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University of Thessaly

Vólos, Greece +7
Global Rank Top 15.5% # 1019 Worldwide
  • 0 PhDs
  • 21
  • 4.1
  • Top 13.5%

University of Thessaly About

University of Thessaly is a prominent institution of Higher Education aiming to promote scientific knowledge through teaching and research, and to contribute to the cultural and economic development of the local community, and the society at large.

History

The University of Thessaly was founded in 1984 and has elected the first Rectorate Board in 1998. Its administrative and academic centre is in the city of Volos. In order to serve the needs of the region of Thessaly, its first Departments were based on agricultural, educational and technological sciences.

Education

  • Today, University of Thessaly, with 37 Departments and 8 schools, is the third biggest University in Greece, with its own identity and with a prominent position in our national educational system. University of Thessaly provides 105 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, and extra-curricular modules in specific research and business fields.
  • It is known for its excellent research performance and outstanding scientific achievements, in accordance with the international standards. The excellent equipped Laboratories of the different Departments and Research Units have a number of well-trained researchers to support them.

Research

Research Laboratories:

School of Engineering

  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Department of Planning and Regional Development
  • Department of Civil Engineering
  • Department of Architecture Engineering
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Department of Primary Education
  • Department of Pre-School Education
  • Department of Special Education
  • Department of History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology

School of Agricultural Sciences

  • Department of Agriculture Crop Production and Rural Environment
  • Department of Icthyology and Aquatic Environment

School of Health Sciences

  • School of Medicine
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science
  • Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Career

The Bureau of Career and Employment (B.C.E.) of the University of Thessaly is a new unit, whose role is to formulate the strategy, vision and policies of the University regarding labor market liaising and the professional careers of its graduates. In this context, B.C.E. coordinates the Units – and their activities – under its supervision, implements joint publicity and sensitization activities, manages and operates an integrated database and is responsible for the evaluation and quality control of all activities undertaken by the Bureau and it affiliated Units.

University of Thessaly Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1021 Ranking
  • 21 Scholarships
  • 599 Academic Staff
  • 18,036 Students
  • 361 Students (int'l)
  • 7,755 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

University of Thessaly Overview

University of Thessaly Scholarships

University of Thessaly Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Thessaly. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1550 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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BOCSCI Inc.
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based

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Creative BioMart
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based

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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available

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University of Thessaly Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 13.5% Greece
Top 15.5% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

1021

By U.S. News & World Report

Dropped 84 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
888 937 1021

World University Rankings

No 2027 Ranking

By Times Higher Education

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
- 1001 -

Academic Ranking of World Universities

No 2026 Ranking

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2024 2025 2026
801 - -

QS World University Rankings

1201

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2025 2026 2027
- - 1201

Student services

The Career Office of the University of Thessaly is mainly associated with the effective transition of its graduates to the labour market.

The main objective of the Liaison Office of the University of Thessaly is the undertaking of every required action and initiative aiming at:

  • the promotion and dissemination of results of the scientific research carried out in the University of Thessaly, in the form  either of new knowledge or  of specific products,
  • the provision of specialized scientific and technical services to all interested users  and
  • the economic exploitation of the results of the university research.

Housing services

Accommodation with a very small charge is provided to eligible ( according to financial criteria) students in the city of Volos, where there is a Student Residence Hall.

There is also an accommodation grant of 100 € per month for the undergraduate foreign students of countries outside EU. For the Greek students and also the students of countries members of EU there is an accommodation grant of 1000 € per year depending on academic and financial criteria.

Library services

The statement of the Library's mission and aims constitutes its roadmap in the daily practice field, as well as for planning short-term and long-term actions regarding the development and upgrade of the Library's information services and internal operations. This set of objectives is revised following the dictates of new developments in the Library's direct and indirect environment.

ICT services

The Directorate of Computerization offers a complete list of online services, the knowledge database, user support and online submission of requests and the website of Library and Information Centre for access to online search and tracking of information sources and scientific content.

Medical services

According to the Ministry of Education Circular, uninsured undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as doctoral candidates, are entitled to full medical and hospital care.

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is a free card offering access to public medical care under the same conditions and cost (in some countries, there is no cost) as the insured citizens of the country.

Campus life

The “Pedion Areos” Campus (Athinon & Sekeri Str.) used by the Departments of the School of Engineering. The Campus includes the renovated buildings of the former Water Pump Manufacturing Paparrigas Factory (where the Departments of Architecture, Civil and Mechanical Engineering operate) and the new building of the Department of Planning and Regional Development, which is a modern construction with an impressive roof.

Sports facilities

The PEO aims at encouraging the students of the University of Thessaly to participate in Sport activities, to keep fit and strengthen body and soul through physical training and rivalry. It also aims at organizing several championships among the different Departments of the University and finally at participating in interuniversity sports events.

  • Athletics( track and field)
  • Team Games ( Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Futsal)
  • Swimming
  • Judo
  • Aerobic/Yoga

Student clubs

  • The Theatre Group has an active artistic presence with many successful performances and creative work since 2006.
  • The persons participating in the Theatre Group are all students of the different Departments of the University of Thessaly. Working all together makes them learn how to cooperate and express themselves through art.

University of Thessaly Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Greece Country
Vólos City
#2 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Tríkala City
#3 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Kardítsa City
#4 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Lárisa City
#5 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Lamía City
#6 Branch Campus
Italy Country
Roma City
#7 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Goúvai City
#8 Branch Campus
Greece Country
Týrnavos City

University of Thessaly Student Reviews & Awards

4.1

Based on 74 reviews

  • 5 Star
    25 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    37 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    8 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    1 Review
  • 1 Star
    3 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Overall Satisfaction 4.1
4/5

Interesting subjects good facilities

The university has a lot of new buildings and facilities, interesting and modern subjects, uses a lot of new technologies and methods. Some of the professors are not very capable, and the government does not provide enough money to support the university.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Aug 2026
4/5

AI dream

"My BS experience has been transformative. I loved the supportive faculty, hands-on learning, and diverse peer group. While the course load was challenging, I'd have liked more industry connections. Overall, I'm grateful for the knowledge, skills, and connections I've gained, and I'm excited to apply them in my future endeavors."

Posted by Muhammad Shoaib
Studied from Dec 2025 - Dec 2029
Posted on Dec 2025
1/5

Worthy

What I really appreciated about my studies was the multidisciplinary approach, which allowed me to understand plant production not only from a technical perspective but also in relation to sustainability, environmental protection, and rural development. The curriculum helped me develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a scientific mindset. Additionally, laboratory work and field-based courses enhanced my practical experience and connected theory with real agricultural challenges. One area that could be improved is the further strengthening of hands-on training and collaboration with the agricultural industry, as well as the integration of more modern technologies and digital tools used in contemporary agriculture. Expanding opportunities for internships and international exposure would also be beneficial. Overall, my study experience was intellectually stimulating and formative. It provided me with solid academic knowledge, practical skills, and a deeper appreciation of the role of agriculture in sustainable development, preparing me well for further studies and professional growth.

Posted by Evangelia Anastasia Papafilippou
Studied from Sep 2020 - Feb 2026
Posted on Jan 2026
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