Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki is a public higher education institution in Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece. It enjoys a high reputation in Greece and is well-known for providing high-quality applied technical education. History and establishment time The institute was established in 1970, began operations as a higher education center in February 1974, and became part of the technical education institutions in the Greek higher education system in 1983. In 2019, the institute merged with the Central Macedonia Technical Educational Institute, the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Technical Educational Institute and the International Hellenic University to form the new International Hellenic University. School Strength

Rich professional courses: The college offers undergraduate and master's courses, covering multiple disciplines such as engineering, management, education, science, agriculture, and medicine. Specific majors include electronic products, computer science, automation, automobiles, civil infrastructure, applied information, mathematics, physics, chemistry and materials technology, crop production, animal production, rural development and rural management, cosmetology, early childhood education, medical testing, obstetrics, nursing, physical therapy, library and information systems, marketing and advertising, accounting, tourism enterprises, nutrition, food technology, fisheries and aquaculture, etc.

Strong faculty: As of 2017, the college has more than 430 faculty members and more than 200 administrative staff.

Nature of the institution

It is a public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Higher education that emphasizes the combination of theory and practice is committed to transforming technology from theory and scientific research into practical application.

It focuses on maintaining close cooperation with relevant production units and economic sectors, and cooperates with other academic institutions and relevant service agencies to achieve its goals.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Automation Engineering, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Civil Infrastructure Engineering, etc. in the School of Technology Applications; Food Technology, Agricultural Technology, Nutrition, etc. in the School of Agricultural Technology, Food Technology and Nutrition; Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Research, Child Care and Education, Aesthetics and Cosmetology in the School of Health and Medical Care; Marketing, Accounting, Tourism Management, Library Science and Information Systems, etc. in the School of Management and Economics.

Laboratory situation: No exact public information about its key laboratories was found, but the college is known for its high emphasis on research and innovation and has multiple research centers and laboratories.

Faculty

The college consists of four colleges, consisting of a total of 18 departments, namely the School of Technology Applications, the School of Agricultural Technology, Food Technology and Nutrition, the School of Health and Medical Care, and the School of Management and Economics.

Ranking

In 2016, the external evaluation committee gave a positive evaluation to the college.

Expenses

As a public institution, the college provides free education to all students, but there may be some additional fees for materials and other services.

Campus Environment

Location: The main campus is located in Sindos, 15 km outside Thessaloniki, the second campus is in the nearby city of Kilkis, and the last campus is in New Mudanya.

Campus Size and Facilities: The college covers an area of ​​1,600 acres, of which about 900 acres are farms, with greenhouse crops, stables, poultry farms, training rooms and offices. The total construction area is 35,000 square meters, with modern buildings and facilities, including laboratories, libraries and sports facilities.

Accommodation: The college has student dormitories, one of which is located on the main campus and the other is located in the former "Delta" Hotel at 13 Egnatia Street in Thessaloniki.

Campus Life: The college has a vibrant campus life, with numerous student clubs and societies, and various events and festivals throughout the year, such as the Thessaloniki Student Festival.