National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #252 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #90 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #1 of 36 | In Greece |
| #1 of 10 | In Athens |
| #22 of 1,035 | For Cosmetology |
| Top100 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 70,461
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.uoa.gr
- Languages
- Greek
- Acceptance rate
- 19%*
* The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 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 foreign equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July |
| Enrollment | 70,461 |
| Full time employee | 2,000 |
| Student:staff ratio | 35:1 |
Research profile
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a world-class research university with 110,407 scientific papers published and 2,878,467 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Physics, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 444 | 2509 |
| 1993 | 435 | 2686 |
| 1994 | 561 | 2951 |
| 1995 | 627 | 3340 |
| 1996 | 749 | 4143 |
| 1997 | 761 | 4553 |
| 1998 | 871 | 5280 |
| 1999 | 928 | 6822 |
| 2000 | 1120 | 8027 |
| 2001 | 1203 | 9376 |
| 2002 | 1504 | 12250 |
| 2003 | 1771 | 14853 |
| 2004 | 1940 | 18022 |
| 2005 | 2236 | 23521 |
| 2006 | 2643 | 29395 |
| 2007 | 2801 | 35552 |
| 2008 | 3188 | 44701 |
| 2009 | 3122 | 53190 |
| 2010 | 3277 | 62662 |
| 2011 | 3739 | 75703 |
| 2012 | 3771 | 89916 |
| 2013 | 4108 | 103125 |
| 2014 | 4174 | 113935 |
| 2015 | 4089 | 124259 |
| 2016 | 4373 | 135209 |
| 2017 | 5127 | 144229 |
| 2018 | 5343 | 156874 |
| 2019 | 5823 | 180778 |
| 2020 | 6748 | 225368 |
| 2021 | 7357 | 270663 |
| 2022 | 7267 | 274832 |
| 2023 | 7411 | 294940 |
| 2024 | 6384 | 292864 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National and Kapodistrian University of Athens 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.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | Free | Euros |
| Postgraduate Programs | 1,500 - 4,000 | Euros |
| Doctoral Programs | Free | 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 National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
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 | TBD | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | TBD | TBD |
| 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 | Dentistry, Medicine, Music, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis | Archaeology, Eastern European Studies, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign Languages Education, French, German, Greek, Information Technology, Latin American Studies, Law, Media Studies, Molecular Biology, Music, Neurosciences, Orthodox Theology, Paleontology, Philosophy, Surveying and Mapping, Translation and Interpretation |
| Didaktoriko Diploma | Archaeology, Asian Studies, Dentistry, Economics, Education, English, French, German, History, Law, Music, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Turkish |
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens alumni
-
Constantine II of Greece
- Enrolled in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- monarchsailor
- Biography
-
Constantine II was the last king of Greece, reigning from 6 March 1964 until the abolition of the Greek monarchy on 1 June 1973.
-
Queen Sofía of Spain
- Biography
-
Doña Sofía is a member of the Spanish royal family who was Queen of Spain from 1975 to 2014 as the wife of King Juan Carlos I until his abdication. She is the eldest child of King Paul of Greece and his wife, Queen Frederica.
-
Nikos Kazantzakis
- Enrolled in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Graduated with doctorate in jurisprudence
- Occupations
- translatorlexicographerwriterjournalistnovelist
- Biography
-
Nikos Kazantzakis was a Greek writer, journalist, politician, poet and philosopher. Widely considered a giant of modern Greek literature, he was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in nine different years, and remains the most translated Greek author worldwide.
-
Eleftherios Venizelos
- Enrolled in the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- 1881-1886 graduated with law degree
- Occupations
- politicianwriterlawyerdiplomatjournalist
- Biography
-
Eleftherios Kyriakou Venizelos was a Cretan Greek statesman and prominent leader of the Greek national liberation movement. He is noted for his contribution to the expansion of Greece and promotion of liberal-democratic policies. As leader of the Liberal Party, he held office as prime minister of Greece for over 12 years, spanning eight terms between 1910 and 1933. During his governance, Venizelos entered into diplomatic cooperation with the Great Powers and profoundly influenced the internal and external affairs of Greece. Therefore, he has been labeled "The Maker of Modern Greece" and is still widely known as the "Ethnarch".
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens faculties and divisions
| School : Economics and Political Science | Asian Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Turkish |
|---|---|
| School : Education | Preschool Education, Primary Education |
| School : Health Sciences | Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Philosophy | Archaeology, English, French, German, History, Italian, Literature, Music, Pedagogy, Philology, Philosophy, Psychology, Slavic Languages, Spanish, Theatre |
| School : Physical Education and Sport Science | Physical Education, Sports |
| School : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, History, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Theology | Theology |
General information
| Alternative names | UOA Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1837 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 30 Panepistimiou street Athens, Attica, 10679 Greece |
|---|---|
| City population | 643,000 |