University of West Attica

Egaleo, Greece

The University of West Attica (UNIWA) was founded in March 2018 by National Law 4521, resulting from the merger of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and the Piraeus University of Applied Sciences, with the National School of Public Health joining a year later.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The official language of instruction at the University of West Attica is Greek, but there are many courses also available in English. A B2 level of English proficiency is absolutely required as proof of good knowledge of the English Language.
According to the University of West Attica studies' regulations, the grading system is in a scale from zero to ten, where successful completion of a course requires a grade of at least 5.0. The university follows completely the ECTS credit system, with an estimated workload of 20 ECTS per trimester, 30 ECTS credits per semester and 60 ECTS for a full academic year.
A complete application should include the completed and signed application form, the candidate's C.V., a University degree (Level 6 of the EQF/NQF) and Transcripts. Additional requirements may include English language certification at B2 level or higher, letters of recommendation, and in some cases NARIC recognition for degrees originating from non-Greek Universities.
The selection of postgraduate students takes place in application rounds, with the first round typically running from 01 April to 31 May and interviews conducted in early June. Successful applicants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their place, and student registration takes place from 28 September to 09 October with physical presence mandatory and no online registration option available.
The University of West Attica does not provide accommodation to its students. Students are free to select any type of accommodation according to their preferences, and it is advisable to contact the ESN (Erasmus Student Network) West Attica for help and support in finding suitable housing.
The typical cost of living includes approximately €300 per month for accommodation, €200 per month for food, and €200 per month for miscellaneous expenses, bringing the total to approximately €700 per month. The university recommends that exchange students get in contact with private dormitories in order to find the best possible solution.
Residence permits valid for the duration of studies can be granted together with the right to part-time employment with increased weekly working hours (20 hours, up from 15) and the right to remain in Greece for one year after completing studies to seek employment.
If your passport is from a country outside the EU/EEA and you wish to spend a semester at the University of West Attica, you will need to apply for a Student Visa (national visa type D) and after your admission to Greece for a Residence Permit. The Erasmus+ office of the University of West Attica will issue an Invitation Letter for visa issuance, and after entering Greece, students must apply for a Residence Permit in the Decentralized Administration with a duration equal to the duration of studies.

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