Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences

Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, based in Athens, is one of the most historic higher education institutions in Greece, officially established in 1930. It is structured into four Schools comprising nine academic departments: the School of Economy and Public Administration, the School of Political Science, the School of Social Sciences, and the School of International Studies, Communication, and Culture. Today, the University hosts approximately 8,000 active students.

The University combines high-quality teaching with recognized research activity through its network of research centers, institutes, and laboratories. It is dedicated to advancing the social sciences, fostering interdisciplinary learning, and cultivating a strong connection between academia and society.

Panteion is actively engaged in international cooperation, including Erasmus+ programs, and maintains close collaboration with institutions, organizations, and the labor market. Its academic community is committed to modern educational and research approaches, the promotion of innovation, and the strengthening of global perspectives.

Schools and Departments

Panteion University is made up of four Schools, established in 2013. The Schools are split into Departments, which predate the Schools and can in turn be further split into Divisions. The Schools and Departments are staffed with serving Professors, Special Educational Staff (EEP), Lab Teaching Staff (EDIP), and Special Technical Lab Staff (ETEP). The Departments or Divisions host Labs, Centres, and Institutes. The studies offered by the Schools / Departments are structured into three cycles: first cycle (undergraduate studies), second cycle (postgraduate studies), and third cycle (doctoral studies).

Premises

Panteion University is located on Syngrou Avenue, Kallithea, close to the centre of Athens. The privately-owned facilities encompass three buildings, constructed at different eras, and beautiful gardens, making up a quaint campus.

The oldest building is the administration building, which houses the rectorate, the administrative services, the library, the department secretariats, and the events hall, where graduation ceremonies and other official events take place.

The second oldest building is the so-called “glass building” or Stasinopoulos wing, which houses classrooms, labs, and professors’ offices, mainly for the Departments of Public Administration and International, European, and Area Studies. 

The newest building, also known as the “new building” or the “seven-storey building”, houses professors’ offices from all Panteion departments, classrooms, labs, and large auditoriums for lectures or conferences.

The student restaurant is also housed in a building owned by Panteion on Lagoumitzi Street, while the University leases a building on 29 Aristotelous Street, which houses the professors’ offices for the Department of Economic and Regional Development.

The Social Policy Laboratory (KEKMOKOP) and the Regional Development Institute are housed in their own buildings on Syngrou Avenue, next to Panteion.

The Panteion Gym is located in the former Oasis Cinema in Neos Kosmos, adjacent to the metro station of the same name.

Other off-campus buildings include the neoclassical Hill building in Plaka, which houses the International Relations Institute and the Media Lab, as well as a renovated apartment in Gyzi, for the teaching needs of the Psychology Department.