About the University

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is a public university located in Athens, Greece. Established in 1837, it is the oldest university in modern Greece and the first university in the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean. NKUA is one of Europe's largest universities and is internationally recognised for its excellence in medicine, law, humanities, science, engineering, business, and health sciences.

History

NKUA was founded on 14 April 1837 as the Othonian University, named after King Otto of Greece. It began with four faculties—Theology, Law, Medicine, and Arts—and only 52 students. In 1932, it was renamed the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in honour of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece's first Governor. Today, it remains one of the country's most prestigious institutions for higher education and research.

Campus Details

The university has multiple campuses across Athens, with major academic centres located in Zografou, Goudi, and the historic central campus.

Campus facilities include:

Modern lecture halls and classrooms
Advanced research laboratories
University hospitals and medical training centres
Central library and digital learning resources
Student accommodation and dining facilities
Sports and recreation centres
Museums and cultural centres
International student support services

NKUA has 9 schools, more than 40 departments, and serves over 68,000 students.

Education Programmes Offered

NKUA offers programmes at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral (PhD) levels.

Bachelor's Degree Programmes

Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Law
Business Administration
Economics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Psychology
Education
Political Science
History and Archaeology
English Language and Literature
Philosophy

Master's Degree Programmes

Medicine and Health Sciences
Business and Economics
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Law
Public Health
Biotechnology
Environmental Sciences
Education
Humanities and Social Sciences

Doctoral (PhD) Programmes

Medical Sciences
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences
Law
Humanities
Social Sciences
Business and Economics

Basic Admission Requirements for International Students

Bachelor's Degree

Completion of recognised secondary/high school education.
High school diploma and academic transcripts.
Valid passport.
Proof of English or Greek language proficiency (depending on the programme).
Completed application form and supporting documents.

Master's Degree

A recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Academic transcripts.
Proof of language proficiency.
CV and motivation letter (if required).
Programme-specific requirements.

Doctoral (PhD) Degree

A recognised master's degree.
Research proposal.
Academic transcripts and certificates.
Proof of language proficiency.
Interview or faculty approval (if applicable).

Awards and Achievements

Oldest university in modern Greece and the first university in the Balkans and Eastern Mediterranean, established in 1837.
One of the largest public universities in Europe, with over 68,000 students.
Consistently ranked among the top universities in Greece and recognised internationally for research and academic excellence.
Member of the CIVIS – European Civic University Alliance, promoting collaboration among leading European universities.
Renowned for its strengths in Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Health Sciences, with extensive international research partnerships.

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