Detailed introduction of Harokopio University:

Introduction and Overview

Harokopio University is a public research university in Athens, Greece. It is located in the Kallithea district, close to many important cultural sites such as the Acropolis. The school is relatively small in size, but has excellent teaching and research results in specific fields.

History and establishment time

The school originated from the Harokopios Home Economics Higher School established in 1929 and officially became a university in 1990.

School Strength

Faculty: There are about 120 academic and research personnel and 80 administrative staff.

Academic Research: Research in the fields of home economics, ecology, geography, nutrition, information and telecommunications is relatively active. Through research projects and extensive Erasmus education exchange programs, it has established a wide range of cooperation networks with other academic and research institutions and the private sector in Greece, Europe and the world, and has contributed to Greece's scientific output.

International Cooperation: Actively carry out international exchanges and cooperation, and have established cooperative relations with many international universities and institutions, such as close exchanges and cooperation with Shanghai Second Polytechnic University.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational philosophy

The school's plans and development are based on high international standards and scientific research, advocating basic research guidelines, and are committed to promoting the improvement of scientific knowledge, economy, culture and the development of the country and society. It focuses on combining teaching with scientific research, cultivating students' practical ability and innovative thinking, and enabling students to better adapt to social needs.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: In cooperation with the National Observatory of Athens, a World Meteorological Organization meteorological station is set up.

Key disciplines: It has certain advantages in the fields of nutrition and dietetics, applied geography and spatial planning, information and telecommunications, and clinical medicine is ranked 712th in the US NEWS ranking in 2022-2023.

Faculty

Currently, the school has 3 colleges and 4 academic departments, including the School of Geography and Applied Economics, the School of Health Sciences and Education, the School of Digital Technology, as well as the Department of Economics and Sustainable Development, the Department of Geography, the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, the Department of Information and Telecommunications, etc., which award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Ranking

In the 2024 THE World University Rankings, it is in the 351-400 range. It is not on the US NEWS Global Best University Rankings for 2022-2023, but its clinical medicine major ranks 712th.

Cost

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

Excellent geographical location: located in the center of Athens, close to many important cultural attractions such as the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, Thissio, the Panathenaic Stadium, Kerameikos and the Benaki Museum, providing students with rich cultural learning and leisure and entertainment resources.

Complete infrastructure: The campus facilities were fully restored in 1993-1994, a new building was built in 1999-2000 to accommodate the newly established Department of Geography and Library, and a new Information and Telecommunications Department building and university cafeteria were built in the Tavros area in 2011, providing teachers and students with good learning, research and living conditions.