National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
About the university
The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), also known as the Metsovion Polytechnic, is Greece's oldest and most prestigious technical university, founded in 1836 — one year before the founding of the modern Greek state. 9 schools covering Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Mining and Metallurgical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences, and Architecture.
Key information
- Location: Athens, GR
- Ranking #601
- QS #601
- National ranking #1
- Institution type: public
Popular faculties
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Architecture
Programs (13)
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science
- Cyber Security
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Environmental Science
- Biomedical Engineering
Student body
- Total students: 9,000
- International students: 5%
Housing & accommodation
Housing cost: €300 - €800 / per month
Career & internships
Employment rate: 88%
Admission requirements
Required tests
- IELTS
- TOEFL
Minimum GPA: 3
Tuition costs
- €0 - €2,000 / per year
- Acceptance rate: 25.00%
- Scholarships available: IKY excellence scholarships, Onassis Foundation grants, Erasmus+ industrial placements, partnerships with European technical universities (TU Berlin, Politecnico di Milano).
- Additional costs: Living costs in Athens ~€600-1000/month.
Quick facts
- Founded: 1836
- Teaching languages: Greek, English
- Study formats: offline
Contact
- Website: https://www.ntua.gr