University of Patras

The University of Patras (UPatras) is a public research university founded in 1964 and first operational in 1966, located primarily at its main campus in Rio (Rion), Patras, Greece. It is organized into 7 schools and 31 departments: School of Natural Sciences (Biology, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry), School of Engineering (Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics, Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering), School of Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy), School of Humanities and Social Sciences (6 departments), School of Economics and Business (4 departments), School of Agricultural Sciences (4 departments, based in Messolonghi), and School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences (Speech and Language Therapy, Nursing, Physiotherapy). The university offers undergraduate (4–5 years), postgraduate (MSc), and doctoral (PhD) programs. Its Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) was re-accredited with a 'Fully Compliant' rating by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE) in October 2025, making UPatras the first Greek university to have certified its IQAS in 2018. The university maintains international cooperation with Johns Hopkins University's Faculty of Medicine (since 2008), Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies, and is a member of the EUNICoast European University network. It has active Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus programs. On-campus student accommodation is available at the Student Residence Hall (664 single and 17 double rooms) and Hostel UPatras. Scholarships include the Andreas Mentzelopoulos Scholarships for students with financial need and Greek State Scholarships (IKY).