History
The University of Western Macedonia, with campuses in the cities of Kastoria, Florina, Grevena and Ptolemaida, was founded in 2003 in Kozani.
Education
The University of Western Macedonia runs 7 Schools, 21 Undergraduate and 36 Postgraduate Study Programmes, which are organised either by individual academic units (Departments) or are interdepartmental and interdisciplinary (in collaboration with other national and international universities).
Research
The University of Western Macedonia has 9 research institutes.
Career
The Careers Office offers valuable information and counselling to University students and graduates on educational issues and career options and opportunities. It creates a bond between the academic community, employers and the world of business.
Top reasons to study here
- The University of Western Macedonia offers high-quality education and research prospects as well as full administrative support.
- All five cities where University units are located are crime-free cities, which makes them safe for students and their families.
- The close personal contact and intimate relationship between the teaching staff and students, which increases student motivation and improves learning.
University of Western Macedonia Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1501 Ranking
- 1 Courses
- 261 Academic Staff
- 18,800 Students
- Public Institution Type
Housing services
- Free accommodation is offered in the Halls of Residence in Kozani, Grevena and Florina.
- The University of Western Macedonia offers free meals to students in all cities. There are 2 student restaurants in Kozani (on Kila campus and at 20 Constantinople Street), 2 in Florina (in the buildings of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Agriculture), in Ptolemaida, and on campus in Kastoria and Grevena.
Library services
The Library, located on the University Campus (Fourka area) ensures that the relevant support material for the University educational or other processes are properly selected, collected, disseminated, and effectively controlled and managed.
Student clubs
The Academic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Society of the University of Western Macedonia, named “Epicurus”, aims at (see Annex):
- endorsing the cultural, intellectual, social and environmental development of Western Macedonia
- promoting the social, economic, cultural and intellectual status both of its members and local population
- fostering social solidarity, cooperation, unity and strengthening relations between its members and local population
- ensuring and taking initiatives to improve hygiene, the natural environment and ecosystems, as well as raising members and local population’s awareness of environmental issues, such as environmental protection and conservation.
University of Western Macedonia Overview
University of Western Macedonia Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Greece
Top % Worldwide
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World University Rankings
1501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| - | - | 1501 |
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University of Western Macedonia Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Greece Country
Kozáni City
University of Western Macedonia Student Reviews & Awards
3.7
Based on 15 reviews
- 5 Star 3 Reviews
- 4 Star 8 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
- Admission Process 4.2
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Overall, my experience was excellent, and the professors responded promptly to queries related to projects. If you wish to have your thesis considered for publication, notify your supervisor before selecting your topic. Many of my classmates who expressed the intention to publish succeeded in doing so, although publication typically requires additional effort.
Very nice
its a really nice university in a lovely small town.
1/5
Très intéressant
J’ai participé au voyage d’étude à Simone Passy en 2022 avec le département sociologie de l’université cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar.
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