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The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, usually referred to simply as the University of Athens (UoA), is a public university in Zografou, Athens, Greece. It has been in continuous operation since its establishment in 1837 and is the oldest higher education institution of the modern Greek state and the first contemporary university in the Eastern Mediterranean. Today it is one of the largest universities by enrollment in Europe, with over 100,000 registered students. Research in the University of Athens includes almost all research interests. Such research in the university is associated with that conducted by the hospitals and research institutes of the metropolitan area, including the National Research Center for Physical Sciences Demokritos, the National Research Foundation (EIE), the National Observatory of Athens, the Hellenic Pasteur Institute, the Alexander Fleming Biomedical Sciences Research Center, the Athens High Performance Computing Laboratory, the National Centre for Marine Research (NCMR) and the Foundation for Biomedical Research of the Academy of Athens (BRFAA). Research conducted in the institutes of the metropolitan area of Athens accounted for more than 50% of the ISI-indexed scientific publications coming from Greece. The Department of Informatics and Telecommunications has been ranked continuously among the 100 most important research institutes in the field of Computer Science, according to Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Throughout its history, a sizeable number of University of Athens alumni have become notable in many varied fields, both academic and otherwise. Moreover, 2 Nobel prize-winners have studied or taught at Athens, with both their prizes being in Literature. Fifteen Greek prime ministers and three Greek presidents have studied at the University of Athens.

As the largest university in Greece, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a vibrant academic institution located in the heart of Thessaloniki. Its main campus spans 33.4 hectares and hosts 10 faculties comprising 40 schools, along with one independent school. With over 73,000 students—including 65,000 undergraduates and more than 8,000 postgraduates (nearly 4,000 at the doctoral level)—the university is a hub of research, learning, and innovation. The academic community includes 2,000+ faculty members, supported by a dedicated team of researchers, lab staff, language instructors, and technical personnel. Some academic and administrative units are located off-campus, including facilities in other regions, to meet specific operational and educational needs. The Aristotle University continues to play a pivotal role in shaping higher education and research in Greece and beyond.

The University of Ioannina, founded in 1964, is a leading public academic institution in Northwestern Greece. With 11 schools and 23 departments, the University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across sciences, humanities, engineering, health sciences, and the arts. Committed to excellence in research and teaching, it hosts over 20,000 students and maintains strong links with international institutions through collaborations, mobility programs, and joint research projects. Located in the city of Ioannina, a vibrant cultural and educational hub, the University combines tradition with innovation, aiming to contribute actively to the academic, social, and economic development of the region and beyond.