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University located in Piraeus, Athens, Greece

University of Piraeus Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς Type Public higher education institution Established 1938; 88 years ago (1938) Rector Michail Sfakianakis[1][2] Undergraduates 26,877 (registered) [3] 10,360 (active)[4] Postgraduates 5,444 Location Piraeus, Athens , Greece Website www.unipi.gr

**University of Piraeus** (**UniPi**; [Greek](/source/Greek_language): Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς, abbr. ΠΑΠΕΙ) is a Greek public [university](/source/University) located in [Piraeus](/source/Piraeus), [Athens](/source/Athens), [Greece](/source/Greece) with a total of ten academic departments focused mainly on Business Management, Computer science, Economics, Finance and Maritime Studies.[5]

It is the second-oldest university in Greece that specializes in the fields of economics and business after the [Athens University of Economics and Business](/source/Athens_University_of_Economics_and_Business), while the Department of Banking and Financial Management is the country's oldest academic department in the area of finance.[6]

## History

The university was founded in 1938 by the Industrialists and Tradesmen Association under the name "School for Industrial Studies" and its original aim was the advanced training of managerial executives. In 1945, it was renamed to the "Higher School for Industrial Studies", while in 1958 it was renamed again as the "Graduate School for Industrial Studies" and its seat was established in [Piraeus](/source/Piraeus). Since then the university has evolved from its original sole focus on business management and added additional academic fields, such as economics, finance, maritime studies, informatics, and statistics. In 1966, it became a public university, and in 1989, it received its present name.[7]

## Academic structure

Each of the following 10 departments offer [undergraduate](/source/Undergraduate) programmes with a corresponding four-year [Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)](/source/Bachelor_of_Science) degree upon completion.[8]

School of Economics, Business and International Studies (est. 2013)[9] Department of Economics (est. 1971) Department of Business Administration (est. 1971) Department of International and European Studies (est. 2000) Department of Tourism Studies (est. 2017) School of Finance and Statistics[10] (est. 2013) Department of Banking and Financial Management (est. 1989) Department of Statistics and Insurance Science (est. 1982) School of Maritime and Industrial Studies[11] (est. 2013) Department of Maritime Studies (est. 1989) Department of Industrial Management and Technology (est. 1991) School of Information and Communication Technologies[12] (est. 2013) Department of Informatics (est. 1992) Department of Digital Systems (est. 1999)

## Postgraduate studies

The university is one of the two public universities in Greece that offer an Executive M.B.A. programme. Additionally, there are numerous postgraduate programmes that offer an M.B.A. or a M.Sc. degree upon completion, such as in Actuarial Science and Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Banking, Maritime Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Applied Statistics, Economic and Business Strategy, ICT and so on.[13]

The University of Piraeus' Department of International and European Studies, offers two postgraduate programmes (Master of Science - MSc) taught in English language titled American Studies: Politics, Strategy and Economics[14][15][16][17][18][19][20] and Energy: Strategy, Law and Economics.[21]

## Research and openness

The institution is home to the University of Piraeus Research Center (UPRC) which was founded in 1989.[22]

In addition, many cooperation agreements under the Erasmus +, as well as other bilateral cooperation agreements and inter-university provided, exchange of students and staff, exchange of teaching and research material and conduct joint research projects and conferences. Moreover, the university is a member of international organizations such as [European University Association](/source/European_University_Association), [AACSB](/source/AACSB), [International Association of Universities](/source/International_Association_of_Universities), etc.

The University of Piraeus signed a cooperation protocol[23] with the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels[24] on 26 July 2022 with the aim of the joint action of possibilities of two parts to the promotion of their purposes. It also has made a cooperation agreement[25][26] with the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry[27] on 11 April 2023 where with the Quantitative Analysis in Shipping of the University of Piraeus co-organised a conference on the topic Ports, Transport and Logistics – New Skills and Modern Experiential Education, where more than 100 companies expressed interest, with most of them signing the cooperation.

## Academic evaluation

In 2016 the external evaluation committee gave University of Piraeus a *Positive evaluation*.[5]

An external evaluation of all academic departments in [Greek universities](/source/List_of_universities_in_Greece) was conducted by the Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA) in 2008–2014.[28][29]

## Governance

The university is managed by the Rectorial Council and the Senate.[30]

The Senate consists of the rector, the two vice-rectors, the departments' chairpersons, one representative from each department's student body, two representatives from the postgraduate students and special postgraduate scholars, one representative from the assistant tutors and scientific contributors, one representative from the special teaching staff, one representative from the administrative staff, and one representative from the special administrative technical staff. There are also representatives of the associate professors, the assistant professors and the lecturers.

## Notable alumni

- [Nasser Al-Khelaifi](/source/Nasser_Al-Khelaifi), businessman, president of [Paris Saint-Germain](/source/Paris_Saint-Germain).

- [George Kotsimpos](/source/George_Kotsimpos), fitness athlete, achieved six [Guinness World Records](/source/Guinness_World_Records) in the world of physical fitness.

- [Spyridon Kapnisis](/source/Spyridon_Kapnisis), chess player. He was awarded the title of [chess grandmaster](/source/Chess_grandmaster) in 2011.

- [Filippos Sachinidis](/source/Filippos_Sachinidis), politician; briefly served as [Minister of Finance](/source/Ministry_of_Finance_(Greece)).

- [Eva Kaili](/source/Eva_Kaili), politician who served as one of the fourteen [vice presidents of the European Parliament](/source/Vice_presidents_of_the_European_Parliament).

- [Sakis (Dionysios) Karagiorgas](/source/Sakis_Karagiorgas), economist and [Greek Junta](/source/Greek_junta) resistant. Served as [Panteion University](/source/Panteion_University) academic professor rector.

### Notable professors

- [Gikas Hardouvelis](/source/Gikas_Hardouvelis), economist and former senior government official serving as chairman of the Board of Directors of the [National Bank of Greece](/source/National_Bank_of_Greece).

- [Nikos Kotzias](/source/Nikos_Kotzias), politician and diplomat who served as [Minister for Foreign Affairs](/source/Minister_for_Foreign_Affairs_(Greece)) from 2015 to 2018.

## See also

- [List of universities in Greece](/source/List_of_universities_in_Greece)

- [List of research institutes in Greece](/source/List_of_research_institutes_in_Greece)

- [European Higher Education Area](/source/European_Higher_Education_Area)

- [Education in Greece](/source/Education_in_Greece)

- [Open access in Greece](/source/Open_access_in_Greece)

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Rectoral Authorities"](https://unipi.gr/unipi/en/rectoral-authorities.html). University of Piraeus.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["The Senate"](https://web.archive.org/web/20221219100939/https://unipi.gr/unipi/en/the-senate.html). University of Piraeus. Archived from [the original](https://unipi.gr/unipi/en/the-senate.html) on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["University of Piraeus jubilatory newsletter, December 2023"](https://www.unipi.gr/unipi/el/%CE%B5%CF%80%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CF%8C%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%84%CE%B1/item/download/9044_0595ee26e5cd4800a1e2c13504c9108f.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["HAHE Supreme Council proposition on funding"](https://www.ethaae.gr/images/articles/%CE%A7%CF%81%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%BF%CE%B4%CF%8C%CF%84%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B7/%CE%95%CE%B9%CF%83%CE%AE%CE%B3%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B7_%CE%95%CE%98%CE%91%CE%91%CE%95_-_%CE%9A%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%BF%CE%BC%CE%AE_%CE%95%CF%84%CE%AE%CF%83%CE%B9%CE%B1%CF%82_%CE%95%CF%80%CE%B9%CF%87%CE%BF%CF%81%CE%AE%CE%B3%CE%B7%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82_%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B1_%CE%91%CE%95%CE%99_%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%B1_%CF%84%CE%BF_2024.pdf) (PDF).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-HQA_External_Evaluation_Report_UNIPI_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-HQA_External_Evaluation_Report_UNIPI_5-1) ["University of Piraeus – External Evaluation Report"](https://web.archive.org/web/20191211221751/https://www.adip.gr/sites/default/files/pages/44/622-final_external_evaluation_report_university_of_piraeus.pdf) (PDF). 2016. Archived from [the original](https://www.adip.gr/sites/default/files/pages/44/622-final_external_evaluation_report_university_of_piraeus.pdf) (PDF) on 11 December 2019. University of Piraeus offers some unique programs in the undergraduate and Masters level that specifically address the needs of the economy, specific needs of important industries and those of the public sector. The university has no living accommodation facilities. Specific strategies should be incorporated in the mission statement associated with specific measurable goals and objectives. The institution does not appear to have strategic goals prioritized, nor to have them broken down into measurable objectives and outcomes. The EEC recommends that the University should reduce its admissions to the doctoral programs. There is no formal research strategy in this university at present. There seems to be insufficient coordination between departmental units and Schools and the University as a whole.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Student_Guide_2017_–_University_of_Piraeus_6-0)** ["University of Piraeus Student Guide 2017"](https://web.archive.org/web/20220508021419/http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/odigos_spoudon/files/unipi.pdf) (PDF) (in Greek). University of Piraeus. Archived from [the original](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/odigos_spoudon/files/unipi.pdf) (PDF) on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2018-01-19.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["History of the University of Piraeus"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180919112315/http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/history1.html). University of Piraeus. Archived from [the original](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/history1.html) on 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2018-01-19.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Student_Guide_–_UNIPI_8-0)** ["UNIPI – Departments Student Guides"](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/odigos_spoudon/index.html) (in Greek). University of Piraeus.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["School of Economics, Business and International Studies - Πανεπιστήμιο Πειραιώς"](https://www.unipi.gr/en/school-of-economics-business-and-international-studies/). 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-08-28.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-General_Information_–_University_of_Piraeus,_School_of_Finance_and_Statistics_10-0)** ["University of Piraeus, School of Finance and Statistics"](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/school-fs-home.html).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-General_Information_–_UNIPI,_School_of_Maritime_and_Industrial_Studies_11-0)** ["University of Piraeus, School of Maritime and Industrial Studies"](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/school-mi-home.html). University of Piraeus.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-General_Information_–_University_of_Piraeus,_School_of_Information_and_Communication_Technologies_12-0)** ["University of Piraeus, School of Information and Communication Technologies"](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/school-tpe-home.html). University of Piraeus.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UNIPI_Postgraduate_Studies_13-0)** ["University of Piraeus Postgraduate Studies"](https://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/component/k2/item/510-graduate.html). University of Piraeus.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["University of Piraeus Decision 20212086 Government Gazette B 1403/8-4-2021"](https://www.des.unipi.gr/files/ma-americanstudies/fek1403b-2021-idrisi-pms-amerikanikes-spoudes.pdf) (PDF) (in Greek). University of Piraeus. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230408101019/https://www.des.unipi.gr/files/ma-americanstudies/fek1403b-2021-idrisi-pms-amerikanikes-spoudes.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 8 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Master programme in American Studies: Politics, Strategy and Economics"](https://www.des.unipi.gr/en/postgraduate/msc-american-studies). University of Piraeus. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230410110916/https://www.des.unipi.gr/en/postgraduate/msc-american-studies) from the original on 10 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["American Studies: Politics, Strategy and Economics - Master of Science (MSc) in cooperation with New York University's Center for Global Affairs"](https://www.des.unipi.gr/files/ma-americanstudies/brochure-americanstudies-2021.pdf) (PDF). University of Piraeus. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230315022121/https://www.des.unipi.gr/files/ma-americanstudies/brochure-americanstudies-2021.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 15 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["University of Piraeus: Welcomes representatives from ten American Universities in the framework of the «Pharos Summit 2022: Greek–US Collaboration in Higher Education»"](https://www.ot.gr/2022/11/12/academia/panepistimio-peiraios/panepistimio-peiraia-ypodextike-ekprosopous-apo-deka-amerikanika-panepistimia/) (in Greek). 12 November 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221112205850/https://www.ot.gr/2022/11/12/academia/panepistimio-peiraios/panepistimio-peiraia-ypodextike-ekprosopous-apo-deka-amerikanika-panepistimia/) from the original on 12 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Pharos Summit 2022: Greek–US Collaboration in Higher on the 7th of November 2022 at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center"](https://hub.uoa.gr/en/pharos-summit-2022/). [National and Kapodistrian University of Athens](/source/National_and_Kapodistrian_University_of_Athens). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230412153911/https://hub.uoa.gr/en/pharos-summit-2022/) from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Pharos Summit 2022 strengthens the academic ties between the USA and Greece"](https://greece.chs.harvard.edu/news/pharos-summit-2022). [Harvard University](/source/Harvard_University). 17 November 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221117083325/https://greece.chs.harvard.edu/news/pharos-summit-2022) from the original on 17 November 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Ambassador Geoffrey R. Pyatt's Remarks at Launch of American Studies Master's Program, University of Piraeus (UniPi)"](https://gr.usembassy.gov/ambassasdor-pyatts-remarks-at-launch-of-american-studies-masters-program-university-of-pireaus/). U.S. Embassy Greece. 22 September 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210924161000/https://gr.usembassy.gov/ambassasdor-pyatts-remarks-at-launch-of-american-studies-masters-program-university-of-pireaus/) from the original on 24 September 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["Ma ENERGY"](https://www.des.unipi.gr/en/msc-energy). *www.des.unipi.gr*. Retrieved 2023-05-11.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-UNIPI_Research_Center_22-0)** ["University of Piraeus Research Center"](http://www.kep.unipi.gr/).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["University of Piraeus: Scientific associate of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels"](https://www.ot.gr/2022/07/26/academia/panepistimio-peiraios/panepistimio-peiraia-epistimonikos-etairos-tou-ksenodoxeiakou-epimelitiriou-ellados/) (in Greek). 26 July 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230309213741/https://www.ot.gr/2022/07/26/academia/panepistimio-peiraios/panepistimio-peiraia-epistimonikos-etairos-tou-ksenodoxeiakou-epimelitiriou-ellados/) from the original on 9 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Hellenic Chamber of Hotels"](https://www.grhotels.gr/en/) (in Greek).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["Cooperation between University of Piraeus and Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry"](http://www.pcci.gr/evepimages/press20230411_F-1888970538.pdf) (PDF) (in Greek). Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. 11 April 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230412115946/http://www.pcci.gr/evepimages/press20230411_F-1888970538.pdf) (PDF) from the original on 12 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Piraeus is a pioneer in modern experiential education"](https://www.ot.gr/2023/04/11/english-edition/piraeus-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-piraeus-is-a-pioneer-in-modern-experiential-education/). 11 April 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230412152002/https://www.ot.gr/2023/04/11/english-edition/piraeus-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry-piraeus-is-a-pioneer-in-modern-experiential-education/) from the original on 12 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-27)** ["Laboratory of Quantitative Analysis in Shipping of the University of Piraeus"](https://maritime-unipi.gr/en/research/research-laboratories/laboratory-of-quantitative-analysis-in-shipping/collaborations/). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230412153040/https://maritime-unipi.gr/en/research/research-laboratories/laboratory-of-quantitative-analysis-in-shipping/collaborations/) from the original on 12 April 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HQA_External_evaluation_reports_of_Institutions_28-0)** ["Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency – External evaluation reports of Institutions"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190410085324/https://www.adip.gr/el/basic-page/619/ektheseis-exoterikis-axiologisis-idrymaton). 2016. Archived from [the original](https://www.adip.gr/el/basic-page/619/ektheseis-exoterikis-axiologisis-idrymaton) on 10 April 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-HQA_External_evaluation_reports_of_Departments_29-0)** ["Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency – External evaluation reports of Departments"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190410085553/https://www.adip.gr/el/external-evaluation-reports). 2014. Archived from [the original](https://www.adip.gr/el/external-evaluation-reports) on 10 April 2019.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-University_of_Piraeus_Administration_30-0)** ["University of Piraeus Senate"](http://www.unipi.gr/unipi/en/senate.html). University of Piraeus.

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