University of West Attica

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The University of West Attica (PADA) is one of Greece's largest public universities, established in 2018 from the merger of two prominent Technological Educational Institutes. It is best known for its strong focus on applied sciences, engineering, health sciences, and economics, offering a practical, hands-on approach to education. For international students, PADA actively participates in the Erasmus+ program, facilitating exchanges, and its International Relations Office provides support and guidance. While most undergraduate programs are taught in Greek, the university offers a growing number of postgraduate programs and courses with English as the language of instruction, enhancing accessibility for a global student body. Its distinctive characteristic lies in its modern, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to meet contemporary societal and market needs, preparing graduates with highly relevant skills.

Background

The University of West Attica (UniWA; Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής, romanized: Panepistī́mio Dytikī́s Attikī́s, ΠΑΔΑ) is a public university in Athens, Greece. It was established in 2018 as a result of the merger of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and the Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus. The National School of Public Health also joined the newly established institution in 2019 and UniWA now comprises 6 Schools and 27 Departments covering a wide range of modern Science, including Social, Administrative and Economic Sciences, Health and Food Sciences, Engineering, and Art Studies. Today, it is the third largest university in Greece (after the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), and is considered the fastest growing university in the country and one of the fastest growing universities in Southeastern Europe.

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