National Technical University of Athens
Athens, GreeceQS #355
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About
The National Technical University of Athens, also known as NTUA or the Metsovio Polytechnic, is a public university in Athens focused on engineering and technology. Its schools cover fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, architecture, naval architecture, applied sciences and related disciplines. It is Greece's leading dedicated technical university. Its emblem depicts Prometheus the fire-bringer.
Why international students choose it
- International students in engineering, architecture and the applied sciences may value NTUA for its strong technical focus and its base in Athens
- Most teaching is delivered in Greek, but a growing number of English-taught programmes exist, including some Master's and international programmes, so applicants should check the language of instruction for each programme
- Study and living costs in Greece are comparatively affordable compared with many other European destinations
- The university supports incoming exchange and international students