Harokopio University of Athens

What Harokopio University of Athens does

Harokopio University of Athens (HUA) is a public Greek higher education institution founded in 1990 and headquartered in Kallithea, Athens, with approximately 327 employees. It operates four academic departments — Economics & Sustainable Development, Dietetics-Nutrition, Geography, and Informatics & Telematics — delivering undergraduate, postgraduate (MSc), and doctoral programs. Funding flows from Greek state allocations, EU programs (ESPA 2021-2027, Erasmus+), and research grants administered through the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE); doctoral tuition is free at all Greek public universities, while MSc/postgraduate tuition exists but is not quantified in the data. No tuition or fee revenue is collected from doctoral candidates.

The university runs a digital platform stack anchored by the Open eClass learning management system, a Student Information System (SIS), the Smart Campus initiative, Nextcloud file storage, WireGuard VPN, and a Google Workspace for Education integration. The Informatics and Telematics department drives technology direction, with curricula emphasizing AI, IoT, Big Data, Machine Learning, and network-centric applications. Career Office, Erasmus Office, Library & Information Centre, and the Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.) form the student-services backbone, while the Centre for Responsible and Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship (KYBEK) and the University Centre for Research and Innovation sit as research commercialization structures.

Commercially, HUA is not a revenue-generating enterprise: it derives inflows from government subsidies, EU research grants, and limited postgraduate fees rather than tuition from doctoral students. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on national university admission rankings, Erasmus+ recruitment, and conference/event visibility (UniversAI 2025 hosted with IAU and National Observatory of Athens drew 120+ scientists from 41 countries). Customer segments are exclusively educational — domestic and international students, with secondary reach into research communities — and HUA maintains no commercial product distribution beyond academic services.

Name

Harokopio University of Athens

Legal name

Harokopio University of Athens

Website

https://hua.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Public Greek university in Athens with 327 employees, founded 1990, offering undergraduate, MSc, and doctoral programs across four departments (Economics, Nutrition, Geography, Informatics & Telematics), funded by the Greek state and EU research grants with no doctoral tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• University degree studies
• Postgraduate research degrees
• Academic departments
• University research

Headquarters

HQ city

Kallithea

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Higher Education Funding: As a public Greek university, Harokopio University receives government funding for operations, research, and education. No tuition fees are charged for doctoral studies at public Greek universities.
2. Research Grants and Projects: EU-funded research projects (ESPA 2021-2027), research grants from national and international funding bodies
3. Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE): Specialized account for managing research funding and grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harokopio University of Athens is a public Greek higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral academic programs across four departments (Economics and Sustainable Development, Dietetics-Nutrition, Geography, and Informatics and Telematics), supported by research centers, digital learning platforms, and career services. It operates as a state-funded university with no tuition fees for doctoral candidates and provides international mobility through Erasmus+.

Product overview

Harokopio University of Athens is a Higher Education Institution founded in 1990, offering academic programs through four main departments: Economics and Sustainable Development, Nutrition and Dietetics, Geography, and Informatics and Telematics. The university provides a platform-plus-services ecosystem including the eClass e-learning management system, Student Information Systems, the Career Office for student employment support, Erasmus Office for international mobility, Library & Information Centre, Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.), and various digital platforms (mydep, Nextcloud, VPN) managed primarily through the Department of Informatics and Telematics. The university also hosts research initiatives and international symposia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Department of Informatics and Telematics
• eClass E-Learning Platform
• Career Office and Liaison Service
• Erasmus Office
• Library and Information Centre
• Student Information System (SIS)
• Quality Assurance Unit (MO.DI.P.)
• International Doctoral Program in Informatics and Information Systems
• Postgraduate MSc Programs
• UniversAI Symposium

Quantifiable outcome

• THE World University Rankings 2026: 2nd among 20 Greek universities, 601-800 globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• British Council GreeceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Memorandum of Cooperation signed between Harokopio University and British Council in Greece for educational and cultural collaboration initiatives.
• Bodossaki Foundation (Ιδρυμα Μποδοσάκη)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025Strengthened cooperation between Harokopio University and Bodossaki Foundation focusing on scholarship provision, student support, and utilization of donations and sponsorships for academic and research development. A new official communication channel established for regular newsletter distribution to academic community members.
• International Astronomical Union (IAU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2025Hosting of UniversAI 2025 - first IAU interdisciplinary symposium combining astrophysics and computer science. Co-organized with Institute for Space Applications and Digital Infrastructure (ΙΤΕ) and National Observatory of Athens. 120+ scientists from 41 countries participated.
• TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) AEminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 May 2025Sponsor of Career Days HUA 2025 event. TÜV HELLAS contributed to the success of the career event connecting students with over 50 companies and organizations.
• National Observatory of AthensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on UniversAI 2025 symposium outreach activities, including stargazing night event at university premises.
• European Union (Erasmus+ Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ mobility programs for student and staff exchanges. Second call for 2026/27 academic year includes mobility for studies (SMS) and practical training (SMP). Students from all study cycles (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral) eligible.
• E-LKETE (Special Account for Research Funds)coreOthersInternal university structure managing research funding, grants, and external research project administration.
• Hellenic Cardiological Society (Ελληνική Καρδιολογική Εταιρεία)minorOthersDonation of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the university, with CPR demonstration session organized for the academic community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• University of Macedonia: Public university in Thessaloniki with strong economics and informatics programs. Comparable in size and structure, and a direct competitor for Erasmus+ partnerships and EU research funding.
• Technical University of Crete: Greek public technical university with strong computer science and digital technology programs. Most directly comparable peer to HUA's Department of Informatics & Telematics for AI/ML research positioning and graduate recruitment.
• University of the Aegean: Greek public university with a multi-campus structure across the Aegean islands. Comparable in scale and departmental mix (including Informatics and Geography), and similarly positioned in mid-tier Greek rankings.
• University of West Attica: Athens metropolitan area public university formed from the merger of two former institutions, with applied focus in engineering, health sciences, and economics. Comparable in scale and competes with HUA for Greek domestic students.
• Democritus University of Thrace: Regional multi-campus Greek public university of comparable institutional scale. Operates similar four-school structure with overlapping departments (Informatics, Economics) and competes for ESPA and Erasmus+ funding.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: The largest and oldest public research university in Greece, also located in Athens. Direct peer across multiple disciplines including Informatics, Economics, and Geography, and the principal competitor for top Greek applicants, faculty, and research funding.
• University of Piraeus: Public university in the Athens metropolitan area with comparable enrollment scale and focus on economics, informatics, and business. Direct peer for graduate recruitment, faculty hiring, and THE ranking positioning in Greece.
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: The second-largest Greek public university and a comprehensive research institution. Comparable in departmental structure and competes with HUA for national rankings, EU research funding, and faculty talent.
• Athens University of Economics and Business: Athens-based public university specializing in economics and business — directly comparable to HUA's Department of Economics & Sustainable Development. Similar scale, similar ranking tier, and competing for the same student pool.
• Ionian University: Smaller Greek public university with multi-island campuses in western Greece. Comparable in enrollment scale and departmental mix; competes for similar ranking tier and student demographics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEHkYirpXF1nSLxDCrfDZ4A
• Facebookfacebook.com/ditharokopio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/harokopio
• Instagraminstagram.com/dithua

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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