University of Western Macedonia

University of Western Macedonia

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Kozáni, Greece

The University of Western Macedonia is a fully self-governing Legal Entity under Public Law, supervised and funded by the Greek State through the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. In accordance with the institutional framework for Higher Education, the University is run by the Rector and Vice-Rectors, and the Senate.

46 Scholarships
261 Academic Staff
18,800 Students

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

University Overview

Institution Type Public
Masters 0
Scholarships 46

Students 18,800
Academic Staff 261

Programme Overview

Disciplines: 0

Programmes: 0

The University of Western Macedonia is a fully self-governing Legal Entity under Public Law, supervised and funded by the Greek State through the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. In accordance with the institutional framework for Higher Education, the University is run by the Rector and Vice-Rectors, and the Senate.

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

University of Western Macedonia

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University Location

Kozáni, Greece

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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.

University of Western Macedonia Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)

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1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative

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Go Global MBA Scholarship

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Women Scholarship for International Students

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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship

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The Ramsay Centre

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes

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Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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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.

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Student Reviews

Overall a good experience

Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

Studying in a small city has some positives. You get to know the professors better and it's easier to ask and receive help. The degree was well established with practical subjects and labs.

Regional and Cross-Border Development review

Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beginning in 2020 during covid-19 the University of Western Macedonia did a wonderful pivot towards adaptability by offering online lessons to everyone. Furthermore, when we could finally attend up-close our lessons they were easy to catch up thanks to the expertise of our professors and the books we used for our studying. In addition, the UOWM has exponential potential of...

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