University of Patras: Statistics

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# 671 of 14,131 In the World
# 278 of 2,786 In Europe
# 4 of 36 In Greece
# 29 of 14,131 For Industrial Engineering
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Acceptance rate

19%

Enrollment

21,000

Languages

Greek

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

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Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate19%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (Apolytirion Lykiou) and national entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to August (September - February; February-August)
Enrollment21,000

We've calculated the 19% acceptance rate for University of Patras based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Patras.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

University of Patras faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Patras.

School : Business Administration

Economics Finance Human Resources Information Technology Management Marketing

School : Engineering

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Architecture Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Information Technology Mechanical Engineering

School : Health Sciences

Medicine Pharmacy

School : Humanities and Social Sciences

Child Care and Development Educational Sciences Philology Philosophy Preschool Education Primary Education Theatre

School : Natural Sciences

Biology Chemistry Geology Materials Engineering Mathematics Physics

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Patras.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business No No No
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics No No No
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Ptychio

Arts and Humanities Business Administration Economics Medicine Natural Sciences Pharmacy

Didaktoriko Diploma

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Biology Business Administration Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Engineering Computer Science Education Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Engineering Environmental Studies Geology Linguistics Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medical Technology Pharmacy Philosophy Physics Polymer and Plastics Technology Theatre

Research profile

University of Patras is a world-class research university with 50,527 scientific papers published and 1,128,507 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, and Materials Science.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
30,782 / 718,003
Biology
27,032 / 698,576
Physics
26,646 / 642,708
Chemistry
25,900 / 712,581
Computer Science
22,461 / 437,704
Environmental Science
20,444 / 497,678
Quantum and Particle physics
18,860 / 455,724
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
17,278 / 348,009
Medicine
16,128 / 379,956
Materials Science
14,905 / 408,878
Organic chemistry
13,616 / 425,514
Biochemistry
12,373 / 378,001
Geology
11,639 / 290,512
Genetics
11,594 / 306,605
Mathematics
11,425 / 216,006
Geography and Cartography
10,401 / 240,358
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10,284 / 198,714
Psychology
9,088 / 191,159
Business
8,326 / 157,340
Ecology
8,104 / 234,367
Electrical Engineering
8,060 / 156,837
Philosophy
8,055 / 146,329
Statistics
8,014 / 159,679
Optics
7,423 / 170,267
Paleontology
7,035 / 176,752
Pathology
6,718 / 169,431
Political Science
6,717 / 126,384
Law
6,521 / 124,219
History
5,879 / 124,302
Telecommunications
5,787 / 98,823
Metallurgy
5,695 / 171,858
Archaeology
5,459 / 120,761
Computer Networking
5,039 / 79,783
Mechanical Engineering
4,875 / 106,507
Chemical Engineering
4,851 / 167,042
Machine Learning
4,726 / 106,984
Sociology
4,611 / 87,865
Surgery
4,602 / 102,010
Economics
4,524 / 87,787
Management
4,468 / 83,720

Annual publication & citation counts

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9 Notable alumni

Nikolaos Kylafis

1. Nikolaos Kylafis

1949-. (aged 77)
astrophysicist university teacher
Nikolaos Kylafis is a Greek Theoretical Astrophysicist, who is professor emeritus at the Department of Physics of the University of Crete, Greece.
Loukas Yorkas

2. Loukas Yorkas

1986-. (aged 40)
screenwriter songwriter guitarist singer
Loukas Yorkas, is a Greek Cypriot singer and the winner of the first season of the Greek version of the television talent series The X Factor. In September 2009 he released his first EP album, Mazi, which attained gold certification. He studies Biology at the University of Patras. Loukas Yorkas represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany...
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Stathis Psillos

3. Stathis Psillos

1965-. (aged 61)
university teacher philosopher
Stathis Psillos is a Greek philosopher of science. He is Professor of Philosophy of Science and Metaphysics at the University of Athens, Greece and a member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy of the University of Western Ontario. In 2013–15, he held the Rotman Canada Research Chair in Philosophy of Science at the University of Western Ontario, Canada.
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Vasilios Gregoriou

4. Vasilios Gregoriou

1965-. (aged 61)
inventor researcher
Vasilis Gregoriou is a researcher, inventor, technology entrepreneur and former Director and Chairman of the Board of Directors at National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) in Athens, Greece. During his career, he has achieved international recognition by serving in research and administrative positions both in Greece and the US. His studies in Greece began at the University of Patras (BSc. Chemistry)...
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names UPΠανεπιστήμιο Πατρών
Founded 1964
Academic calendar September to August (September - February; February-August)
Address University Campus Rio Achaia, Western Greece, 26504 Greece
City Population 174,000
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