University of West Attica

What University of West Attica does

University of West Attica (Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής, UNIWA / ΠΑΔΑ) is a public Greek university established in March 2018 under Law 4521/2018 through the merger and upgrade of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens. It is the second-largest university in Attica and third-largest in Greece by student headcount, with over 57,800 total students across undergraduate (56,671), postgraduate (5,500), doctoral (780), and postdoctoral (40) cohorts, supported by 607 teaching/research faculty, 151 special laboratory staff, and 360 administrative employees. The university is structured into 7 Schools and 27 Departments offering 27 undergraduate and 82 postgraduate programs spanning engineering, health sciences, food sciences, applied arts, public health, and administrative/economic disciplines, delivered across four Athens-area campuses (Egaleo Park, Ancient Olive Grove, Athens, and Moschato).

The institution operates a digital education stack built on Open e-Class and Moodle LMS platforms, a My.UNIWA student portal, the Φοιτητολόγιο student information system, a teleconference platform for remote learning, and the R&D eHUB research portal. It maintains 86 institutional research laboratories running 321 active research programs, including participation in the CERN ATLAS experiment (the first Greek university department to join as an Associated Technical Institute) and co-organization of the ESERO Greece 2025 space-education symposium. The university is a member of UNAI, EUA, IAU, Copernicus Alliance, and GUNET, and participates in the Erasmus+ mobility program.

Revenue is generated primarily through Greek government appropriations from the Ministry of Education, supplemented by 321 research grants managed through the Special Account for Research Grants (ELKE), tuition from select postgraduate and lifelong learning programs, and fees from continuing education through the ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ Lifelong Learning and Training Center. Substantially all undergraduate education is state-subsidized (free for eligible students). Distribution occurs directly via the four campuses plus international English-language study programs and Erasmus+ exchanges.

Name

University of West Attica

Legal name

Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής

Website

https://uniwa.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

University of West Attica is a public Greek university (3rd largest in Greece) offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and lifelong learning programs across 7 Schools and 27 Departments to over 57,800 students, funded primarily by government appropriations and research grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Higher Education Capacity Building & Scholarships (BPADAKAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University research programs
• Engineering degree programs
• Health sciences education
• Lifelong learning training

Headquarters

HQ city

Aigaleo, Attiki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public university funded primarily through government appropriations for higher education, research grants, and operational budget allocated by the Greek Ministry of Education.
2. Research Funding (ELKE): Revenue from research projects funded by national and European sources managed through the Special Account for Research Grants (ELKE). UNIWA hosts 321 active research programs.
3. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from lifelong learning programs, professional training, and certain postgraduate programs with fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

University of West Attica is a public Greek university delivering higher-education degree programs (27 undergraduate, 82 postgraduate, and doctoral) across 7 schools and 27 departments in fields such as engineering, health sciences, food sciences, applied arts, public health, and administrative/economic sciences. It also conducts applied and fundamental research through 86 laboratories and 321 active research programs, and provides lifelong learning, vocational training, and student support services across 4 Athens campuses.

Product overview

University of West Attica (Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής) is a public Greek university offering a comprehensive educational platform with 7 schools and 27 departments. The university provides undergraduate (4-5 year programs), postgraduate (58 Master programs), doctoral studies, and lifelong learning programs. Key educational technology platforms include Open e-Class and Moodle for learning management, Eudoxus for textbook distribution, and the Φοιτητολόγιο student information system. The institution operates across 4 campuses (Egaleo Park, Ancient Olive Grove, Athens, Moschato) with 86 research laboratories supporting both educational and research activities.

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Products and services

• Open e-Class Learning Management System Open-source Learning Management System (LMS) used by University of West Attica for delivering online courses, managing educational content, assignments, and student collaboration. Targeted at UNIWA students and faculty across all 27 departments.
• Moodle Learning Management System Moodle-based learning management platform used by UNIWA for online course delivery, assessments, and educational content management. Targeted at UNIWA students and academic staff.
• Phoitologio Student Registry System (Φοιτητολόγιο) Centralized student information and academic record management system used by University of West Attica for enrollment, grades, transcripts, and administrative processes. Targeted at enrolled UNIWA students.
• Teleconference System Video conferencing platform operated by University of West Attica for remote lectures, meetings, and online collaboration across all campuses. Targeted at UNIWA students, faculty, and staff.
• Lifelong Learning and Training Center (ΚΕΔΙΒΙΜ) Continuing education and vocational training programs offered by University of West Attica for professionals, unemployed citizens, high school graduates, students, graduates, and young scientists. Programs may award ECTS or ECVET credits and are available via e-learning or on-campus.
• R&D eHUB Research Information Portal Research and Development electronic hub of University of West Attica providing an informational portal for the Research Committee's (ELKE) activities and 321 active research programs. Targeted at UNIWA researchers, students, and external partners.
• International Study Programs (ISP) English-language undergraduate programs at University of West Attica for international students from EU and non-EU countries, established under Law 4692/2020. Programs require accreditation from the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Subsidized public undergraduate degree programs at University of West Attica across 27 departments and 7 schools, including 4-5 year integrated master programs in engineering, health sciences, food sciences, applied arts, public health, and administrative/economic sciences.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs 82 postgraduate programs (master's level) offered by University of West Attica for graduates of UNIWA and other domestic and foreign universities, including autonomous, interdepartmental, and inter-institutional programs across 7 schools.
• Doctoral Research Programs Doctoral (PhD) research programs at University of West Attica across all departments, supporting 780 doctoral candidates and 40 postdoctoral researchers.
• 5-Year Integrated Master Program in Biomedical Engineering 5-year integrated master degree program in Biomedical Engineering at University of West Attica, the only such program in Greece in the field of biomedical engineering and technology.

Named customers3 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Space Agency (ESA) / ESERO GreececoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA co-organized the 2nd National ESERO Greece Symposium 2025 with the theme 'Space & New Generation' with the European Space Education Resource Office, ESA's office in Greece based at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
• European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) - ATLAS ExperimentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineers of UNIWA is the first Greek university department to participate as an Associated Technical Institute in the ATLAS experiment at CERN, contributing to the development of electronic systems for detector upgrades.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNIWA students have access to free accommodation at NKUA dormitories, with coordination between the Directorate of Student Care of UNIWA and NKUA's student dormitory system.
• United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA is a member of UNAI, a global initiative that aligns universities with the UN to advance the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, sustainability, and global challenges.
• European University Association (EUA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA is a member of EUA, the largest and most comprehensive higher education association in Europe.
• International Association of Universities (IAU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA is a member of IAU, a UNESCO-based global association of higher education institutions.
• Copernicus AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA is a member of the Copernicus Alliance, a network of universities committed to sustainability and the UN 2030 Agenda.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorErasmus+ mobility program enabling student and staff exchanges with European universities, both incoming and outgoing.
• National Digital Academy (AKAD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA is an official course provider for the National Digital Academy (AKAD), Greece's digital education platform for public sector employees.
• Greek Universities Network (GUNET)coreTechnology or IntegrationAll UNIWA research laboratories are affiliated with GUNET and equipped with up-to-date teaching equipment including computers, internet access, video projectors, and interactive boards.
• Intergovernmental Authority for Development (CMU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNIWA maintains a partnership with CMU (appears in the member affiliations listed on UNIWA's website).
• Studying Greece / Studying in GreeceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNIWA is featured on studyinggreece.edu.gr, a portal promoting Greek higher education to international students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves3 records

Direct peers

• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH): Largest university in Greece by enrollment, hosting ESERO Greece at its base. Direct public-university peer competing for national R&D allocations, Erasmus+ flows, and Greek college-age applicants across all UNIWA's disciplinary schools.
• University of Piraeus: Athens-metro public university with strong economics, informatics, and maritime studies — overlapping UNIWA's Department of Naval Architecture and digital/ICT departments. Closest geographic peer for engineering and economics applicants.
• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA): Greece's oldest and largest public university, also based in the Athens metropolitan area. Direct public-university peer competing for the same national admissions pool and Ministry of Education funding; UNIWA students even access NKUA's dormitories under a documented partnership.
• Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB): Athens-based public university specializing in economics, business, and informatics. UNIWA's School of Administrative, Economic and Social Sciences directly competes with AUEB for the same Athens-area applicants and postgraduate enrollees.
• National Technical University of Athens (NTUA / Polytechnic): Greece's premier engineering institution, headquartered in Athens. UNIWA's Polytechnic School and engineering departments (civil, mechanical, electrical, naval architecture) compete directly with NTUA for engineering students and research funding.
• University of Crete: Public multi-campus research university with strong STEM and health sciences — directly comparable to UNIWA's School of Engineering and health-related departments in terms of mission and research portfolio.
• University of Patras: Major Greek public research university with a multi-campus structure analogous to UNIWA's four Athens campuses. Comparable in scale and disciplinary breadth, competing for the same Ministry of Education appropriations.

Regional players

• Harokopio University of Athens: Smaller Athens-based public university focused on health, nutrition, and applied sciences — closely overlapping UNIWA's food sciences and public health departments and competing for the same Athens-metro applicant pool.

Emerging players

• Piraeus University of Applied Sciences (former TEI Piraeus): Greek public university-of-applied-sciences formed from the same TEI legacy as UNIWA. Competes for applied/vocational students in the Piraeus-Attica region and shares historical TEI infrastructure lineage with UNIWA.
• International Hellenic University (IHU): Greek public university formed via TEI mergers, like UNIWA. Competes for the same domestic TEI-evolved student base and runs English-taught international programs comparable to UNIWA's International Study Programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/uniwa_gr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6WZNwNkywfXLNgf_MKOVJw
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofWestAttica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/university-of-west-attica
• Instagraminstagram.com/universityofwestattica

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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