Established in 2009, Universiteti Mesdhetar i Shqiperise (Mediterranean University of Albania) 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), Universiteti Mesdhetar i Shqiperise (UMSh) is a coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Mesdhetar i Shqiperise (UMSh) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UMSh also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.