About the university

The University of Piraeus is a specialized business, economics, and technology university founded in 1938, located in Greece's main port city of Piraeus (part of the Athens metropolitan area). 7 departments covering Economics, Business Administration, Statistics and Insurance Science, Financial and Management Engineering, Informatics, Maritime Studies, and International and European Studies. Strong focus on maritime business, finance, and digital economy.

Key information

• Location: Piraeus, GR
• Ranking #1051
• QS #1051
• National ranking #6
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Informatics
• Maritime Studies
• Business Administration
• Finance
• International Studies

Programs (7)

• Computer Science
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Finance and Accounting
• International Relations
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence

Student body

• Total students: 14,000
• International students: 7%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €300 - €750 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 82%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €2,000 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 45.00%
• Scholarships available: IKY scholarships, Erasmus+ mobility, maritime industry partnerships with Onassis Group, Aegean Airlines, Cosco Shipping, and Greek shipping companies.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Piraeus ~€550-900/month (Athens metro area).

Quick facts

• Founded: 1938
• Teaching languages: Greek, English
• Study formats: offline, hybrid

Contact

• Website: https://www.unipi.gr