University of Patras

About the university

The University of Patras, founded on November 11, 1964, is a distinguished public higher education institution in Patras, Greece. It is the third-largest university in the country, with over 33,000 students across seven schools and thirty-one departments. The university offers a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs and is particularly noted for its strong research performance in various fields, including environment, health, biotechnology, and engineering. Located on a sprawling 4.5 square kilometer campus that includes state-of-the-art facilities and a regional teaching hospital, the University of Patras is a hub of academic and community activity, contributing significantly to both national and international scientific communities.