The information about this Country was updated on 06/November/2023.
Outgoing students
Erasmus+ Inclusion Support
This support measures are put in place with the support of the Erasmus+ programme. For additional information, check the National Policies section.
Definition of students with fewer opportunities
According to the Law No 57/2019, "People with disabilities" are individuals who have long-term impairments physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairment which, in conjunction with various barriers, including environmental and residence, can hinder full and effective participation of these persons in society, on equal terms with the others”.
This definition comprises a wide range of disabilities.
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Target groups
Grants
Special Needs support: Who is eligible to request real cost support
Other Inclusion support provided
National Inclusion Support
This support measures for outgoing students are put in place with national resources.
Incoming students
National Inclusion Support
This support measures for incoming students are put in place with national resources.
National Policies
Erasmus+ National Inclusion Strategy
National definition of underrepresented groups in Higher Education
Strategies and policy measures to widen participation in Higher Education
Strategies and policy measures related to Mobility in Higher Education
In the Law no. 80/2015 “On Higher Education. . .” grants are provided for students in need (disabilities included)
The Law no. 57/2019 "On social assistance in the Republic of Albania" envisages the criteria and procedures for obtaining the status of a person with disabilities and consequently, financial benefits received in the form of payment (assistance, grants, etc.) and exemptions from tuition fees and other payments. This includes students as well.
At the same time, they benefit from other facilities (infrastructural, etc) envisaged for disabled people.