University Overview
Established in 1837, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Athens (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Attica. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of Greece, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Greek higher education institution. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 188-year-old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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very large-sized
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University Identity
| Name (Non Latin) | Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών |
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| Name | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
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| Acronym | UOA |
| Founded | 1837 |
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University Location
| Address | odos Panepistimiou 30 Athens 10679 Attica Greece |
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(210) 368 9771 |
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(210) 361 4013 |
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