Agricultural University of Athens

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The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) stands as Greece's sole agricultural university, making it a national leader in agricultural sciences, food technology, and environmental management. Academically, it is best known for its strong programs in crop science, animal production, food science and human nutrition, and natural resource management, all contributing to sustainable development. For international students, AUA actively participates in exchange programs like Erasmus+, offering a selection of courses in English and dedicated support through its International Relations Office. While most full degree programs are taught in Greek, international students can engage in a vibrant research-focused environment and benefit from its unique position as the only specialized agricultural university in Greece.

Background

The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA; Greek: Γεωπονικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, romanized: Geōponikó Panepistī́mio Athīnṓn) is the third oldest university in Greece. Since 1920, it has made contributions to Greek agricultural and economic development, by conducting basic and applied research in Agricultural Science and Technology. The university is situated in the neighborhood of Votanikos, on a 25-hectare green campus that straddles both sides of the historic Iera Odos (the Sacred Way of antiquity), close to the Acropolis, at the heart of the ancient Olive Grove.

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