Quick Summary
Situated in Athens, Greece, National Technical University of Athens is a public established in 1837. Ranked #321 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 24000 students including 6% from outside Greece. Known for strengths in Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It is the oldest and most prestigious technical institution in Greece, offering rigorous integrated master's degrees that are highly respected globally in the engineering sector.
Subject Strengths
Civil and Structural EngineeringElectrical and Electronic EngineeringMechanical EngineeringArchitectureChemical Engineering
Founded1837
TypePublic
Total Students24000
Intl Students6%
Faculty Ratio28
CampusUrban
Campus Size190 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationHellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#321
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601-800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#401-500
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Integrated Master's (5-year Diplomas), Master of Science, PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), National Technical University of Athens Research Committee
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot required (optional for some MSc programs)
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for Greek students is based on the highly competitive Panhellenic Exams. International students should focus on strong backgrounds in Mathematics and Physics and must check specific recognition of their secondary education by the Greek Ministry.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€8,800/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€1,100/yr
per year · EUR
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€9,900/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Integrated Master's (5-year Diplomas), Master of Science, PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Architecture | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$38,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementYes
Industry Connections
Strong partnerships with CERNEuropean Space Agencyand major European engineering consortiums.
Notable Alumni
Iannis Xenakis, Alexis Tsipras, Joseph Sifakis, Nicholas Negroponte (former professor), Stavros Niarchos
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
Yes
Library Resources
Central Library at Zografou Campus and Historic Library at Patission.
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ATHENS Programme
Summer Programs
Available