Tirana Business University (TBU) is a higher education institution in Albania, specializing in business, technology, and entrepreneurship. TBU benefits from strong industry connections, leveraging expertise in real estate, banking, asset management, logistics, and retail to enhance its education-business collaboration model. TBU is widely recognized for its high-quality academic programs, which integrate theory with hands-on practice, following the institution’s slogan: “Study Leads to Employment”.

The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in:

• Business Administration (Specializations: Management, Finance & Accounting, Marketing)
• Information Technology (Specializations: Software Engineering, Economic Informatics, Computer Engineering)

With institutional accreditation for all its study programs, TBU has graduated ten generations of students, boasting an 86% employment rate for graduates during or immediately after their studies.

TBU has built strong relationships with leading employers, including Raiffeisen Bank, Deloitte, Neptun Albania, and Spar Albania, ensuring that students gain work experience through internships, apprenticeships, and employment pathways. As the first university in Albania to fully integrate cooperative education, TBU collaborates with over 150 private companies to bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that its students receive practical, hands-on training aligned with labor market demands.

Partner Role

 TBU plays a key role in fostering collaboration between vocational education and the private sector, ensuring that digital and green skills training aligns with market needs. The institution leads efforts to strengthen the VET system’s engagement with industry stakeholders, ensuring that DigiGreenVET’s training programs are relevant, impactful, and employment-driven.

Leads Work Package 2 (Strengthening VET Institutions and Public-Private Cooperation)

• Conducts a Labor Market Needs Assessment to identify skills gaps in digital and green industries.
• Develops a Skills Development Framework, ensuring that VET programs reflect emerging workforce demands.
• Establishes long-term public-private partnerships, fostering strong collaboration between VET institutions and industry stakeholders.

Supports the Development of Work-Based Learning (WBL) Models

• Integrates apprenticeships, internships, and hands-on training into the project’s vocational programs.
• Ensures that training modules include real-world case studies, employer-led sessions, and industry-recognized certifications.

Contributes to Project Dissemination & Sustainability

• Facilitates stakeholder engagement with businesses, policymakers, and vocational educators.
• Strengthens the adoption of project methodologies in Albania’s workforce development policies.