University of Thessaly

About

The University of Thessaly is a dynamic public institution in Greece, renowned for its strong research output and diverse academic offerings across multiple campuses. It is particularly recognized for its robust programs in Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, and Physical Education & Sport Science. For international students, the university actively participates in the Erasmus+ program and offers a growing number of postgraduate programs taught entirely in English, supported by a dedicated International Relations Office that assists with academic and administrative matters. Its distinctive multi-campus structure across cities like Volos, Larissa, Trikala, Karditsa, and Lamia provides a unique regional immersion experience, blending academic rigor with the rich cultural heritage of central Greece.

Background

The University of Thessaly (UTh; Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας, ΠΘ) is a Greek public university located in Thessaly, founded in 1984. The university includes the main campus in the city of Volos and regional campuses located in Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala, and the city of Lamia. The university's central administrative and academic building, located on the seaport seafront of Volos, it is often referred to as the main campus, but actually the university does not have a single main site, as it has multi sites with buildings being geographically distributed within the wider region of Volos across the city districts. Enrollment for Fall 2024-2025 consisted of 45,660 undergraduates students, 4,920 master's degree-level students, 1,736 doctoral students, and 1,107 permanent teaching and research staff.

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