The University of West Attica (UNIWA) is a public university founded in 2018 through the merger of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and the Piraeus University of Applied Sciences. Based in the Athens metropolitan area, UNIWA has rapidly grown into one of Greece’s largest universities, serving more than 60,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is supported by over 200 permanent teaching and research staff and more than 1,000 adjunct faculty, and operates across three modern campuses that combine an applied-science orientation with solid theoretical training.
UNIWA is structured into six faculties and 27 departments spanning engineering, health and life sciences, economics and management, social sciences, the arts, and related fields. The university promotes interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and strong engagement with industry and society. With more than 60 postgraduate programmes and active doctoral research, UNIWA aims to develop graduates and researchers capable of addressing current scientific, technological, and societal challenges.
UNIWA is also active in European and international R&D, participating in programmes such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and Interreg. Its research portfolio is expanding in areas including digital health, immersive technologies, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. Through collaborations with research institutes, universities, and enterprises in Greece and abroad, UNIWA contributes to scientific progress and regional innovation, with a strong commitment to applied research, inclusivity, and excellence.
