Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences

What Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences does

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Πάντειον Πανεπιστήμιο Κοινωνικών και Πολιτικών Επιστημών) is a Greek state-funded public university founded in 1927 and headquartered at Leof. Syggrou 136, Athens. The university is organized into four faculties (schools) and nine academic departments covering sociology, psychology, political science, international relations, European studies, communication, and related social sciences. Undergraduate tuition is free for EU students at the bachelor's level, with master's and doctoral programs offered alongside postdoctoral research and a Lifelong Learning center (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ). The institution is governed by the Greek Ministry of Education and operates through a Rector (currently Christina Koulouri) and a Governing Council, with no private equity, venture, or public-market ownership.

The university's service portfolio includes traditional classroom programs, distance learning (εξ αποστάσεως εκπαίδευση), Erasmus+ international mobility for student and staff exchanges, practical training placements, foreign-language instruction in English, French, Italian, German, and Russian, and student-facing initiatives such as Creative Plus (entrepreneurship/creativity hub) and Radio Panteion (campus radio). Supporting technology infrastructure consists of standard academic systems: Apereo CAS / GUnet single sign-on, Open eClass learning management, the foit.panteion.gr student portal for academic records, library services, and standard administrative platforms. There is no proprietary technology stack, no AI/ML product surface, and no public or partner-facing API documented in the source material.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by Greek state budget allocations via the Ministry of Education, supplemented by European Commission / Erasmus+ grants administered through IKY (the National Scholarships Foundation), competitive research funding, and modest tuition from postgraduate and lifelong-learning programs. Distribution is multi-channel: the Greek national education system for domestic enrollment, university open days for prospective students, and the Erasmus+ program with 400+ bilateral inter-university agreements spanning Europe and 25+ non-EU partner countries including Azerbaijan, Egypt, China, Morocco, Georgia, and others. Headcount is reported at 101–250 employees.

Name

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences

Legal name

Πάντειον Πανεπιστήμιο

Website

https://panteion.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences is a Greek public university founded in 1927 and based in Athens, comprising four faculties and nine departments in sociology, political science, international relations, and related social sciences, serving undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and international exchange students through state funding and the Erasmus+ program.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Sciences & Public Policy Research Universities (EDAHABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), International & Global Research Universities (Multi-Campus/International Footprint) (EDAHABAI), Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ), Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Social sciences
• Political sciences
• Academic research
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences is a Greek public university delivering higher education across undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels in social and political sciences disciplines, including sociology, psychology, international relations, political science, and communication. It operates four faculties and nine academic departments, runs the Erasmus+ international mobility program with 400+ bilateral partner agreements, and provides lifelong learning, distance education, and student support services such as a library, student portal, and campus radio.

Product overview

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences operates as a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic and student services. The university provides traditional classroom and distance learning programs across undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels. Key services include the Erasmus+ international mobility program for student and staff exchanges, lifelong learning through ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ, Creative Plus for student entrepreneurship, and Radio Panteion for media engagement. Supporting infrastructure includes a student portal for academic records, library services, and a Single Sign-On system for secure authentication. The university fosters international collaboration through extensive partnerships with EU and non-EU institutions.

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Brands

• Creative Plus: Creative and innovation hub of Panteion University, operating as a distinct creative program/platform.
• Ραδιο Πάντειον (Radio Panteion)
• ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ Παντείου (CEDIVIM Panteion)

Products and services

• Erasmus+ Program Services International mobility programs allowing students to study or undertake internships abroad in EU countries and partner nations. Includes support for incoming and outgoing students, staff mobility, and blended intensive programs (BIPs).
• Distance Learning (Εξ αποστάσεως εκπαίδευση) Remote education and e-learning programs enabling students to participate in courses and programs online.
• Lifelong Learning - ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ Continuing education and professional development programs for lifelong learners outside traditional degree structures.
• Creative Plus Creative program for students offering activities and projects in creative industries and entrepreneurship.
• Radio Panteion University radio station broadcasting student-produced content and cultural programming.
• Student Services Portal (foit.panteion.gr) Online portal for student academic records, grade management, and course registration services.
• Library Services University library with collections, archives, and research materials supporting academic programs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• European Commission / Erasmus+ ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university participates in the Erasmus+ program as a key partner, receiving 250+ international students annually and sending outgoing students and staff for mobility. The program supports studies, practical training placements, and staff training across Europe with over 400 bilateral inter-university agreements.
• IKY (National Scholarships Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIKY (Ιδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών) collaborates as the national agency for Erasmus+ program administration and scholarship management in Greece.
• European Universities and International Institutions (400+ bilateral agreements)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMore than 400 bilateral inter-university agreements with European and international institutions support student and staff mobility. Partner countries include all EU member states plus non-EU countries such as Azerbaijan, Egypt, China, Morocco, and others.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sciences Po (Institut d'études politiques de Paris): France's premier institution dedicated to political science, international relations, sociology, and public policy — operates at a much larger and more international scale but competes for the same global cohort of social-sciences-focused students.
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE): World-leading research university in social, political, and economic sciences — competes with Panteion for top-tier international students seeking social sciences credentials, especially within Erasmus+ partner networks.

Emerging players

• Hertie School (Berlin): Private German university focused exclusively on governance, public policy, and international affairs — narrower and younger than Panteion but increasingly attracts the same international policy-focused applicant pool.

Regional players

• European University Institute (EUI): Postgraduate-only intergovernmental research university in Florence focused on social sciences, economics, law, and history — comparable disciplinary footprint and EU policy alignment, but operates at doctoral-only level.
• Central European University (CEU): Research university specializing in social sciences, political science, international relations, and public policy — comparable academic focus, though now primarily Vienna-based after relocation from Budapest.

Direct peers

• University of Bologna (UNIBO): One of Europe's oldest universities with substantial social sciences, political science, and international relations programs and a large Erasmus+ footprint — directly comparable public research university model with similar disciplinary mix.
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH): Second-largest Greek public university offering social sciences, political science, and international relations programs with comparable Erasmus+ footprint — competes for the same domestic applicant pool and has stronger research output.
• Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB / ΟΠΑ): Athens-based public university offering economics, business, and management with substantial overlap in social sciences-adjacent disciplines and Erasmus+ participation — draws from the same Athenian student pool.
• University of Macedonia (UOM / ΠΑΜΑΚ): Greek public university specializing in economics, social sciences, and business administration — directly competes for the same applicant segment, particularly in international relations and applied social sciences, and is similarly sized.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA / ΕΚΠΑ): Greece's largest and oldest public university, also Athens-based, with overlapping social sciences, law, and political science faculties — the most direct competitor for domestic undergraduates and faculty in the same disciplines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/panteion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCowjgCRLx_vtt1dIz859jdw
• Facebookfacebook.com/%CE%A0%CE%AC%CE%BD%CF%84%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BF%CE%BD-%CE%A0%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%83%CF%84%CE%AE%CE%BC%CE%B9%CE%BF-%CE%A0%CF%81%CF%8E%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B9%CF%82-Panteion-University-Rector-107659331130521
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/panteionuniversityofsocialandpoliticalsciences
• Instagraminstagram.com/panteionuniversity

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