Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #302 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #112 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 36 | In Greece |
| #1 of 4 | In Thessaloniki |
| #59 of 1,021 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top100 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 92,090
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- auth.gr
- Languages
- Greek;English
- Acceptance rate
- 20%*
* The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Apolytirion Lykiou) or recognized foreign equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 92,090 |
| Full time employee | 2,710 |
| Student:staff ratio | 34:1 |
Research profile
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a world-class research university with 79,913 scientific papers published and 1,528,424 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, and Organic Chemistry.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 515 | 1564 |
| 1992 | 528 | 1860 |
| 1993 | 616 | 2115 |
| 1994 | 609 | 2345 |
| 1995 | 689 | 2672 |
| 1996 | 693 | 3271 |
| 1997 | 831 | 3527 |
| 1998 | 926 | 4262 |
| 1999 | 892 | 5002 |
| 2000 | 961 | 5858 |
| 2001 | 1024 | 6766 |
| 2002 | 1506 | 9567 |
| 2003 | 1486 | 10627 |
| 2004 | 1678 | 13324 |
| 2005 | 1782 | 16575 |
| 2006 | 2074 | 20543 |
| 2007 | 2188 | 24633 |
| 2008 | 2433 | 28713 |
| 2009 | 2495 | 34750 |
| 2010 | 2468 | 40528 |
| 2011 | 2780 | 48435 |
| 2012 | 2838 | 55930 |
| 2013 | 2842 | 63584 |
| 2014 | 3102 | 70904 |
| 2015 | 3172 | 75388 |
| 2016 | 3410 | 77568 |
| 2017 | 3806 | 81408 |
| 2018 | 3915 | 92343 |
| 2019 | 4122 | 104705 |
| 2020 | 4351 | 125502 |
| 2021 | 5276 | 147890 |
| 2022 | 5135 | 154133 |
| 2023 | 5132 | 157378 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Aristotle University of Thessaloniki gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition (per year) | Graduate Tuition (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Sciences | €1,500 | €2,000 |
| Faculty of Law | €1,800 | €2,500 |
| Faculty of Medicine | €2,500 | €3,500 |
| Faculty of Engineering | €1,800 | €2,500 |
| Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences | €1,500 | €2,000 |
All costs are in Euros (€).
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki has on-campus housing.
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 Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Cinema and Television, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Forestry, French, Genetics, Geology, German, History, Italian, Journalism, Law, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy, Philology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Psychology, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Theatre, Theology, Veterinary Science |
|---|---|
| Didaktoriko Diploma | Archaeology, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, History, Italian, Law, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Philology, Physics, Psychology, Theology, Veterinary Science |
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki alumni
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Xavier Bettel
- Enrolled in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Studied admiralty law and canon law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Xavier Bettel is a Luxembourgish lawyer and politician who serves as the 14th deputy prime minister of Luxembourg and as the minister for Foreign Affairs since 2023. He served as the 24th prime minister of Luxembourg from 2013 to 2023. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies (1999–2013) and Mayor of Luxembourg City (2011–2013).
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Albert Bourla
- Enrolled in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Graduated with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in veterinary medicine
- Occupations
- pharmacologistbusiness executiveinternational forum participantveterinarian
- Biography
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Albert Bourla is an American-Greek veterinarian and the chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical company. He joined the company in 1993 and has held several executive roles across Pfizer's divisions. Prior to becoming chief executive officer, Bourla served as chief operating officer.
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Eva Kaili
- Occupations
- politiciantelevision presenterinternational forum participantarchitectjournalist
- Biography
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Eva Kaili is a Greek politician who has been a member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2014. She served as one of fourteen vice presidents of the European Parliament from January 2022 until she was arrested in December 2022 and charged with corruption as part of the Qatar corruption scandal at the European Parliament.
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Despina Vandi
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
-
Despina Malea, known as Despina Vandi (Δέσποινα Βανδή), is a Greek singer. Born in Tübingen near Stuttgart, Germany, Vandi's family returned to Kavala, Greece when she was six years old.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki faculties and divisions
| Chair : UNESCO | Human Rights, Peace and Disarmament |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment | Agriculture, Ecology, Forestry, Harvest Technology, Natural Resources, Plant and Crop Protection, Water Science, Wildlife |
| Faculty : Economics and Political Science | Administration, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Economics, Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Education | Cultural Studies, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Science Education, Social Problems, Social Studies, Special Education, Technology Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Architectural Restoration, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering, Urban Studies |
| Faculty : Fine Arts | Acting, Cinema and Television, Film, Music, Musicology, Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Anatomy, Biological and Life Sciences, Cattle Breeding, Dentistry, Medicine, Neurosciences, Oral Pathology, Orthodontics, Pathology, Periodontics, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Radiology, Social and Preventive Medicine, Surgery, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Philosophy | Anthropology, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Art History, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Contemporary History, Developmental Psychology, Education, Educational Psychology, English, Experimental Psychology, Folklore, French, German, Greek, History, Italian, Linguistics, Literature, Modern History, Philology, Philosophy, Prehistory, Psychology, Social Psychology, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Physical Education and Sport Sciences | Physical Education, Sports |
| Faculty : Science | Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Ecology, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Mathematics, Meteorology, Mineralogy, Physics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Theology | Bible, Christian Religious Studies, History of Religion, Orthodox Theology, Pastoral Studies, Religious Studies, Theology |
| Institute : Modern Greek Studies | Greek |
| School : Modern Greek Language | Greek |
General information
| Alternative names | AUTh Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs |
| Motto | Sacrifice to the Muses and Charites |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Campus Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, 54124 Greece |
|---|---|
| City population | 315,000 |