University of Peloponnese
Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου | |
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| Motto | Investing in Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university system |
| Established | 2000 |
| Chancellor | Athanasios Katsis |
| Vice-Chancellor | George Andriomenos, George Lepouras, Asterios Tsiaras, Sofia Ziga |
| Students | 25,310 |
| Undergraduates | 22,420 |
| Postgraduates | 1,706 |
| 527 | |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | 6 campuses under direct control |
| Mascot | Pelops |
| Website | www.uop.gr |
The University of Peloponnese (UoP; Greek: Πανεπιστήμιο Πελοποννήσου) is a Greek tertiary educational institution, composed of campuses in Tripoli, Corinth, Kalamata, Nafplio, Sparta, and Patras[1] with more than 25,000 students in 9 schools across the campuses, with the former being in turn composed of 22 departments.[2]
History
UoP was established as a public university system with the presidential decree 13/2000.
The Tripoli campus was the first to open, on 20 September 2002 with the beginning of classes of the Department of Computer Science and Technology and the Department of Telecommunication Science and Technology, both part of the School of Science and Technology.
By Law 4610/2019 the Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece was abolished and its School of Engineering was absorbed by the University of Peloponnese, and the Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese was also absorbed by the University of Peloponnese.
The Rectorate of the university is near the city center, once home to the poet Kostas Karyotakis. Its flagship campus is in Tripoli and is being developed at the level of complete schools across the six capitals of the Prefectures of the Region of Peloponnese.
Emblem
The emblem of the University of Peloponnese is Pelops.
Mission
The website of the University of the Peloponnese provides the following description of its mission:
- Generating, disseminating and promoting scientific knowledge through teaching, research and the contribution to the cultural and economic development of the local community and wider society.
- Strengthening interdisciplinary cooperation and synergies among Departments within the university and with other institutions in Greece and abroad.
- Expansion and qualitative upgrading of all academic programs at all levels.
- Closer cooperation with local and regional authorities.
- Strengthening links with alumni and external stakeholders.
- Internationalization of research and teaching.
- Effective administrative structures and practices.
- Integration of information and communication technologies.[3]
Schools and Departments
The University of Peloponnese is divided into 9 schools (Greek: Σχολές), which are further divided into 22 departments (Greek: Τμήματα).
Undergraduate Programs
| Schools | Departments |
|---|---|
| School of Economics and Technology[4]
(Tripoli) |
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| School of Humanities and Cultural Studies[4]
(Kalamata) |
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| School of Social and Political Sciences[4]
(Corinth) |
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| School of Fine Arts[4]
(Nafplio) |
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| School of Human Movement and Quality of Life Sciences[4]
(Sparta) |
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| School of Agriculture and Food
(Kalamata) |
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| School of Management
(Kalamata) |
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| School of Health Sciences
(Tripoli) |
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| School of Engineering
(Patras) |
|
Postgraduate Programs
40 Postgraduate programs (6 in English and 8 in collaboration with Greek and foreign universities)
Department of Literature
- Ancient and Modern Greek Literature
- Byzantine World: Its Relation to Antiquity and Modern Hellenism
Department of Political Science and International Relations
- Governance and Public Policies
- Mediterranean Studies (joint postgraduate diploma from the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of Peloponnese and the Department of Economic and Financial Science of the Neapolis University Paphos, Cyprus)
- Global Challenges and Systems of Analysis
- Local and Regional Development and Local Government
Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
- Space Science, Technologies and Applications
Department of Theater Studies
- Dramatic Art and Performing Arts in Education and Lifelong Learning
- Theater and Society: Theory, Stage Act and Didactics
Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications
- Data Science (in collaboration with the National Center for Research on Natural Sciences Democritus)
- Computer Science
- Modern Wireless Communications
- Space Science, Technologies and Applications (in collaboration with the National Observatory of Athens).
Department of Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and finance
- Management and Financial Planning for Public and Private Managers
Department of Economics
- Organization and Administration of Public Services, Public Organizations and Enterprises
Department of Sports Organization and Management
- Organization and Management of Athletic Activities for People with Disabilities
- Olympic Studies, Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events
- Ethics and Integrity in Sports (under the Erasmus Mundus program in collaboration with Swansea University (United Kingdom), KU Leuven (Belgium), Pompeu Fabra University (Spain), Charles University (Czech Republic), University of Johannesburg (Germany)
- Management of Sports Organizations and Business
Department of History, Archeology and Cultural Property Management
- Cultural Heritage Materials and Technologies (in collaboration with NCSR Democritus and the National Observatory of Athens)
- Modern History: New Visions and Perspectives
Department of Social and Educational Policy
- Educational Policy: Design, Development and Management
- Social Politics
- Higher Education Policy: Theory and Practice (in collaboration with the Department of Primary Education of the University of Patras, Department of Primary Education of the University of the Aegean)
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Technologies and Services for Intelligent Information and Communication Systems and Services
- Modern Applications of Power Systems
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Design using Digital Technologies
Department of Civil Engineering
- Protection of Structures from Natural Hazards
Research
About 200 competitive research projects are in progress.
Participation in 7 Horizon2020 & 20 Erasmus+.
- 95 internationally funded projects
- 85 nationally funded projects
Outward orientation
- Collaboration with 8 national and 13 foreign Universities
- Collaboration with 30 national and 3 international organizations (Ministries, Regions, Municipalities, Chambers, Institutes, Research centres, Charity organizations, etc.)
Social contribution via:
- The collaboration with the Region of Peloponnese
- Staff, students and alumni involvement in a wide range of activities
Erasmus+ and UoP
250 Interinstitutional Agreements in 26 countries
Students’ Mobility
- 306 students have studied and 221 have trained abroad
- 171 students have studied and 99 have trained in Greece
Teaching Staff Mobility
- 103 members of teaching staff have gained new teaching experiences in an international context and 119 came to the University of the Peloponnese
Administrative Staff Mobility
- 89 members of administrative staff have undertaken learning and/or professional experience in another countries and 66 came to the University of the Peloponnese.
Academic evaluation
In 2016 the external evaluation committee gave University of the Peloponnese a Positive evaluation.[13]
An external evaluation of all academic departments in Greek universities was conducted by the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQAA).[14]
Modern Greek classes
The university offers summer Greek classes in the Kalamata campus. The program is directed at Greeks living abroad, especially in the United States, Canada, Australia and the UK. For people of Greek descent who have at least one grandparent from the Messenia province, the classes are free as are room and food during the one-month program. The World Council of Messenians Abroad provides the funding for the scholarship program.
Erasmus programme
The University of the Peloponnese participates in LLP Erasmus Program (Studies and Placement). They welcome students from:
- Member – states of the European Union
European Union - States – members of the European Economic Area:
Iceland,
Norway 
Turkey
Switzerland
Student life
Modern, multidisciplinary,regional and multi-campus university
- Reunions – annual gathering of alumni held the weekend before graduation.
- Student elections
See also
References
- ^ "The University". University of Peloponnese. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Schools - Departments". www.uop.gr. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Mission". www.uop.gr. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Faculties and Departments". University of the Peloponnese.
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of the Peloponnese, 2011
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Economics, University of the Peloponnese, 2014
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Philology, University of the Peloponnese, 2011
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of History, Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management, University of the Peloponnese, 2014
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of the Peloponnese, 2014
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of the Peloponnese, 2014
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Theatre Studies, University of the Peloponnese, 2014
- ^ HQAA Final Report - Department of Sports' Organization and Management, University of the Peloponnese, 2014
- ^ "University of the Peloponnese - External Evaluation Report" (PDF). www.adip.gr. 2016."The UoP has high quality teaching staff. Also, the Institution has established good relationships with the community and its stakeholders. The Institution will benefit by developing more systematic approaches in the collection of data for the improvement of its programmes and internationalization strategy.."
- ^ Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency
External links
- University of the Peloponnese official website (in Greek and English)
- University of the Peloponnese Internal Quality Assurance Unit (in Greek)
- Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQAA) (in Greek and English)
- L.L.P. ERASMUS International and Public Relations Department - University of Peloponnese (in Greek and English)
- University of Peloponnese DASTA Office (Career Office & Innovation Unit) (in Greek and English)
- University of Peloponnese Special Account for Funds and Research (in Greek)
- Greek Research & Technology Network (GRNET) (in Greek and English)
- okeanos (GRNET's cloud service) (in Greek and English)
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