“Challenges of Academic Integrity in Albanian Universities: An Interview with Migen Qiraxhi”

Albanian universities are grappling with an epidemic of academic dishonesty that has quietly undermined the credibility of degrees across the Balkans, according to a prominent educator who warns that widespread cheating and plagiarism have become so normalized that many institutions lack the will—or infrastructure—to police it. Migen Qiraxhi's candid assessment reveals a system where students routinely buy essays and exams go unproctored, yet universities remain reluctant to impose consequences, fearing enrollment losses and political pressure. The problem threatens Albania's already fragile reputation in European higher education, even as the country seeks greater integration with the European Union.

Tirana Times·Aug 25