National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών | |
| File:University of Athens (logo).svg | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1837 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban |
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), commonly referred to as the University of Athens, is a public university located in Athens, Greece. Established in 1837, it is the oldest higher education institution in the modern Greek state and among the oldest universities in Europe.
History[edit | edit source]
The University of Athens was founded on May 3, 1837, by King Otto of Greece. It was initially housed in the residence of architect Stamatios Kleanthis, located on the northeastern side of the Acropolis of Athens. The university was the first university in the newly established Greek state and the Balkan Peninsula.
Faculties and Departments[edit | edit source]
The university comprises several faculties and departments, including:
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Philosophy
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences
Campus[edit | edit source]
The main campus of the University of Athens is located in the center of Athens, with additional facilities spread throughout the city. The central building, known as the "Propylaea," is a notable landmark and a symbol of higher education in Greece.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The University of Athens has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Constantine Karamanlis, former Prime Minister and President of Greece
- Andreas Papandreou, former Prime Minister of Greece
- George Papanikolaou, pioneer in cytopathology and early cancer detection
Research and Innovation[edit | edit source]
The University of Athens is known for its research output and innovation. It collaborates with various international institutions and participates in numerous research projects across different fields of study.
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