Kristal University was founded in 2005 through the individual enterprise of Mr. Ahmet Mucaj, President and CEO of Kristal Inc.,
in an effort to create a different method of learning by combining classic education with modern standards to attain professional success. In 1999 Mr. Mucaj with his energy, ambition and entrepreneurial vision, privately invested in the area of education. The existing educational system at the time, made it necessary for such important private initiatives in the area of education. The building of the campus and dormitories was completed within one year 2003-2004 in Tirana, making it possible for the school to receive its University title bestowed by the Ministry of Education and Science. In 2005, the University was established as a private institution of higher education.
Located in the suburbs of the capital with its modern layout, Kristal University is among the first nonpublic Universities in Albania which was a direct result of a free initiative, supported by an educational philosophy that promotes development, free thinking and social wellbeing.
Also, based on this philosophy and on the educational needs and professional standards of other districts in Albania, the University expanded its campuses in Fier, Korce and Kukes. For more than a decade, the four University campuses make
Kristal University a leader in Albanian education in the areas of: Medicine, Jurisprudence, Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences and the Arts.
The University is a modern environment for academic studies and scientific research that offers forty two study programs, is equipped with an excellent pedagogical team, most of which hold prestigious academic titles and post-graduate degrees. Among the pedagogues, some prevalent names of the academic world stand out: Prof of Asc. Sotir RRAPO, Professor Emeritus Dr. Hektor ÇOÇOLI, Professor Dr. Aristotel PANO, Professor Dr. Luan KARÇANAJ, Professor Dr. Jakup AGALLIU, Dr. Skënder KËRÇUKU, Dr. Arben LLOJA, Merited Artist Agim KRAJKA, etc.
Kristal University regularly refines its academic profile by linking domestic academic tradition with developmental dynamics of the academic world through efforts of international exchanges in educational information. In doing this, the University is also consolidating the ten year educational experience of the educational company “Kristal”, a large part of which is represented by Kristal University.
The University offers an assortment of benefits including seven high profile Faculties, its multicultural student population, contemporary auditoriums and classroom settings, up-to-date laboratories, a rich library, complimentary internet connection, entertaining sports center, health center, contemporary dormitory accommodations and free of charge transportation to and from downtown Tirana.
Kristal University supports and promotes the aspiration and willingness to learn for students coming from lower socio-economic strata. Students have the freedom to construct their opinions taking into account their civic responsibility as they pursue their vision of western education, and prepare for their future professional career.