Kristal University

Kristal University

Motto	Crystallize Your Future
Type	Private University
Established	2005 (defunct in 2014)
President	Ahmet Muçaj
Vice-president	Genci Muçaj
Rector	Prof. Dr. Marenglen Spiro
Location	Tirana, Korça, Fier and Kukes
Campus	Tirana, Korça, Fier
Website	http://www.kristal.edu.al

Kristal University was an Albanian for-profit privately owned University. It was established in 2005 with decision no. 761 of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania and licensed by the Ministry of Education and Science.^[1] It was closed in 2014 by the Ministry of Education for failing to comply to legal requirements.^[2]

Kristal University had four campuses – Tirana, Korça, Fier and Kukes – and has six faculties with 19 programs of study. Academic programs were based on the Bologna Declaration and are divided into electives and mandatory subjects according to the 3+2 and 5-year (integrated) systems.

Campuses

The Tirana campus is located in a fast developing area about 3 km away from the center of Tirana. Study and research areas are built with high standards and the campus offers many facilities and services, such as a library, restaurant, free transportation, accommodation, etc.

The Fier campus is located in the center of the city. There are two faculties present at the Fier campus: Faculty of Political Sciences and Faculty of Business Administration. Students attending this campus come from Vlora, Lushnja, Fier and other regions.

The Korça campus is located just outside the city. The campus has two faculties: Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Nursing. Students who attend this campus come from Korça, Pogradec, Erseka, Çorovoda, Skrapari, Përmeti, Gjirokastra and other regions.

Academic programs

Kristal University offered 19 programs of study and the possibility to earn a First-Level Diploma (DNP), Second-Level Diploma (DND) and Second-Level Integrated Diploma (DIND) in six faculties.

The Faculty of Medical Sciences offers programs of study (DIND) in Pharmacy and Dentistry.

The Faculty of Electronics offers programs of study (DNP) in Electronics, Computer Sciences and Information Technology.

The Faculty of Economics offers programs of study (DNP) in Business Administration and Finance.

The Faculty of Law offers programs of study (DNP) and (DND) in Law.

Rectorate and Deans

Prof.Dr. Ethem Ruka, PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY KRISTAL, FORMER MINISTER OF EDUCATION

Prof. Dr. Leontiev Cuci: Rector.
Dr. Enver Mustafaj: Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences.
Prof. Dr. Luan Karçanaj: Dean of the Faculty of Electronics.
Assoc. Prof. Agron Panariti: Dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
Dr. Arben Lloja: Dean of the Faculty of Law.

Accreditation

Kristal University has received accreditation from the Ministry of Education and Science for the First-Level Diploma (DNP) in Law and the Second-Level Integrated Diploma (DIND) in Pharmacy. As of 2012, it is awaiting decisions from the Albanian Public Agency for the Accreditation of Higher Education ^[3] on the accreditation of its other faculties and is in the process of application for international accreditation. In May 2012, the Albanian government withdrew KU's accreditation for one year due to a major scandal (see below).^[4] Its accreditation was withdrawn and the University closed by the Ministry of Education in 2014.^[5]

References

Tirana

Neighbourhoods	Bam Babrru Bathorë Mujos Pazari i Ri Laprakë Kombinat Xhamlliku Allias Tirana e Re Ish-Blloku Ali Demi Instituti Qyteti Studenti Selita

Administrative units	Tirana 1 Tirana 2 Tirana 3 Tirana 4 Tirana 5 Tirana 6 Tirana 7 Tirana 8 Tirana 9 Tirana 10 Tirana 11 Petrelë Farkë Dajt Zall-Bastar Bërzhitë Krrabë Baldushk Shëngjergj Vaqarr Kashar Pezë Ndroq Zall-Herr

Streets, squares and bridges	Skanderbeg Square Ali Demi Street Bajram Curri Boulevard Elbasan Street Kavajë Street Dibër Street Durrës Street Zogu I Boulevard Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard Zhan D'Ark Boulevard Mustafa Lleshi Street Pjetër Budi Street

Major landmarks	Parks Tirana Park on the Artificial Lake Rinia Park Botanical Gardens of Tirana Palaces Presidential Palace of Tirana Palace of Culture of Tirana Fortress of Justinian Palace of Congresses Monuments and remembrance Skanderbeg Monument Enver Hoxha Mausoleum Royal Mausoleum Sulejman Pasha Tomb Kapllan Pasha Tomb Bride's Tomb Unknown Soldier Mother Albania (statue) National Martyrs Cemetery of Albania Clock Tower of Tirana Tanners' Bridge Tirana Mosaic Other Tirana Zoo

Museums, archives and libraries	National Historical Museum National Gallery of Figurative Arts of Albania Natural Sciences Museum of Albania National Archaeological Museum Ethnographic Museum National Archives of Albania National Library of Albania Assembly of the Republic of Albania

Religion	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tiranë-Durrës Archbishop of Tirana Et'hem Bey Mosque Great Mosque of Tirana Bejtyl Evel Mosque Tanners' Mosque Kokonozi Mosque Sulejman Pasha Mosque Sheh Dyrri Teqe Dervish Hatixhe Teqe St Paul's Cathedral Sacred Heart Church Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral of Tirana Saint Procopius Church of Tirana

Economy and business	Tirana East Gate TID Tower Tirana Stock Exchange Tirana Bank ABA Business Center QTU Shopping Centre Tirana International Hotel Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers Rogner Hotel Hotel Dajti Taivani Citypark Albania

Education	Academy of Music and Arts of Albania Academy of Sciences of Albania Centre of Albanological Studies European University of Tirana Luarasi University Polytechnic University of Tirana Academy of Physical and Sports Education Vojo Kushi Tirana International School University of Tirana Agricultural University of Tirana University of New York Tirana Kristal University Marin Barleti University Marubi film school Skanderbeg Military University Albanian International School International Montessori School of Albania Ismail Qemali High School Polytechnical High School Qemal Stafa High School Petro Nini Luarasi High School Sami Frashëri High School Çajupi High School Abdullah Keta High School Artistic Lycee Sports mastery school Loro Boriçi

Sport	KF Tirana Partizani Tirana Dinamo Tirana Qemal Stafa Stadium Selman Stërmasi Stadium Asllan Rusi Palace of Sports

Transport	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza Tirana Rail Station Bus lines

Healthcare	Mother Teresa Hospital Tirana Military Hospital Universal Hospital Tirana Milingona Hospital

Media	Tirana TV TVSH Club FM, Tirana Albania Today Dita Tirana Observer

Arts and culture	Festivali i Këngës në RTSH Tirana Jazz Festival Tirana Circus National Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Albania National Theatre of Albania National Comedy Theatre of Albania

Dialect	Tirana dialect

Universities in Albania

Public	Aleksandër Moisiu University of Durrës Aleksandër Xhuvani University of Elbasan Eqrem Çabej University of Gjirokastra Fan Noli University of Korça Luigj Gurakuqi University of Shkodra Ismail Qemali University of Vlora Military School of Vlora Agricultural University of Tirana University of Arts (Tirana) University of Medicine (Tirana) Polytechnic University of Tirana Skanderbeg Military University University of Tirana Sports University of Tirana

Private	University "Hëna e Plotë" of Bedër Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Counsel" Epoka University European University of Tirana Luarasi University Marin Barleti University Marubi Film and Multimedia Academy Metropolitan University of Tirana Polis University Pavarësia University University of New York Tirana Logos University Mediterranean University of Albania Albanian University Wisdom University Aldent University "Metropolitan Tirana" University Tirana Business University Professional Academy of Business Academy of Applied Studies "REALD" Canadian Institute of Technology High Education Institution "ISSAT" High Education Institution "Nehemia"

Suspended (indefinitely)	"Sevasti and Parashqevi Qiriazi" University Justicia University Professional College "New Generation" Professional College "Ivoclar, Vivadent and Partners"

Defunct	Vitrina University Kristal University Justiniani I Medikadent Planetary University of Tirana Elite University International University of Tirana American University of Tirana Queen Geraldine University European University for Tourism Illyria University Professional College "Luigj Benussi" Professional College "Dentarium -AL" Professional College "Medicom" Professional College "Argent" Professional Sports College (Fier) Pedagogical Academy Construction Academy of Tirana Gjon Buzuku University Academy of Applied Studies (Durrës)

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