Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from June 24-27, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-May that will direct you to the PDO website where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.EUR@iie.org.

Contact Information

Embassy of the United States, Public Affairs Section
Rruga Stavro Vinjau, 14
Tirana, Albania
Tel: +(355) 4 2247 285
Fax: +(355) 4 2232 222
Website: https://al.usembassy.gov/

Points of Contact

Chad Twitty, Public Affairs Officer           
Email: TwittyCM@state.gov

Amanda Roberson, Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Email: RobersonAS@state.gov

Ms. Mirela Cupi, Education Program Adviser
Email: cupim@state.gov

Ms. Sibora Kodra, Exchanges and Alumni Coordinator
Email: KodraS@gmail.com

Country Information

• State Department Country Information – Albania
• State Department Albania Factsheet
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program

Higher Education in Albania

• OECD iLibrary - Albania
• OECD Library Report 2022 - see pages 129-141
• Key Features of the Education System
• Albanian Higher Education Strategy
• Albanian Education System
• Higher Education and Research in Albania - Bologna Declaration
• Higher Education Systems of Albania

 

Alum Contacts

We invite you to contact these Fulbright alums for questions or advice prior to your grant. They can be excellent resources for unofficial questions – what type of clothing to bring, how to open a bank account, and more.

Advice from Fulbright Alums

• Zetta Mason
  2021-2022 US Fulbright Student
  Email: mason298@umn.edu
   
• Melisa Perry
  2021-2022 US Fulbright Scholar
  Email: mperry@gwu.edu

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