University of Patras (reviews)

Picturesque location however the facilities are poorly designed and do not take advantage of natural light and ventilation. There is a lack of modern equipment and the amphitheaters are usually overcrowded. Facilities like the cafeteria seem to be operating with very low standards. Overall a pleasant place to spend time and have a high profile education, however as a student you have to put in extra effort to overcome disadvantages like the ones stated.

The University of Patras is located in the greek city of Patras. Its facilities leave a lot to be desired and it’s faculty has its problems and deficiencies too. However, its curriculum is of high quality and, at least in the dept. of engineering, capable of producing professionals that can be just as competitive as their EU counterparts.

The lecture halls are nice, but they are definitely not taking into account the local climate. They are claustrophobic with little natural lighting, as they are built following Scandinavian standards. The laboratories, in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics, are… lacking to say the least. They are old, out of date and insufficiently staffed to a large degree.

Most professors are capable, with some shining examples. Some are more than deserving of their position, with lectures that are interesting, captivating and highly focused. They show great expertise in their subject and they definitely know what they are talking about. Others are, uhm, useless. Put in place by bureaucrats, through corruption and having the right connections rather than their worth as researchers and teachers.

In my opinion University of Patras is one of the best universities in the world and it has many departments to choose from! Teachers are really helpful during your studies and laboratories are a great addition! Definitely a University you’ll like, in a city you will enjoy!

I finished an integrated master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The only good thing I have to say about the programme is that the academic level of the degree is pretty high. But every other aspect of academic life is terrible. Labs are understaffed and lack supplies and the classrooms and buildings are very old, dirty and in many places destroyed to the point that they might be dangerous. It is a very rare case that a professor will be a good person that actually cares about his/her job. Finding opportunities to continue your career after your degree is something you have to do on your own and none will assist you or provide paths for you. Overall, achieving my degree was a very difficult and exhausting journey and if I could summarize it I would say “It’s not worth it”. There are other schools in the University and other Universities in Greece and Europe that might share some problems with my school but at least there are people working there that actually love their work and want to cooperate with the students to build their future together and improve the science.

After having attended my program for quite a while, I can say that the level of knowledge expected from the students is high enough to make it be at the top in my country. Nevertheless, there is a shortage of new professors which means the quality of the lessons is okay but not amazing. Moreover, the different labs have big developmental differences, with the material research sector being the most prominent and the fluid mechanics lab being a relic of what it used to be.
The food at the cafeteria is quite mediocre but edible. However, the queue for it can become quite long. On campus accommodation is available.

The University of Patras is located on a beautiful campus and is always bustling with students. It offers many STEM related groups so students can learn more of what interests them and professors always help them achieve their greatest potentials. Professors are supportive and actively engage with students to help them decide their next steps in the academic career.

Great Program great job title that opens doors to projects for Greece and other countries. If you follow the programme with the plan you can finish on time and work fast and for good pay. I would recommend it.

I am Giannis Kotsiris and I am studying electrical and computer engineering in University of Patras. I have graduated here since 2019. The ece part in Patras is one of the best in Greece and has a lot of opportunities