Detailed introduction of University of Patras:

Introduction and Overview

The University of Patras is a world-class comprehensive public university in Greece. It is located in Patras, Greece and is the third largest university in Greece.

History and Establishment

The university was founded on November 11, 1964 and officially opened on November 30, 1966. In June 2013, the University of Western Greece was merged into the University of Patras. In 2019, the Western Greece Institute of Technical Education was also merged into the University of Patras.

School Strength

Faculty: 715 academic staff, 234 scientific researchers and 429 administrative staff.

Academic Research: It has made remarkable achievements in basic and applied research in the fields of environment, health, biotechnology, mechanics, electronics, information and basic sciences, and enjoys an international reputation. The Greek government and the European Union have established a research fund of 23.7 million euros for the University of Patras, which has funded more than 2,700 research projects, and the number of scientific research papers published each year ranks third in Greece.

International Cooperation: Actively participate in a large number of European and international education and research projects and alliances, as well as all major academic associations, and have established cooperative relations with many well-known universities around the world, such as joint doctoral training programs with more than ten high-level universities in France, Belgium, Malta, Slovakia and other countries, and have a long history of cooperation with Chinese universities such as Xi'an Jiaotong University, Tongji University, and Southwest University.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to providing high-quality teaching and scientific research activities, the curriculum design is aimed at cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, focusing on students' career development, and helping graduates enter the workplace through internships and employment guidance services.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Laboratories: It has 180 laboratories and 17 well-equipped clinics.

Key disciplines: Engineering and technology disciplines are among the best in Europe, with civil engineering ranked 201st in the world, mechanical engineering ranked 201st in the world, chemical engineering ranked 251st in the world, electrical engineering ranked 301st in the world, electronic information engineering ranked 301st in the world, computer science ranked 401st in the world, education ranked 401st in the world, and environmental science ranked 401st in the world.

Faculty

There are seven colleges, namely the College of Agricultural Sciences, the College of Economics and Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the College of Health Sciences, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Natural Sciences, covering 31 departments.

Rankings

2025 QS World University Rankings: 761-770.

2024 US NEWS World University Rankings: 894th.

2024 TIMES World University Rankings: 801st.

2024 ARWU World University Academic Rankings: 701st.

Fees

Tuition fees at Greek public universities are relatively low. Undergraduates generally pay about 1,000-3,000 euros per year for tuition and registration fees, and master's tuition fees are around 2,000-5,000 euros per year. The specific fees may vary depending on the major.

Campus Environment

The main campus is located in Rio, 7 kilometers east of Patras, covering an area of ​​about 2.4 square kilometers. It is located at the foot of Mount Panachyiko and offers views of the Gulf of Corinth and the mountains of central Greece. In addition, there are branch campuses in Agrinni, Mesolongu, Aigou, Pyrgos, Amaliada and other places. The campus has a variety of architectural styles, modern teaching facilities and complete living facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions.