Democritus University of Thrace: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1227 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #452 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #8 of 36 | In Greece |
| #260 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 156 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 20%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- duth.gr
- Languages
- Greek
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Apolytirion Lykiou) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
We've calculated the 20% acceptance rate for Democritus University of Thrace 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.
Research profile
Democritus University of Thrace is a world-class research university with 21,382 scientific papers published and 406,011 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, and Psychology.
Democritus University of Thrace majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 71 | 252 |
| 1993 | 48 | 269 |
| 1994 | 72 | 289 |
| 1995 | 76 | 351 |
| 1996 | 75 | 360 |
| 1997 | 95 | 380 |
| 1998 | 133 | 422 |
| 1999 | 134 | 501 |
| 2000 | 153 | 536 |
| 2001 | 188 | 740 |
| 2002 | 303 | 1176 |
| 2003 | 369 | 1626 |
| 2004 | 339 | 1714 |
| 2005 | 387 | 2271 |
| 2006 | 469 | 2853 |
| 2007 | 526 | 3731 |
| 2008 | 595 | 4881 |
| 2009 | 631 | 6283 |
| 2010 | 666 | 7570 |
| 2011 | 794 | 9438 |
| 2012 | 820 | 11711 |
| 2013 | 791 | 13376 |
| 2014 | 938 | 15612 |
| 2015 | 903 | 16774 |
| 2016 | 972 | 17898 |
| 2017 | 955 | 19809 |
| 2018 | 1177 | 22491 |
| 2019 | 1154 | 26277 |
| 2020 | 1262 | 32553 |
| 2021 | 1451 | 40510 |
| 2022 | 1349 | 43235 |
| 2023 | 1496 | 46808 |
| 2024 | 1360 | 46407 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Democritus University of Thrace 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) | Postgraduate Tuition (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Law | €1,500 | €2,000 |
| Faculty of Engineering | €1,500 | €2,000 |
| Faculty of Medicine | €2,000 | €3,000 |
| Faculty of Agriculture | €1,500 | €2,000 |
| Faculty of Education Sciences | €1,500 | €2,000 |
All tuition costs are in Euros (€).
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 Democritus University of Thrace.
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 | No | No | No |
| 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 | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Law, Physical Education |
| Didaktoriko Diploma | Agriculture, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Management, Finance, Forestry, History, Law, Literature, Molecular Biology, Philology, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Social Policy, Social Work |
Notable alumni
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Nikos Androulakis
- Occupations
- politiciancivil engineer
- Biography
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Nikos Androulakis is a Greek politician who serves as president of the PASOK – Movement for Change since 2021. He served also as Member of the European Parliament from 2014 to 2023.
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Pavlos Polakis
- Occupations
- surgeonpolitician
- Biography
-
Pavlos Polakis is a Greek politician and physician (specializing in surgery). He currently serves in the Hellenic Parliament as an MP for Chania, with the SYRIZA party. He commenced his political career at the local government level, serving as Mayor of Sfakia from 2011 to 2015. He joined the central political arena as a member of parliament for the prefecture of Chania in 2015. He served as Deputy Minister of the Interior and Administrative Reconstruction. (July–August 2015) in the First Cabinet of Alexis Tsipras and Alternate Minister of Health (September 2015–July 2019) in the Second Cabinet. He has been an elected MP for Chania with SYRIZA since 2015.
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Lakis Lazopoulos
- Enrolled in the Democritus University of Thrace
- Studied law
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision presentercomedian
- Biography
-
Apostolos Lazopoulos (Greek: Απόστολος "Λάκης" Λαζόπουλος; born 6 May 1956) is a Greek playwright, actor, comedian, script writer, producer, tv presenter, writer, columnist, songwriter and performer. He was ranked 83rd by the public in Skai TV's Great Greeks in 2009. In 2010, Forbes ranked Lazopoulos as the most powerful and influential celebrity in Greece.
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Níkos Nikolópoulos
- Occupations
- politicianbankertheologian
- Biography
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Nikolaos Nikolopoulos is a Greek politician. He has served as Member of the Greek Parliament from 2009 to 2019 and previously from 1989 to 2007. He formerly sat as an Independent, after leaving the Independent Greeks.
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Christos Spirtzis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Christos Spirtzis is a Greek engineer and centre-left independent politician. From 2015 to 2019, he served as the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport in the government of Alexis Tsipras.
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Evripidis Stylianidis
- Enrolled in the Democritus University of Thrace
- In 1989 graduated with bachelor's degree in jurisprudence
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Evripidis Stylianidis is a Greek politician who has served as Minister for the Interior, Minister for Education and Minister for Transport and Communications. He is a member of New Democracy.
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Marinos Sizopoulos
- Enrolled in the Democritus University of Thrace
- In 1981 graduated with Doctor of Medicine in medicine
- Occupations
- dermatologistpoliticianvenereologist
- Biography
-
Marinos Sizopoulos is a Cypriot politician, who is President of the Movement for Social Democracy (EDEK) since 2015, and serves as a member of the House of Representatives since 2016, having previously served in the same role from 2003 to 2011.
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Georgios Petalotis
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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George S. Petalotis is a Greek politician of the Movement of Democratic Socialists. Under the former Greek prime minister George Papandreou he served as government spokesman and as Deputy Minister for Justice, Transparency and Human Rights.
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Giorgos Pavlidis
- Years
- 1956-2016 (aged 60)
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Giorgos Pavlidis was a Greek politician of Nea Dimokratia. The long-standing Prefect of Xanthi was narrowly defeated in the 2010 local election, but was elected Governor of the region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in the subsequent 2014 election.
Democritus University of Thrace faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Business Administration | Business Administration, Management |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Greek Literature | Arts and Humanities, Greek, Literature |
| Department/Division : History and Ethnology | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Ethnology, Folklore, History, Modern History |
| Department/Division : International Economic Relations and Development | International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Department/Division : Languages, Literature and Culture of Black Sea Countries | Cultural Studies, Literature, Modern Languages |
| Department/Division : Law | Civil Law, European Union Law, International Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Department/Division : Molecular Biology and Genetics | Genetics, Molecular Biology |
| Department/Division : Political Science | Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Social Administration | Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Work |
| Faculty : Agricultural and Forestry Sciences | Agriculture, Forestry |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Genetics, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pathology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
| School : Education | Education, Educational Sciences, Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| School : Engineering | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Production Engineering |
| School : Physical Education and Sports | Leisure Studies, Physical Education, Sports, Sports Management, Sports Medicine |
General information
| Alternative names | DUTH Dimokritio Panepistimio Thrakis Δημοκρίτειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θράκης |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1973 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Campus Komotini, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, 69100 Greece |
|---|---|
| City population | 52,000 |