Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - AUTH (reviews)

I’m not that satisfied with my experience in the ECE department in AUTh university. The department venues for classes and labs are old and not always safe, lab equipment is also old and lacking. No new professors coming in, so we end up having to cancel some classes, or end up with the same professor again and again. Also the subjects schedule is not updated to meet modern market demands. Campus is kind of ugly, missing opportunities for students. Some professors are very experienced and great in teaching though, and you can gain in depth knowledge in core engineering subjects.

I studied Electrical and Computer Engineering. I would put the university as 5/5 due to being maybe the best university in Greece. Some people would argue than in Athens there are better ones regarding the courses, but studying in Thessaloniki could be one of the best experience in your life.

About the courses, some courses have VERY good professors while some have pretty bad professors. That’s a problem but there are really some very good ones.

The campus is pretty nice and not dangerous anymore. The university as a whole have a lot of different departments which makes diversity nice and being able to go in different departments if you need so.

Also there is free food for the students near the university something that a lot of university (in Athens or in other countries) does not offer.

Rating the university I would say:
1. Courses: 8/10 – It could definitely be better. But for Balkan country it’s pretty good.
2. Professors: 8/10 – Some 10/10 and some 6/10
3. Campus life: 10/10
4. Utilities: 9/10

Overall a well organized university with some amazing professors. Facility wise not great, especially at my department (electrical and computer engineering), but everyone gives his best in order to do the job with the very best way. Campus wise, there are so many things to do that you never get bored.

Studying at AUTH is a mixed but valuable experience. The academic level is demanding and the degree is well respected. Campus life is energetic and being in the heart of Thessaloniki makes daily life enjoyable. Organization can be challeging at times, but if you are independent and proactive, the university offers many opportunities.