Welcome to the Canadian Institute of Technology (CIT), known as the “Instituti Kanadez i Teknologjisë” (“IKT”) in Albanian, where education takes centre stage. Our University College prides itself on delivering all its teaching programs exclusively in English, ensuring alignment with the rigorous international standards of higher education in Europe and North America.
At CIT, the educational journey is enriched by the expertise of highly qualified local faculty members with impressive international backgrounds. In addition, an accomplished international academic staff actively contributes to shaping and implementing innovative programs in Business and Technology.
Established in 2011, the core philosophy of CIT revolves around arming potential students with a competitive skillset in demand not only in Albania and the Balkans but also in the thriving European and North American labour markets.
Our decision to offer curricula in English not only facilitates the utilization of the latest teaching methodologies and up-to-date academic materials but also opens doors for graduates, expanding their horizons beyond the Balkan region and fostering a truly global perspective.
Moreover, CIT’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and global competitiveness positions it as a premier institution for students aspiring to conquer the challenges of the contemporary professional landscape. Our forward-looking approach resonates with the dynamic needs of the workforce, making CIT the preferred choice for those seeking a comprehensive and internationally recognized education. Join CIT for a transformative educational journey that propels you towards success on a global scale.

The Canadian Institute of Technology is licensed to open bachelor’s programs by Decision of the Council of Ministers no. 781, dated 10/11/2011 “On the licensing of the ‘Canadian Institute of Technology’ “. While in 2012, by order of the Minister of Education no. 487, dated 10/18/2012, “CIT” received the license for the opening of the second cycle programs.
On December 2, 2016, through orders no. 564, 565, 566, 567 of MoEYS, “CIT” was also licensed for the opening of four new programs, two in the first bachelor’s cycle and two in the second cycle, master of sciences. Also, during September 2021, two new programs were opened, namely through the order no. 359 of MAS, dated 17.09.2021, the Master of Science program in “Business Information Technology” and order no. 345 of MAS, dated 17.09.2021, Master of Science program in “Digital Marketing”.
In the academic year 2022-2023, the institution has applied for the opening of several new programs, of which the following programs have been licensed according to the MAS order no. 340 dated 06.07.2023, for the opening of the Bachelor program in “Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering”; the order no. 383 dated 18.07.2023, for the opening of the Bachelor program in “Electronic Engineering”.
The institution recently received by the order of MAS no. 351, date 09.07.2024, the new license for opening of the Bachelor program in “Artificial Intelligence and Data Science”, for the academic year 2024-2025
