University of Western Macedonia, Greece
University of Western Macedonia, Greece

University of Western Macedonia, Greece

About

The University of Western Macedonia (UoWM) is a public institution in Northern Greece with modern campuses and a strong focus on innovation. It offers programs across engineering, sciences, business, health, arts, and education, blending theory with hands-on learning. With active research in areas like sustainability, energy, and digital transformation, and close ties to industry and international partners, UoWM prepares students for impactful careers in a global context.

The University of Western Macedonia (UoWM) is a vibrant public educational institution in Northern Greece. With modern campuses throughout the region of Western Macedonia and an innovative academic culture, UoWM combines rigorous scientific research with real-world impact. Its departments cover the fields of engineering and technology, natural and social sciences, business and economics, health sciences, arts, and education, creating an interdisciplinary environment where ideas meet practice.

Teaching at UoWM is student-centered. Courses combine strong theoretical foundations with laboratory work, studio practice, field projects, and digital learning. Students benefit from the guidance of faculty who are active researchers and professionals.
Research at UoWM addresses pressing societal challenges such as energy transition, sustainability, artificial intelligence and data science, advanced manufacturing, and digital transformation. The University collaborates closely with industry, start-ups, local authorities, and international partners, offering internships, applied projects, and innovation initiatives that prepare graduates for high-impact careers.

UoWM is welcoming and globally oriented, providing programs in Greek as well as in English, participates in mobility and exchange programs, and fosters an inclusive academic community.
Guided by its mission of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, the University of Western Macedonia empowers students to become skilled professionals and active citizens.

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UOWM in numbers

  • 21 undergraduate study programs
  • 36 postgraduate study programs
  • 2 English-language undergraduate programs
  • 15.000 undergraduate students
  • 2.900 postgraduate students
  • 47 Laboratories
  • 700 Research projects (2017-2021)
  • 9 Research Institutes
  • First 10 spin-offs
  • 200+ Partner Universities
  • 185+ Erasmus bilateral agreements

    The University of Western Macedonia runs Schools and Departments in five cities in Western Macedonia (Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, Grevena, Ptolemaida). The main campus is located in the Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP) in Kozani, and accommodates the University Administration authorities, 3 departments of the School of Engineering and a library. The second campus in Kozani, in the area of Kila, accommodates the School of Economics, 2 of the 5 departments of the School of Engineering, a library, the Hall of Residence, a student restaurant (there is a second restaurant in the city centre) and the university gym.

    • Three Departments of the School of Engineering (Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Chemical Engineering) are located in the main Campus, in the Active Urban Planning Zone (ZEP) in Kozani and two in the campus in the area of Kila in Kozani (Department of Mineral Resources Engineering and Department of Product & Systems Design Engineering). All Departments cater for cutting-edge training and research in state-of-the-art laboratories.
    • The School of Economics runs 7 Departments, of which 4 (Accounting and Finance, International and European Economic Studies, Regional and Cross-border Development Studies and Management Science and Technology) run courses in Kozani. The Departments of Business Administration, and Statistics & Insurance Science, and the Department of Economics run courses in Grevena, and Kastoria, respectively.
    • The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is located in Florina (3rd km Florina-Niki) and Kastoria. The School runs 4 Departments in Florina (Primary Education, Early Childhood Education and Psychology), and one in Kastoria (Communication & Digital Media), where there is also a student restaurant and library.
    • The School of Agriculture is located on the University farm in Florina, where there are the administration services building, the main building, the hall of Residence and student restaurant, the library and sports facilities.
    • The School of Fine Arts is located in Florina (3rd km Florina-Niki), and in the village Psarades, Prespes, where there are laboratories and exhibition areas. The School is going to be re-located in a new campus building in Florina.
    • The School of Science runs courses in Kastoria (Fourka) in 2 Departments, the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Informatics.
    • The School of Health Sciences is located in Ptolemaida and runs 2 courses in the Department of Midwifery and the Department of Occupational Therapy.

    The University of Western Macedonia offers free meals to students in all cities. There are 2 student restaurants in Kozani (on Kila campus and at 20 Constantinople Street), 2 in Florina (in the buildings of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Agriculture), in Ptolemaida, and on campus in Kastoria and Grevena.

    Free accommodation is offered in the Halls of Residence in Kozani, Grevena and Florina.

      UoWM Alumni

      UoWM alumni community aims at:

      • monitoring graduates’ careers
      • connecting graduates with the alumni community and strengthening relations with the University
      • creating bonds between graduates and companies as well as professional bodies
      • providing scientific, professional and social support to graduates (e.g. opportunities for lifelong learning programmes, seminars, workshops, conferences, postgraduate courses, etc.)
      • facilitating graduates’ access to the labour market

      The Association submits an Action Plan and Report to the Study, Careers & Placement Service, to the Rector’s Council and QAU.

        Why choose the University of Western Macedonia?

        Because:

        • UoWM offers high-quality education and research prospects as well as full administrative support. You will study in a University with excellent facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Soon new campuses will host the School of Engineering in Kozani and the School of Fine Arts in Florina, increasing quality standards in education and research.
        • All five cities where University units are located are crime-free cities, which makes them safe for students and their families.
        • Western Macedonia is a region with vibrant cultural activity and a long folklore and ethnographic culture. A number of cultural events take place throughout the year in all UoWM cities, such as the Carnival in Kozani, Ragoutsaria in Kastoria, Prespia in Agios Achillios in Prespa, the bonfires and the Cinema Festival in Florina, etc. In this context, the University also gives new students the opportunity to develop their own skills, both on and off-campus. This is reflected in the large number of student clubs and societies, which satisfy a wide range of interests and include discipline-related activities and various Art and Sports events.
        • UoWM is easily accessible. Transport is possible along Egnatia Motorway and the Ionian Road, and there are frequent flights from Kozani to Athens and a regular bus service linking all University cities with other cities in Greece.
        • Western Macedonia is a place with exquisite natural beauty, famous for flora biodiversity, a large number of rivers, lakes, and attractive places to visit. It is the perfect place for alternative tourism as well as winter tourism, offering several winter and ski resorts and destinations.

        A good reason to study here is the close personal contact and intimate relationship between the teaching staff and students, which increases student motivation and improves learning.

        You will have a great time here! After all, student life means fun, and life at the University of Western Macedonia offers lots of it!

        Academic, social, cultural and environmental society of Western Macedonia

        The Academic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Society of the University of Western Macedonia, named “Epicurus”, aims at (see Annex):

        • endorsing the cultural, intellectual, social and environmental development of Western Macedonia
        • promoting the social, economic, cultural and intellectual status both of its members and local population
        • fostering social solidarity, cooperation, unity and strengthening relations between its members and local population
        • ensuring and taking initiatives to improve hygiene, the natural environment and ecosystems, as well as raising members and local population’s awareness of environmental issues, such as environmental protection and conservation.

        The Society submits an Action Plan and Report to the Department of Public and International Relations, the Rector’s Council and QAU.

        • Decentralized Administration of Epirus and Western Macedonia

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