Detailed introduction of University of West Attica:

Introduction and Overview

The University of West Attica is a large public university in Athens, Greece. It is the third largest university in Greece, one of the fastest growing universities in Greece and one of the fastest growing universities in Southeast Europe.

History and Establishment

The university was established in March 2018 in accordance with National Law No. 4521, by merging the Athens Technical Educational Institute and the Piraeus Technical Educational Institute. In 2019, the National School of Public Health also joined.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 607 teaching staff and 151 special teaching staff, providing professional teaching guidance for students.

Academic Research: It actively carries out scientific research activities, establishes university research centers and port management and development institutes, etc., has achieved certain research results in the fields of public health, engineering technology, social sciences, etc., and has participated in many international and domestic scientific research projects.

International Cooperation: It is a member of the United Nations Academic Impact Organization, and cooperates with many universities and research institutions in Greece and abroad to enhance the international influence of the school.

Nature of the institution

A public university supervised and subsidized by the Greek Ministry of State and National Education and Religious Affairs.

Educational philosophy

Committed to developing modern teaching methods to meet the needs of students and the requirements of the competitive labor market and society, focusing on linking academics with society and the labor market, and cultivating students' professional scientific knowledge, skills and abilities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The university's research center and various colleges have a number of professional laboratories, such as the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Laboratory and the Biomedical Engineering Laboratory of the School of Engineering, which provide good experimental conditions for teaching and scientific research.

Key disciplines: It has certain advantages and characteristics in the fields of engineering, public health, health sciences, applied arts and culture. For example, in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, the school is the first "green university" in Greece and ranks 487th in the world in sustainable development.

Faculty and major settings

The school consists of six colleges and 27 departments, covering a wide range of scientific fields, such as social, administrative and economic sciences, engineering sciences, health and welfare sciences, as well as food sciences and applied arts and cultural research. The details are as follows:

School of Engineering: Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering, Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering, etc.

School of Administration, Economics and Social Sciences: Department of Archives, Library and Information Research, Department of Business Administration, Department of Tourism Management, Department of Social Work, etc.

School of Applied Arts and Culture: Department of Graphic Design and Visual Communication, Department of Interior Architecture, Department of Cultural Relics and Artwork Conservation, etc.

School of Health Sciences: Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Department of Obstetrics, Department of Nursing, etc.

School of Public Health: Department of Public Health Policy, Department of Public and Community Health, etc.

School of Food Science: Department of Food Science and Technology, Department of Brewing and Beverage Science, etc.

Ranking

2024 US NEWS World University Rankings: Ranked 2065th.

2024 TIMES World University Rankings: Ranked 1501st.

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

Location and Facilities: The main campus is located in Igario, Athens. The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, restaurants, dormitories and other facilities to meet students' learning and daily life needs.

Green and Environmental Protection: As the first "green university" in Greece, the campus focuses on sustainable development and has taken a series of environmental protection measures in campus construction and management to provide students with a green and environmentally friendly learning and living environment.