Technological Educational Institute of Athens is the Technical Educational Institute of Athens. Here is a detailed introduction:

Introduction and Overview

The Technical Educational Institute of Athens is a public higher education institution in Athens, the capital of Greece. It is in a leading position in the field of technical education in Greece. It is the largest technical education institution in Greece and the third largest higher education institution in Greece.

History and Establishment

The institute was established in 1983. Its predecessor was one of the higher technical education centers established in 1974. On March 1, 2018, the institute merged with the Technical Educational Institute of Piraeus and upgraded to the University of Western Attica.

School Strength

The professional settings are comprehensive: the college has five colleges: the College of Applied Technology, the College of Health and Nursing Vocational College, the College of Fine Arts and Design, the College of Food Technology and Nutrition, and the College of Management and Economics, covering 36 undergraduate majors such as energy technology engineering, electronic engineering, shipbuilding and marine engineering, nursing, cosmetology, photography and audio-visual arts, and food technology. Some majors also have graduate courses.

Strong faculty: Before the merger, the college had 600 permanent faculty members and 1,700 temporary contract faculty members.

Nature of the institution

It is a public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

It is committed to narrowing the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical needs of Greek universities, focusing on the combination of theory and practical problems, providing students with practical and professional education, and emphasizing the continuous revision of courses to adapt to the latest developments in technology and the needs of the Greek market.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Energy Technology Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, Computer Science and other majors in the School of Applied Technology; Nursing, Physiotherapy, Midwifery and other majors in the School of Health and Nursing Vocational College; Graphic Art and Design, Photography and Audiovisual Art, Interior Architecture and Decoration Design and other majors in the School of Fine Arts and Design; Food Technology, Brewing and Beverage Technology and other majors in the School of Food Technology and Nutrition; Business Administration, Library Science and Information Systems and other majors in the School of Management and Economics.

Laboratory situation: The college has many research laboratories and centers, but no accurate public information about its key laboratories has been found.

Faculties

The college has five faculties, including the Faculty of Applied Technology, the Faculty of Health and Care Vocations, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, the Faculty of Food Technology and Nutrition, and the Faculty of Management and Economics.

Rankings

In the 2015 external evaluation of the academic departments of Greek universities, the Athens Technical Educational Institute was rated as "worthy of praise".

Expenses

As a public institution, the college does not charge tuition fees, but there may be some administrative costs.

Campus Environment

Location: Located in the city of Egaleo in Athens, the campus covers an extensive area, including central administrative services and most teaching facilities.

Full Facilities: It has a modern campus with advanced laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and student dormitories.

Campus Life: The college has a vibrant campus life, with many student clubs and societies, and various events and festivals throughout the year.