Established in 2006, Kolegji Universitar Qiriazi (University College Qiriazi) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Kolegji Universitar Qiriazi (KUQ) is a coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Kolegji Universitar Qiriazi (KUQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. KUQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.