Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Greece

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki also known as Aristotelian University or the University of Thessaloniki is a university-based in Thessaloniki, Serres, Greece. The university was established in 1925 under the premiership of Alexandros Papanastassiou.

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When was Aristotle University of Thessaloniki established and why?

AUTH was officially established in 1925 by the Alexandros Papanastassiou government to promote economic and cultural growth in northern Greece. It began operating in 1926, becoming the second university in Greece after the University of Athens.

How large and diverse is AUTH today?

AUTH is the largest university in Greece, with over 100,000 students and a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It is a major center for education and research in fields including science, technology, engineering, humanities, and health sciences.

What were the university’s original faculties, and how has it expanded?

Initially, AUTH included the Faculties of Philosophy, Physics & Mathematics, and Theology. Over the decades, it expanded significantly, adding major faculties like Veterinary Medicine (1950), Engineering (1955), and Dentistry (1959), becoming a comprehensive university.