• Universities

Located in the Municipality of Patras in Greece, the University of Patras was established in 1964. The University of Patras is home to approximately 25.000 undergraduate and 1.800 postgraduate students making it the third largest in Greece. A welcoming, safe, multicultural, and stimulating environment that embraces diversity and facilitates learning opportunities for international and domestic students is a key priority of the institution. The University offers on-campus residential halls which host a large number of students, while many other students live off-campus, either in the area of Rio, close to the University’s main site, or in the historic and vibrant city center of Patras.Along with its main campus in Patras, the University has five additional regional sites at Agrinion, Messolonghi, Aigio, Pirgos and Amaliada. Teaching and Research at the University of Patras is organized in seven schools, namely School of Natural Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Health Sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Economics and Business, and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Within these Schools there are 35 Departments which offer 50 undergraduate and 49 postgraduate courses, spanning from Medicine to Literature and from Engineering to Economics.The University of Patras exhibits a strong and recognizable research background and operates over 190 fully equipped laboratories and clinics, it is associated with the regional cluster of research institutions, as well as with the University Hospital, and it offers an environment of research and academic excellence through numerous international cooperations. The University blends with society, industry and market stakeholders to foster sustainable and impactful research and innovation.Key facilities, such as the Library with its spacious premises, support the teaching and research needs of the community, while the University Sports Complex and Museums offer a setting that advances culture, sports and recreation.