This is a list of universities in Greece. In Greece according to its Constitution all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are universities which comprise universities, technical universities (polytechnic universities), technological educational institutes (TEIs), and some specialist HEIs. In Greece, all universities are public university owned and funded having state-accredited university title (UT), authorisation of university degree awarding powers (DAPs) at level 6 (first cycle qualification, bachelor's level) under the Bologna Process[1] and National Qualification Framework of Greece named Hellenic Qualifications Framework (HQF).[2] The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) title is translated into Greek as Ανώτατα Εκπαιδευτικά Ιδρύματα (AEI). The State University System of Greece usually has a time scheduling with two terms (semesters) per academic year.
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Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) undergraduate programmes are government funding have free education which can be attended free, without any payment of tuition fee. Especially, about 1 out of 4 (one-fourth of) HEIs postgraduate programmes are offered free without tuition fee, and also a 30% percentage of students can be entitled without tuition fee (non fee-paying students) to attend all the statutory tuition fee postgraduate programmes after they be assessed on an individual basis of criteria as set out in the Ministerial Decree 13175/Z1/10.08.2018 of Ministry of Education in the Government Gazette 3387 B’/10.8.2018, and law 4485/2017 Government Gazette 114 Α'/04.08.2017.[3]
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)[edit]
Universities and technical universities[edit]
- (Greek: Πανεπιστήμια και Πανεπιστήμια Πολυτεχνεία)
The universities are bachelor-level-granting, master-level-granting, integrated-master-level-granting and doctorate-level-granting universities. The undergraduate programme of study for most disciplines is 4 years with awarded qualification πτυχίο (Latinised version: Ptychion) in line with the Bologna process legally equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, 240 ECTS, at level 6 of National Qualification Framework of Greece, EQF European Qualifications Framework, ISCED International Standard Classification of Education.
Technical universities (also known as polytechnic) in Greece are integrated-master-level-granting (Greece: Diploma's degree), master-level-granting, doctorate-level-granting.
In specific disciplines only the undergraduate programme is 5 years with awarded qualification δίπλωμα (Latinised version: Diploma) that is legally equivalent to an Integraded master's degree, 300 ECTS, at level 7 of National Qualification Framework of Greece, EQF, ISCED. Integrated master's degree is a specialised degree corresponding to a master-level degree which has as integrated part an undergraduate degree (a bachelor's degree or an additional qualification at a different level of study). It is also called undergraduate master's degree, instead of studying two separate degrees, it will study a single, longer, programme. The most common Diploma (integraded master's degree) are in engineering, and also others along with some programmes in fine arts. The medicine is the only programme of study has 6 years. The Diploma is pre-requisite for registration as a chartered professional, hence, a name also known as professional degree. For a regulated profession (restrict by law) an access (permission to enter) into profession practice has to hold particularly a specific degree (e.g. professional degree), a period of apprenticeship/internship time working under supervision, sit special exams such as state practice exams and/or register with a professional body before it can practise.
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (campuses: Thessaloniki, Serres)
- Democritus University of Thrace (campuses: Komotini, Xanthi, Alexandroupoli, Orestiada)
- Hellenic Mediterranean University
- University of Crete (campuses: Heraklio, Rethymno)
- University of Patras (campuses: Patras, Agrinio)
- University of Peloponnese (campuses: Tripoli, Korinthos, Kalamata, Nafplio, Sparti)
- University of the Aegean (campuses: Mytilene, Chios, Karlovasi, Rhodes, Ermoupoli, Myrina, Greece)
- University of Thessaly (campuses: Volos, Larissa, City of Lamia, Karditsa, Trikala)
- University of Western Macedonia (campuses: Florina, Kozani)
Technological educational institutes[edit]
- (Greek: Ανώτατα Τεχνολογικά Εκπαιδευτικά Ιδρύματα)
Technological Educational Institute (TEI) is a technology-focused university that mostly originated as Institute of Technology and do not use the title university in its formal name, that is also known as University of Technology, University of Applied Sciences, Technological University. It comprises 4 years undergraduate degree programmes with awarded qualification πτυχίο (Latinised version: Ptychion) in line with the Bologna process legally equivalent to Bachelor's Degree at Level 6 ISCED, 240 ECTS credits; and 11⁄2 one-and-a-half years full-time or 3 years part-time postgraduate degree programmes with awarded qualification μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα ειδίκευσης (postgraduate speciality diploma) legally equivalent to a master's degree (ISCED 7). Before the Bologna process the undergraduate programme duration of TEI was formerly 31⁄2 years, three-and-a-half years, confers a legally equivalent to a pass or ordinary Bachelor's degree (Pass) or (Ord), non-honours, but this degree was discontinued.
- Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki[4]
- School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE)[5]
- Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia (campuses: Katerini, Kilkis, Serres)[6]
- Technological Educational Institute of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace (campuses: Kavala, Drama, Didymoteicho)[7]
- Technological Educational Institute of Epirus (campuses: Arta, Ioannina, Preveza, Igoumenitsa)[8]
- Technological Educational Institute of the Ionian Islands (campuses: Lefkada, Argostoli, Lixouri, Zakynthos)[9]
- Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese (campuses: Kalamata, Sparti)[10]
- Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia (campuses: Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Grevena and Ptolemaida)[11]
Specialist HEIs[edit]
The following specific HEIs offer higher education with 4 years of studies and they are equivalent to the universities. They have different terms from the civilian universities. Especially Hellenic Military Academy, Hellenic Naval Academy, Hellenic Air Force Academy are considered as military universities since 1961. They have been called ASEI (Ανώτατα Στρατιωτικά Εκπαιδευτικά Ιδρύματα, ΑΣΕΙ). Also since 2010, they offer studies for postgraduate specialisation diploma (master's degree) and doctoral degree.
Former HEIs[edit]
Some universities, departments, schools, have been amalgamated into larger universities and now are part of, or are defuct ceased operation.
The 'ATHENA' Reform Plan for Higher Education restructured Higher Education programmes in 2013. [12][13]
- Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece (TEICG)
(former campuses: Karpenisi, City of Lamia, Phocis, Psachna, Thebes)
It is abolished in January 2019, law 4589, Government Gazette 13 Α'/29.01.2019 [14]
(departments absorbed by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Agricultural University of Athens, University of Thessaly
at which absorbed City of Lamia Campus that became its branch campus ‒ University of Thessaly (UTH) at the City of Lamia Campus) - University of Central Greece (UCG) abolished in June 2013 (departments absorbed by the University of Thessaly and Panteion University)
- Technological Educational Institute of Athens was merged with Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus on March 1, 2018 forming the
newly established University of West Attica (UNIWA) (Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής)[15][16] with two campuses, in Aigaleo, Athens - Technological Educational Institute of Crete (TEICRETE) [17] (former campuses: Heraklio, Chania, Rethymno, Agios Nikolaos, Ierapetra, Sitia)
abolished in May 2019, law 4610, article 23, Government Gazette 70 A'/07.05.2019, founding the newly Hellenic Mediterranean University.[18]
- Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly (TEITHES) abolished in January 2019, law 4589, Government Gazette 13 Α'/29.01.2019[14]
(former campuses: Larissa, Karditsa, Trikala. Departments absorbed by the University of Thessaly) - University of Western Greece (UWG) abolished in June 2013, Government Presidential Decree 89,
[19], Government Gazette 130 A'/05-06-2013 (departments absorbed by the University of Patras)
Private colleges[edit]
According to the State Constitution of Greece, 'education at university level must be provided exclusively by institutions which are fully self-governed public law legal bodies'.[20][21][22][23]This prohibits private companies for post-secondary education, colloquially known as colleges, from operating as independent universities in Greece providing studies at the Level 6 and upper of Greece Qualifications Framework. However, it does not prohibit colleges from collaborating in Greece with foreign universities to offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. [24][25] The private colleges are accredited by the General Secretariat for Lifelong Learning and Youth (GGDVMNG) [26][27] of Ministry of Education. Founded in 1998, the Hellenic Colleges Association (Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ιδιωτικών Κολλεγίων) [28] (HCA) is the representative official body for the Greece located private colleges. Αll the private colleges located in Greece are for-profit. Generally any potentially individual wants to found a college in Greece, must obtain an accredited license by Ministry of Education, in which has not obligation to become a participatory member of HCA.
The vast majority of colleges are offering programmes of study under franchise or validation agreements with universities established in other European Union countries, primarily in the UK, leading to degrees which are awarded directly by those universities. The monitoring of those agreements as well as of additional provisions for the operation of colleges is carried out by the Ministry of Education and confirmed by the Legislature, Law 3696/2008, Paragraph 1, Article 1, Government Gazette 177 A’/25-8-2008[29] Amendments has been done by Law 3848/2010, Government Gazette 71 A’/19.05.2010[30] ; 4093/2012 [31] ;4111/2013 [32] ;4310/2014[33], also by the respective educational authorities of the countries in which the universities are based (e.g. QAA, BAC and NARIC for the UK).
One example of a college in Greece, not operating as a franchise, and which is not validated through arrangements in the UK was the University of Indianapolis – Athens Campus, ceased operations in July 2014. By contrast, this college was wholly owned and operated by its home campus, and is therefore accredited by the same agency which accredits the home campus. Consequently, students of the University of Indianapolis can switch between campuses at any time.
Degrees, awarded by universities of European Union and European Free Trade Association countries to students that have completed their studies in an accredited private college located in Greece, they are exaninated and can be recognised as equivalent in terms of the professional rights only that are granted to their college graduates in relevance to those awarded by home universities in Greece. Recognision degree professional rights only by the Greek State can be granted by the SAEP - Greek Council for the recognition of Professional Qualifications (ΣAEΠ - Συμβούλιο Αναγνώρισης Επαγγελματικών Προσόντων) of Ministry of Education, as of the Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 07-09-2005[34] and amended by Directive 2013/55/EC, having integration into Greece by Presidential Decree 38/2010, Government Gazette 78 A'/25-05-2010[35]. According to the Ministry of Education, the following private colleges are operating in Greece:
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^'Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency - External evaluation reports of Institutions'. Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency. 2016-01-01.
- ^'Hellenic Qualifications Framework (HQF)'. EOPPEP.(in Greek)(in English)
- ^'Law 4485/2017 Government Gazette 114 Α' / 04.08.2017'. Hellenic Parliament.
- ^'Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2015.'Positive points: Modern disciplines producing graduates with high employability. Six-month practical training of students outside the Institution, in real employment/job environments. High quality teaching staff, with industrial experience. Convenient geographical location. Negative points: The Institution was first established 31 years ago, and absorbed all teaching staff of a previous Institution with lower qualifications. Not yet clearly determined Institution Research Policy or Strategy. Heavy teaching load of staff in all departments. Low student attendance of theoretical subjects.'
- ^'School of Pedagogical and Technological Education – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016.'Several research units at ASPETE are productive, visible, and deliver good-quality researc. However, strategic planning designed with clear goals and timetables, though considered as crucial in all aspects, does not exist at the moment. There is no coherent research orientation as a whole and research policy.'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Central Macedonia – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2015.'The institution does not offer foreign language courses which is necessary for internationalisation and research. There is a lack of multiple and coherent learning paths at the undergraduate level. There is a fragmented, uneven, “ad hoc” and unsystematic approach to research strategies.'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2015.'High quality research activities in applied sciences and technology. Excellent ties and cooperation with society, local industry and stakeholders. The Institution should encourage inter and intra-departmental research collaboration. A higher level of participation of academic staff in research projects and scientific outputs (journals, conferences)should be pursued. The goals of the Institution, as expressed in the mission statement of Internal Evaluation Report, are rather broad and unrealistic or difficult to implement in full.'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Epirus – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016.'Ongoing building and infrastructure investments by the TEIEP at the Igoumenitsa and Preveza campuses are not consistent with the parallel “wish” to evolve the TEIEP into a two-site (Arta and Ioannina) institute. The EEC recommends that priorities and milestones are set so that the gradual implementation of the institutional strategic goals has a chance to become reality.'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of the Ionian Islands – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016.'In order to meet the strategic goals the Institute has to complete changes to departments and curriculum. All permanent faculty members should be encouraged and incentivized to participate and present at international meetings and publish their research findings in peer-reviewed journal articles.'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016.'Lack of complementarities in the programmes of studies (both undergraduate and postgraduate) between the “technical” and “management” Departments of TEI-PEL. The TEI-PEL should respond effectively to the needs of the society and the economy at regional and local levels.'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Western Macedonia – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016.'TEIWM is a student-centric Institution, with all the courses having the practical element and internships in the curriculum. There are some areas where weaknesses are identified such as research and internationalization of the institution and staffing problems. There is also improper allocation of staff to the 5 campuses.'
- ^'ATHENA Reform Plan for Higher Education - Ministry of Education portal'. ATHENA Reform Plan for Higher Education (in Greek). 2013-02-01.
- ^'ATHENA Reform Plan for Higher Education - Ministry of Education press conference'(PDF). ATHENA Reform Plan for Higher Education (in Greek). 2013-01-31.
- ^ ab'Law 4589, Government Gazette 13 Α'/29.01.2019' (in Greek). Hellenic Parliament., 'Synergies between National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), University of Thessaly (UTH) with the TEI of Thessaly and TEI of Central Greece, Panlimniako Fund and other provisions'
- ^'Ministry of Education - University of West Attica (UNIWA)' (in Greek). www.minedu.gov.gr.
- ^'Questions and Answers about University of West Attica (UNIWA)' (in Greek). www.minedu.gov.gr.
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Crete – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2015.'TEI Crete is blessed with a number of highly qualified academic faculty with internationally recognized research outputs. In general terms, there is a healthy underdog mentality to strive for improvement in research output and the institution appears to have a competitive status vis-à-vis other institutions. The mission of the Institution should be stated concisely. TEI Crete needs to resolve the inconsistencies in operations created by the dispersal of academic departments in different geographical areas.'
- ^'Law 4610, Government Gazette 70 A'/07.05.2019'. Hellenic Parliament.(in Greek), 'Synergies between Universities and TEIs, admission to Higher Education (Tertiary), Experimental Secondary Education Schools, General Archive of State and other provisions'
- ^'Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece – External Evaluation Report'(PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016. 'Positive points: Well qualified and well trained graduates, with high employment potential. Negative points: Not well defined vision and associated goals with measurable outcomes. Poor internationalisation policy'
- ^'The Constitution of Greece ‒ The Fifth Revisionary Parliament of the Hellenes Resolves'(PDF). Hellenic Parliament. 'PART II Individual and social rights. Article 16 (education, art, science). As revised by the parliamentary resolution of May 27th 2008 of the VIII Revisionary Parliament.' (in English)
- ^'The Constitution of Greece - The Fifth Revisionary Parliament of the Hellenes Resolves'. Hellenic Parliament. 'As revised by the parliamentary resolution of May 27th 2008 of the VIII Revisionary Parliament.' (in English)(in French)(in German)
- ^'Tο Σύνταγμα της Ελλάδας, Άρθρο 16 (παιδεία, τέχνη, επιστήμη)'(PDF). Ελληνικό Κοινοβούλιο (Hellenic Parliament). 'Όπως αναθεωρήθηκε με το ψήφισμα της 27 Μαΐου 2008 της Η’ Αναθεωρητικής Bουλής των Ελλήνων.' (in Greek)
- ^'Tο Σύνταγμα της Ελλάδας, Μέρος Α, Β, Γ'. Ελληνικό Κοινοβούλιο (Hellenic Parliament). 'Όπως αναθεωρήθηκε με το ψήφισμα της 27 Μαΐου 2008 της Η’ Αναθεωρητικής Bουλής των Ελλήνων.'(in Greek)
- ^'Law 3696/25-8-2008, Government Gazette 177 A''(PDF).
- ^'Law 3848/19.05.2010, Government Gazette 71 A''(PDF).
- ^'General Secretariat for Lifelong Learning and Youth (GGDVMNG)'. 'Γενική Γραμματεία Δια Βίου Μάθησης και Νέας Γενιάς (Γ.Γ.Δ.Β.Μ.Ν.Γ.).' (in Greek)
- ^'Private Colleges Explanatory Notes of Ministry of Education'.(in Greek)
- ^'Hellenic Colleges Association (HCA) - Greece'. 'Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Κολλεγίων'
- ^'Law 3696/2008, Government Gazette 177 A' / 25-8-2008'. 'Foundation and operation of private colleges and other provisions.' (in Greek)
- ^'Law 3848/2010, Government Gazette 71 A' / 19.05.2010'.(in Greek)
- ^'Law 4093/2012, Government Gazette 222 A' / 12.11.2012'.(in Greek) 'According to the laws 4093/12-11-2012 (Government Gazette 222 A’) and 4111/25-1-2013 (Government Gazette 18 A’), private colleges in Greece are non-formal post-secondary (post Lyceum) education service and training providers (non-tertiary) offer at least three years first cycle qualification programmes of study at Level 6 of ISCED (first higher education degree, bachelor’s degree level) and/or postgraduate studies (graduate qualifications) exclusively with the legal form of Validation and Franchising agreements with Higher Education Institution (HEIs) from foreign countries, that are officially fully recognised and accredited from their country competence authorities. Pursuant to the Greek current constitutional prohibition of Article 16Σ of Greek Parliament (Constitution of Greece - The Fifth Revisionary Parliament of the Hellenes Resolves. PART II Individual and social rights. Article 16, education, art, science. As revised by the parliamentary resolution of May 27th 2008 of the VIII Revisionary Parliament), do not academically recognize in Greece all university qualification titles have been awarded by private colleges in Greece after completion studies have been taken place in Greece either by cooperating universities from foreign countries. The university study titles have been awarded from universities of foreign countries after completion studies have been taken place by cooperating private colleges in Greece, even they recognized in regards professional rights in Greece, do not accept from Greek universities to continue studies for the obtainment postgraduate (level 7 ISCED) or doctoral qualification (level 8 ISCED). The prohibition is in force in the Greece only, as Greece located private colleges graduates are normally accepted for continuous studies (master’s degree level, doctor's degree level) from universities in foreign countries'.
- ^'Law 4111/2013, Government Gazette 18 A' / 25.01.2013'.(in Greek)
- ^'Law 4310/2014, Government Gazette 258 A' / 08.12.2014'.(in Greek)
- ^'European Council, EC Directive 2005/36/EC, 07-09-2005'.(in English)
- ^'Presidential Decree 38/2010, Government Gazette 78 A'/25-05-2010'(PDF).
External links[edit]
- Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA)(in English)
- Hellenic Ministry of Education(in Greek)