THE UNIVERSITY

The University of the Peloponnese was founded in accordance with the law 13/2000. It is located in Tripolis but other Faculties are in the process of being established in the capitals of the rest prefectures of the District of the Peloponnese.

The University was inaugurated on 20th September 2002 by the Prime Minister Kostas Simitis and started operating with the Department of Computer Science and Technology and the Department of Telecommunications Science and Technology which belong to the Faculty of Science and Technology.

The aim of the establishment and operation of the University of the Peloponnese is the contribution to the enhancement of higher education in the Greek province, targeting at high standards in curriculum, research and teaching, so that the demands of a University at a national, European and International level are met. The University of the Peloponnese addresses Greece and the Greek community, aspiring to develop a strong bond with the Greek homogeny and become a source of cooperation and spiritual creativity for the Greeks all around the world.