The University of Thessaly was founded in 1984 and has elected the first Rectorate Board in 1998. Its administrative and academic centre is in the city of Volos. In order to serve the needs of the region of Thessaly, its first Departments were based on agricultural, educational and technological sciences.
Research Laboratories:
School of Engineering
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Agricultural Sciences
School of Health Sciences
The Bureau of Career and Employment (B.C.E.) of the University of Thessaly is a new unit, whose role is to formulate the strategy, vision and policies of the University regarding labor market liaising and the professional careers of its graduates. In this context, B.C.E. coordinates the Units – and their activities – under its supervision, implements joint publicity and sensitization activities, manages and operates an integrated database and is responsible for the evaluation and quality control of all activities undertaken by the Bureau and it affiliated Units.
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By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 84 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 888 | 937 | 1021 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 1001 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 801 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 1201 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
The Career Office of the University of Thessaly is mainly associated with the effective transition of its graduates to the labour market.
The main objective of the Liaison Office of the University of Thessaly is the undertaking of every required action and initiative aiming at:
Accommodation with a very small charge is provided to eligible ( according to financial criteria) students in the city of Volos, where there is a Student Residence Hall.
There is also an accommodation grant of 100 € per month for the undergraduate foreign students of countries outside EU. For the Greek students and also the students of countries members of EU there is an accommodation grant of 1000 € per year depending on academic and financial criteria.
The statement of the Library's mission and aims constitutes its roadmap in the daily practice field, as well as for planning short-term and long-term actions regarding the development and upgrade of the Library's information services and internal operations. This set of objectives is revised following the dictates of new developments in the Library's direct and indirect environment.
The Directorate of Computerization offers a complete list of online services, the knowledge database, user support and online submission of requests and the website of Library and Information Centre for access to online search and tracking of information sources and scientific content.
According to the Ministry of Education Circular, uninsured undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as doctoral candidates, are entitled to full medical and hospital care.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a free card offering access to public medical care under the same conditions and cost (in some countries, there is no cost) as the insured citizens of the country.
The “Pedion Areos” Campus (Athinon & Sekeri Str.) used by the Departments of the School of Engineering. The Campus includes the renovated buildings of the former Water Pump Manufacturing Paparrigas Factory (where the Departments of Architecture, Civil and Mechanical Engineering operate) and the new building of the Department of Planning and Regional Development, which is a modern construction with an impressive roof.
The PEO aims at encouraging the students of the University of Thessaly to participate in Sport activities, to keep fit and strengthen body and soul through physical training and rivalry. It also aims at organizing several championships among the different Departments of the University and finally at participating in interuniversity sports events.
Based on 72 reviews
The university has a lot of new buildings and facilities, interesting and modern subjects, uses a lot of new technologies and methods. Some of the professors are not very capable, and the government does not provide enough money to support the university.
"My BS experience has been transformative. I loved the supportive faculty, hands-on learning, and diverse peer group. While the course load was challenging, I'd have liked more industry connections. Overall, I'm grateful for the knowledge, skills, and connections I've gained, and I'm excited to apply them in my future endeavors."
What I really appreciated about my studies was the multidisciplinary approach, which allowed me to understand plant production not only from a technical perspective but also in relation to sustainability, environmental protection, and rural development. The curriculum helped me develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a scientific mindset. Additionally, laboratory work and field-based courses enhanced my practical experience and connected theory with real agricultural challenges. One area that could be improved is the further strengthening of hands-on training and collaboration with the agricultural industry, as well as the integration of more modern technologies and digital tools used in contemporary agriculture. Expanding opportunities for internships and international exposure would also be beneficial. Overall, my study experience was intellectually stimulating and formative. It provided me with solid academic knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper appreciation of the role of agriculture in sustainable development, preparing me well for further studies and professional growth.
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