, including at Institute of Geosciences. Each figure shows where it came from and when we last checked it.

Money you must show

300,000 lekë for one calendar year

A deposit certificate from a second-tier bank in Albania, personal or family. Alternatively, proof of monthly income of at least 32,000 lekë per person.

Ministry of Interior of Albania: residence permit procedures, source re-checked 28 Oct 2026

Visa fee

Not published as a single figure: set by reciprocity, so it depends on your nationality

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs says fees follow Council of Ministers Decision no. 569 of 3 October 2018 on the basis of reciprocity. The student residence permit costs 4,500 lekë the first time and 2,250 lekë on renewal, plus the biometric card.

Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania: visa application, source re-checked 28 Oct 2026

Work while you study

Up to 15 hours a week, from the second year of study

After the first year, outside school hours, without authorisation from the National Agency for Employment and Skills. Self-employment is also allowed.

Law no. 79/2021 on Aliens, Article 46 (Ministry of Interior English text), checked 25 Sep 2026

Stay after you graduate

At least 9 months

A residence permit to look for a job or start a business after completing studies, Law no. 79/2021, Article 51.

Law no. 79/2021 on Aliens (Ministry of Interior English text), checked 25 Sep 2026

How to apply in Albania

The same rules for every institution in Albania; Institute of Geosciences's own programme pages govern the exact dates and scores. Guide checked 25 Sep 2026.

Deadlines and intakes

Universities set their own admission dates and we could not find a single national deadline for international applicants. Work backwards from your start date: allow time to open an Albanian bank deposit, get the visa (up to 15 days, sometimes 30) and then apply for the residence permit after arrival.

Language you need

The official language is Albanian and most public university teaching is in Albanian. The visa checklist asks for proof that you know the language of your studies. Private universities offer programmes in English: check the language of instruction on the programme page before applying.

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