University of Patras: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #671 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #278 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 36 | In Greece |
| #1 of 2 | In Patras |
| #29 of 1,007 | For Industrial Engineering |
| Top50% | For 190 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 21,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.upatras.gr
- Languages
- Greek
- Acceptance rate
- 19%*
* The University of Patras 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) and national entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to August (September - February; February-August) |
| Enrollment | 21,000 |
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.
University of Patras majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 358 | 1664 |
| 1994 | 381 | 1830 |
| 1995 | 445 | 2067 |
| 1996 | 463 | 2441 |
| 1997 | 481 | 2766 |
| 1998 | 532 | 3402 |
| 1999 | 549 | 4039 |
| 2000 | 631 | 4841 |
| 2001 | 759 | 5744 |
| 2002 | 1126 | 7875 |
| 2003 | 1090 | 9397 |
| 2004 | 1104 | 10593 |
| 2005 | 1267 | 13148 |
| 2006 | 1566 | 16238 |
| 2007 | 1548 | 19101 |
| 2008 | 1636 | 22629 |
| 2009 | 1705 | 25721 |
| 2010 | 1637 | 29729 |
| 2011 | 1714 | 33531 |
| 2012 | 1669 | 37472 |
| 2013 | 1660 | 40277 |
| 2014 | 1829 | 43953 |
| 2015 | 1739 | 45920 |
| 2016 | 1786 | 48106 |
| 2017 | 1884 | 51544 |
| 2018 | 1969 | 56268 |
| 2019 | 2086 | 62492 |
| 2020 | 2407 | 75198 |
| 2021 | 2728 | 87306 |
| 2022 | 2579 | 89407 |
| 2023 | 2711 | 94426 |
| 2024 | 2233 | 93266 |
| 2025 | 1606 | 84754 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Patras 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) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €1,500 |
| Master's Degree | €2,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | €3,000 |
The University of Patras has financial aid programs and 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 University of Patras.
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 | 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 |
Notable alumni
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Pavlos Chaikalis
- Occupations
- actorastrologercomedianpolitician
- Biography
-
Pavlos Haikalis is a Greek actor and politician.
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Loukas Yorkas
- Occupations
- screenwritersongwriterguitaristsinger
- Biography
-
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 along with Stereo Mike, with the song "Watch My Dance", placing seventh with 120 points.
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Stathis Psillos
- Enrolled in the University of Patras
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in physics
- Occupations
- university teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
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
- Occupations
- inventorresearcher
- Biography
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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) while his studies in the United States took place at Duke University where he received a PhD degree in Physical Chemistry. He was also a National Research Service Award recipient at Princeton University.
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Fioralba Cakoni
- Occupations
- mathematician
- Biography
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Fioralba Cakoni is an American-Albanian mathematician and an expert on inverse scattering theory. She is a professor of mathematics at Rutgers University.
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Dimitris Fotakis
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- computer scientistuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Dimitris Fotakis is associate professor of Theoretical Computer Science at the National Technical University of Athens. He is a prominent researcher in the field of algorithmic game theory.
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Giorgos Karagiannidis
- Years
- 20th Century
- Occupations
- computer scientistresearcher
- Biography
-
George Karagiannidis is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a director of Digital Telecommunications Systems and Networks Laboratory. He was named Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in 2014 "for contributions to the performance analysis of wireless communication systems".
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Michael Constantinou
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
-
Michael C. Constantinou is an American structural engineer who is a Samuel P. Capen Professor and State University of New York Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He also serves an editor of the Journal of Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics
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Nikolaos Kylafis
- Enrolled in the University of Patras
- In 1973 graduated with Bachelor of Science in physics
- Occupations
- astrophysicistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Nikolaos Kylafis is a Greek Theoretical Astrophysicist, who is professor emeritus at the Department of Physics of the University of Crete, Greece.
University of Patras faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | UP Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Culture, Education and Religious Affairs |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Campus Rio Achaia, Western Greece, 26504 Greece |
|---|---|
| City population | 174,000 |