In implementation of Law no. 80/2015 “On Higher Education and Scientific Research in Higher Education Institutions in the Republic of Albania” and Decision no. 46, dated 27.01.2021, “On some amendments to Decision no. 436, dated 03.06.2020, of the Council of Ministers, ‘On determining the grade point average criterion for the admission of candidates in first cycle study programs and integrated second cycle study programs, or the transfer of studies in the intermediate years of these programs, in higher education institutions,’” the admission criteria at “Qiriazi” University College for the academic year 2025–2026 are as follows:

Admission criteria for first cycle “Bachelor” programs, integrated second cycle programs (Master of Science), and 2-year professional programs:

• Candidates who have completed general or vocational secondary education and have attended no fewer than 12 years of pre-university schooling are eligible for admission to first cycle programs at Qiriazi University College (QUC).

• Candidates who have obtained a secondary school diploma abroad are also eligible, provided the diploma is recognized and equated by the relevant commission of the Ministry of Education and Sports (MAS).

Bachelor Programs

• Admission to the programs Business Management, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Informatics and Economics is open to any candidate who has successfully completed secondary education and meets the grade point average criterion of 6.5 (six point five), as determined by the Council of Ministers.

Integrated Master of Science in Law

• Eligible candidates are those who have completed secondary education and meet the minimum GPA requirement of 6.5 (six point five).

Physical Education and Sports (Bachelor)

• Admission is open to any candidate who has completed secondary education.
• The grade point average is not an admission criterion.
• The entry requirement is participation and a positive evaluation in the admission competition organized by QUC for this program.

2-Year Professional Programs

• Information Technology, Food Technology, and Hospitality–Tourism.
• Eligible candidates are those who have completed secondary education.
• The grade point average is not an admission criterion.

Admission criteria for second cycle “Master of Science” programs:

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years (180 ECTS) or a Professional Master’s degree in the Republic of Albania, or an equivalent degree recognized by the Ministry of Education and Sports (MAS).

• Admission also requires proficiency in one of the five European Union foreign languages: English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, at levels B1 to C1, in accordance with Instruction no. 52, dated 03.12.2015, of the Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth.