Erasmus UC LOGOS - Incoming Students

The University College of LOGOS

Campus No. 1 In Tirana Center

http://www.kulogos.edu.al/en/index.html

The University College of LOGOS

Campus No.2 In Durres Monastery Saint Vlasios

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Incoming study exchange students

Why to study at the LOGOS as an Erasmus Student

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Reasons why to choose "Logos" University College:

It is accredited as an institution and offers accredited study programs;
Provides study programs in accordance with the demands of the labour market;
Has local and international academic staff with outstanding contributions and real – world expertise;
Has a dynamic and interactive learning environment;
There are functional environments that create opportunities to study and socialize;
It provides study opportunities at partner international universities;
There are better tuition fees in the private higher education sector;
It offers scholarships up to 100 % for certain categories of students and programs;
It has an active community through students activities;
It provides professional employment with our partners during their study;
Over 95 % of graduates are immediately employed in the profession.

Applying

To participate in an Erasmus study exchange period at the University College of LOGOS, there must be a current Institutional Agreement in place between the departments of partner institutions. Contact your home institution to discover if an agreement with the University exists. Your university must officially nominate you to study at the University College of LOGOS within the deadline.

Winter Semester starts at 15th of October ends 28th February.

Spring Semester starts at 15th March till 15th June.

Application period for incoming student is:

15th June till 31st August. Nomination of winners applicants between 1st September to 15th September. (15.6-31.8)

3rd November till 31st December. Nomination of winners applicants between 15th January to 15th January. (3.11-31.12)

Application

Email a copy of the full application form to the Departmental Administrative Personnel, responsible for Erasmus Program, or directly to the Erasmus+ Office of LOGOS erasmus@kulogos.edu.al (mentioning in which dept. you will enroll):

Student Application Exchange Incoming Student

What to do when you arrive in LOGOS Tirana

If you are an Erasmus student, you should enroll at the University College LOGOS. To do this, you need to contact the Erasmus+ Office 10th floor of. 1031 to give you instructions. You should have with you your passport or any other identification and your European Health Insurance Card. Once you are enrolled, you need to contact your Erasmus Departmental Coordinator at the University of LOGOS in order to discuss your Learning Agreement. In case of changes, make sure you follow the instructions given by your home Institution and afterwards you need to register your courses.

You can use your student card to issue a public transport (bus) card. A monthly travel card costs ALL 800.

Be aware that University College of LOGOS has a 10 month academic year period. Each academic year is divided into two semesters (four months period) and three examination sessions with holidays in between. Each semester normally consists of 15 full weeks of instruction and three or four of examination, but every year the dates differ. That is why you have to check the academic calendar.

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Grading System

The grading system is numerical, from one to ten. The passing grades are from five to ten. Students who fail in an exam in February and in June can be re-examined in September. The following table shows the grading system for the evaluation of foreign students studying at University College of LOGOS on ERASMUS+ program:

A student’s performance is graded on a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being the best grade. The pass grade is 5.

10 Shkëlqyeshëm Excellent

9 Shumë i mirë Very good

8 Mirë Good

7 Kënaqshëm Satisfactory

6 Mjaftueshëm Sufficient

5 Kalueshëm Pass

1-4 Mbetës Fail

At the End

All incoming Erasmus students will receive an academic transcript at the end of their study period.

Please allow some weeks following the end of the examinations period for a transcript of records to be received. The Transcripts are prepared by Departmental Administrative Erasmus Coordinator and send to the Faculty of the home University.

EURAXESS VISA - Accommodation information

Albania - Residence permits

The Albanian legislation related to foreign citizens is in compliance with the EU directives as related to immigration policy. The Law on Foreigners provides that the citizens of the USA, the EU and the Schengen area countries enjoy equal rights with Albanian citizens as regards employment and self-employment. Foreigners are divided into two categories - those who must secure a visa when crossing the borders of the Republic of Albania and those who are exempt from that requirement. Foreigners who wish to reside in Albania on a long-term basis (in any case more than three months within each six-month period) shall be issued a residence permit. Foreigners may work in Albania only after obtaining a work permit, unless otherwise stipulated by the law.

Foreigners who wish to reside in Albania on a long-term basis, more than three months within each six month period are issued a residence permit. Residence and work permits are regulated in accordance with the Law on Foreigners No. 108/2013 dated 28 March 2013 and the respective sublegal acts.

This law regulates:

-The regime of entry into and exit from the Republic of Albania;

-The foreigners residence;

-The foreigners work permits; and

-Their treatment in the country.

The law determines the functions and competencies of the state authorities and other subjects, public and private, Albanian and foreigners, related to them.

-A residence permit can be issued for a period of:

-A three-month, six-month, one-year term and can be renewed not more than five consecutive times;

The Law on Foreigners provides different types of residence permits for ordinary and special occasional. Some of these types are as below:

Ordinary occasion:

-Residence permit type “A” not renewable;

-Residence permit type “B” renewable;

-Residence permit type “C” issued for an indefinite;

-Residence permit “Blue Card AL-C” issued for an indefinite period only for highly qualified employees;

-Residence permit for employment purposes which is granted in compliance with the conditions of the work permit;

-Residence permit “Blue Card AL” renewable and issued for a defined period for highly qualified employees;

-Residence permit type “S” renewable after a six month interruption period;

-Residence permit for the self-employed which is granted to self-employed persons in compliance with the conditions of the work permit;

Special occasion:

-For seasonal work

-For vocational training

-For youth exchange

-For voluntary services

-For scientific research

-For students

-For humanitarian occasions

Visa

Visa system for foreigners traveling to Albania is relatively easy to access. To enter the country, a valid passport or any other valid traveling document recognized by Albania is required. Before traveling to Albania, foreigners should contact the diplomatic and consular representations of the Republic of Albania abroad to check if rules have changed. Foreign citizens can enter Albania after presenting valid passports or any other valid traveling document and, if required, entry visas issued by diplomatic or consular representations of the Republic of Albania abroad. Passports should be valid for at least three months. Some countries whose citizens are holders of ordinary passports can enter Albania without a visa. The list of countries whose citizens can enter Albania without a visa is periodically approved by the Council of Ministers of Albania. They have to present their valid passports or other valid traveling documents at a border checkpoint and are granted a stay permit of 90 days. Foreign citizens must have the necessary currency to sustain themselves during their stay in Albania. All foreigners who are not exempt from obtaining a visa must be issued a visa before they enter Albania at the missions of the Republic of Albania which cover the respective country of residence. These missions can also provide them with valuable information about Albania.

Visa Regime for Foreign Citizens in Albania

List of Albanian Embassies across over the world

http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/en/diplomatic-missions/diplomatic-missions-abroad

List of Foreign Citizens Visit Albania without Visa for 90 Day-

http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/files/userfiles/Kush_mund_te_hyje_ne_Shqiperi_pa_viza.pdf

Consular Services

http://www.punetejashtme.gov.al/al/sherbime/sherbimet-konsullore-online

How to get to Tirana

Albania can be accessed by air through Mother Theresa International airport (TIA), situated 25 km northwest of the capital Tirana. There are different airline companies that operate in Albania and connect it through regular flights with the main European cities such as: Aegean Airline, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Alitalia, British Airways, Adria Airways, Olympic Airways, Turkish Airlines.

For more information:http://www.tirana-airport.com

The fastest way to get to TIA is by taxi. Such a service is available in all Albanian cities and urban areas, with the main cities operating a call-service. The journey from Tirana to the airport takes 20–25 minutes, depending on traffic, and costs about 2.500 Leke (19 EUR) one way.

Tirana Airport taxi service is provided by ATEx shpk. www.atex.al is the website that offers to all passengers the ability to reserve taxis in advance, online. We specialize in transfers between Tirana Airport and all Albanian cities for both individuals and groups. The service is professional, courteous and personal, and at affordable prices, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information:https://www.atex.al

Note: The passengers are recommended to use only licensed taxis, which are yellow with a red ATEx logo and the airport logo on both sides of the vehicle.

At the airport, these taxis park in front of the terminal and also at the pick-up area of the terminal.

By sea- Albania can be accessed through its main ports:

-Durres port, connecting with Italian ports of Bari, Ancona and Trieste

-Vlora port connecting with Brindisi port

-Saranda port, connecting the Greek island of Corfu.

By land- Albania can be accessible through:

Montenegro (Murriqan and Han iHotit border crossing points);

North Macedonia (Qafasan, Blata, Tushemisht, Gorice border crossing points);

Kosovo (Morina, border crossing point)

Greece (Kapshtica, Kakavija, Tri Urat, QafeBoti border crossing points)

Accommodation - Cost of Living in Albania

There are many different types of accommodation available in Albania.

The main ones are: Buying a house or a flat. Renting a house or a flat.

How do you find Accommodation?

You can find a suitable house or flat in sale or for rent and you can also sell your property in Albania contacting the Real Estate Agencies based in Albania or web sites free access searching the type of the accommodation that you will prefer, you need to knoe its only in Albanian language.

Please find out more about some of the Albanian Real Estate Agencies in the following links.

Çelësi i Tiranës: List of Hotels in Tirana

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Hotels in Albania

Hotels offer a variety of services, and minimally include a bed, dresser, nightstand, at least a washbasin, if not a full bathroom with toilet, and shower or bathtub, as well as a TV, phone, and alarm clock. Some hotels provide a coffee maker, small refrigerator, coffee and tea supplies, and perhaps a snack bar, as well as Internet access and/or wi-fi capabilities. Albania Hotels are classified by a star-rating system, ranging from one to five stars, depending on the quality, cost, and services offered.

Choosing and Booking a hotel in Albania

Picking the right Albania hotel can make the difference between a successful trip or a disastrous one. With the availability of many travel sites on the Internet, travelers can browse for just the right hotel in terms of location, size, amenities, and price – it is like being one's own travel agent.

Albania Hotels are rated, using the well-known star rating system, include photographs of the hotels and rooms, as well as customer reviews providing first hand recommendations from those who know – people who have actually experienced what it's like to stay at a particular facility.

Booking hotels off- season and on weekdays often provides substantial rate reductions; booking in advance can assure travelers that they will be able to get what they want for the best price.

Below you can find general information on accommodation in hotels in Tirana.

http://www.diplomathoteltirana.com/

http://www.grandhoteltirana.com/Web

http://www.hotel-europapark.com/

www.tiranainternational.com

http://www.plazatirana.com/

http://www.labohemetirana.com/

http://www.hotelmondial.al/

http://www.monarc.al/

Cost of Living in Albania

The first question someone who moves in to Albania asks is "What's the cost of living in Albania?" or "How are the prices.." or anything related to the living, wages, prices, etc.

Albania, more precisely Tirana, is a really good place to live in if you have a good job. Prices are not too expensive but you can't say that, if you're living with the average wage, even by yourself. The average wage in Albania is more or less 350$ or 310 euros.

But really there are a few factors that affect the amount of money that you have left by the end of the month, like whether you have to pay a rent or you own a house, how much you have to pay for the bills, how much do you eat, etc.

Food products are usually pretty cheap and you can shop for the whole month for less than 90 euros. Also other products like drinks or cigarettes in general, are pretty cheap.

Renting a house in Albania it's not that expensive as well. And like every other place in the world, the price depends on the location of the house. But usually normal houses for two or three are something between 100-300 euros. There are also bigger ones with bigger rooms that range from 300 to 600 euros or more.

Shopping in Albania

The Albanian monetary unit is called Lekë. It is issued in denominations of 5000, 2000,1000, 500, 200 (paper) and 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 (coins). In 1990, the Albanian Economic Expert institutionalized new coinage, including a new manner to val-ue the money. Now, money is quoted in two values: new and old. When you buy something, do not be surprised if you hear “new money.” One hundred new lekë is equal to one thousand old lekë. In official documents in the field of economy, also in the media, people are obligated to use new lekë values. Meanwhile, in the markets and shops, it is discussed and performed the exchange of goods in both new and old lekë.

Pay attention if you do not want to be confused with the values that are being used, old or new. Albanian citizens are used to this system, but, you should check the figures you see in the banknote and make sure to ask to buy with new lekë in or-der not to get confused with the real values of the products that you are interested in buying. You can also buy with euro or dollars. There are cases where different traders can also accept other currencies. This can happen especially in cases when someone is interested in buying domestic products.

Currency exchange can be done at banks or exchange agencies where it is written «Exchange». In some hotels, restaurants and shops you can also make payments through credit cards like Visa, Master Card, etc

Shopping centers and outdoor markets

City park shopping centre

City park Albania is the largest Shopping mall in the Balkans. In about 180 shops you will find the best brands in clothing, accessories, perfumes and everything related to cooking and home. While walking through the friendly atmosphere in Citypark, you will feel the certainty that is this huge city you will find everything you are looking for. You just have to discover the area you belong to.

QTU (Qendra Tregetare Univers)

A modern shopping mall, about 6 km from Tirana on the highway Tirana-Durrës.

The mall has 75 shops and 3 restaurants and bars. It offers a free shuttle bus from the center of Tirana. See more: http://www.qtu.al/

TEG (Tirana east Gate)

The new shopping center in Albania, opened in 2011, offers over 150 stores and services space, as well as a wide range of opportunities for fun. Located 4 km from the city center, TEG has become an important destination of the citizens of Tirana purchases. See more : https://www.facebook.com/teg.albania/

Megatek Albania

Megatek S.A is the biggest Do-IT-Yourself wholesale and retail store in Albania. Megatek S.A is part of Teqja Group International, a group of privately owned and anonymous Companies with long experience in the Albanian and regional market offering a vast range of products and services, ranging from mail & logistics to production of industrial materials.

See more: https://www.megateksa.com/

Casa Italia

A shopping mall on the outskirts of the city offering several shops including the Italian electronics super mall Trony, the Ikea style Danish superstore Jysk and the Italian super-market Conad.See more: https://www.facebook.com/casaitaliashoppingcenter/

ETC (European Trade Center)

A shopping mall in the center of the city with several boutiques and coffees worth a visit.See more: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ETC/158950557495207

Twin Tower

A smaller shopping complex in the main boulevard offering mainly café and service outlets.

Str. “MyslymShyri”

Famous road for shopping in Tirana lined up with shops and boutiques on both sides.

Tregu i madh i Camëve

It is found almost in the center of Tirana. Close to central Post Office of Tirana. Place to bargain hunt clothes, personal items or home decorations and utensils.

If you need more information, please contact us.

Course List

Dear Erasmus student,

Erasmus+ office welcomes you and wishes you a good stay in the city of Tirana. We are delighted that you have chosen to study in University College of LOGOS.

Although the official teaching language of our University is Albanian, to facilitate the Erasmus mobility we offer to incoming Erasmus students, an interdepartmental program of courses taught in English.

As an Erasmus student, you will study together with Albanians and exchange students from all over Europe. In addition, you will be living in a city that has all the benefits of a capital.

Each course in the catalogue is assigned with the ECTS credits. The normal workload for a semester is 30 ECTS credits. It is important that you consult with your department Erasmus coordinator prior to course selection, ensuring academic recognition and prepare appropriately your Learning Αgreement before your arrival in Tirana.

Changes in the course list may occur. The University reserves the right to cancel any courses due to unforeseen circumstances. Courses will be provided upon request.

The following course catalogue will give you detailed information about each course, when it is taught, the syllabus, form of examination, etc.

Course Catalogue LOGOS 2022 - 2023

FACULTY of Economics

Department of Finance and Accounting:

*Study Program in Finance and Accounting

*MSc in Finance and Accounting

Department of Management:

*Study program in Business Management

*Study program in Tourism

Department of Agribusiness:

*Study program in Agricultural Product Marketing

*Study program in Farm Management