History
The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) is the third oldest university in Greece, after the University of Athens and the National Technical University of Athens (Metsovio). It was established by law in 1920.
Education
The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) offers high-level undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Research
Research in Agricultural Science, and its vision is to achieve Educational and Research Excellence so as to occupy a dynamic position in the international academic environment.
Agricultural University of Athens Key Statistics & Highlights
- #1589 Ranking
Agricultural University of Athens Overview
Agricultural University of Athens Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 17.3% Greece
Top 23.3% Worldwide
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1589
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 126 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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1344 | 1463 | 1589 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Campus life
The AUA campus is 25 hectares in area bordering on both sides the historic Iera Odos (the Sacred Way of antiquity), close to the centre of Athens, at the heart of the ancient Olive Grove and the edge of the Ancient Site of Kerameikos.
Sports facilities
The University encourages sport actions and activities. In campus there is a gym and sport facilities for students and staff members. In particular, there is one basketball court, one volleyball court, two tennis courts, one indoor gym with an exercise room (110 m2), a fully equipped fitness hall (328 m2) and separate changing rooms for men and women.
Agricultural University of Athens Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Greece Country
Athens City
Agricultural University of Athens Student Reviews & Awards
3.9
Based on 37 reviews
- 5 Star 10 Reviews
- 4 Star 17 Reviews
- 3 Star 7 Reviews
- 2 Star 1 Review
- 1 Star 2 Reviews
Agriculture, messy but extensive program
It was my first choice and I do not regret it. Although, the curriculum is way too broad for my liking and badly organized. We had plant specimen classes in winter (obviously nothing is green during the winter so the specimens are dried), which is entirely up to the lab to upkeep the specimens and 'save' details. But it is hard. The program is not always logical, since classes that have nothing to do with basic training of a crop science student are mandatory (like animal science). We have no flexibility to choose our classes and the variety of optional classes needs to be updates to keep up with new technologies. But, truth be told, even though the classes are many (around 12-15 every semester bc labs and theories are separate) it is also interesting. You learn many things and have multiple subjects to learn from. But that means almost no spewcialisation whatsoever. Many hours of studying to keep up and the result is burned out students who dont come into classes because they vcant keep up with the load in the middle of the semester. All in all, I love love love the campus. And most teachers care if you do. If you show up and ask questions you'll do just fine but burn out is inevitable.
My Study Portal
As Agriculture is the backbone of each Country, I have great interest to study and contribute to Food Security.
Studying in AuA
I enjoyed the various different subjects of the study program. Overall execution of the study program can be improved, by making it more interactive and informative and use other teaching methods. The number of courses should also be reduced dramatically.
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