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University of Athens Will Offer First English-Language Bachelors Degree in Greece

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) presented on Wednesday the outlines for the country's first undergraduate course of study (outside of a degree in the English language) to be conducted exclusively in English. This is the first time...

National Technical University of Athens among the Top Universities Worldwide

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) is on the list of the top universities worldwide, according to the Shanghai Rankings for 2019. According to NTUA's announcement, the School of Civil Engineering ranked 7th in the world and 3rd in...

Eight University of Athens Professors Among 3,160 Most Cited Globally

Professor George Chrousos Eight professors at the National Kapodistrian University of Athens are among those whose research is most cited by the academic and scientific community, according to Webometrics Highly Cited Researchers (h>100) ranking chart. The 2018 Webometrics Highly Cited Researchers (h>100)...

Professor Complains of Rampant Criminal Activity in University of Athens Campus

National Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) Deputy Professor Manos Stephanidis sent an open letter to the Dean of the School of Economics, Thanos Dimopoulos, complaining of criminal activities and lawlessness on campus. Stephanidis complains of a number of incidents at...

National Technical University of Athens among Europe's Top 30 in Engineering

The National Technical University of Athens is among the 30 leading European universities and the top 150 in the world in the Engineering / Technology field, according to the latest Shanghai Rankings list. The National Technical University of Athens School...

George Behrakis to be Honored at University of Athens

Greek-American scientist and philanthropist George D. Behrakis will receive an honorary doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens this upcoming Friday. Behrakis is well-known for his entrepreneurial activity in the pharmaceutical industry, having helped form Tylenol. Behrakis has...

Ivan Savvidis to Support University of Athens Slavic Studies Dept

Greek-Russian businessman and politician Ivan Savvidis was warmly greeted by the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Meletios-Athanasios Dimopoulos, on the occasion of Saints Cyril and Methodius Celebration on May 11. A month ago, the Charitable Foundation of...

University of Athens Medical School Among the Best in the World

According to the Shanghai university rankings published last week the Medical School of Athens University ranked in 110th place worldwide, in the field “Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy.” The University of Athens Medical School was placed above several well-established Universities in...

University of Athens Cut Off from State as Occupation Continues for 10th Day

The Rector of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens spoke of "a negative world record" in describing the situation as the occupation of the rectorate and administration building by anarchists continues for the 10th day. Operations in Greece's biggest and...

University of Athens Rector: If SYRIZA Wins, Education Will Return to 'Black Era'

University of Athens rector and parliamentary candidate Theodoros Fortsakis referred to the honor he has been given by New Democracy, which chose him to lead the party's State ballot. Furthermore, Fortsakis thanked the ruling party for giving him the...

Prosecutor Intervenes in 'University of Athens' Occupation

University of Athens Rector Theodoros Fortsakis filed a lawsuit against those responsible for the disruption of the university’s operation. According to Greek news, he did not request immediate police intervention and stated that no damage had been caused to university property. Following...

University of Athens Organizing Double Degree Programs

The University of Athens, Greece, is preparing a double degree track which will allow students to study two separate subjects and acquire two different degrees in 4-6 years. The initiative of UoA’s Rector, Theodoros Fortsakis, awaits final approval for the...

University of Athens to Offer Online Courses

Starting this month, the University of Athens (UoA) will be providing massive open online courses (MOOCs), following the example set by many internationally-renowned institutions of higher education. The online courses will be open to everyone and include free access to...

National Technological University of Athens Reopens

The National Technological University of Athens (NTUA) has reopened after its administrative employees ended their long-standing strikes asking for the reinstatement of their suspended colleagues. This development allows students to return back to their classes and finish the academic semester. On Tuesday University represantives stated that...

Two More 24hr Strikes for University of Athens

The University of Athens, Greece administrative employees announced their decision to go on two more 24-hour strikes against the Board’s recommendation. Yesterday, the University of Athens Law School President, Mr. Fortsakis, announced the beginning of courses. However things didn’t...