About
The University of Patras is a public university in Patras, Greece. It is the third-largest university in Greece with respect to the size of the student body, the staff, and the number of departments.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 721 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 41 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,311
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2022 |
| Atmospheric Science | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Telecommunication Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2020 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 301-400 | - | 2018 |
| Energy Science & Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2019 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2019 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
19 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-350 | - | 2022 |
| Engineering & Technology | =324 | 64.3 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 401-450 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 401-450 | - | 2021 |
| Education & Training | 401-420 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2026 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 601–800 | 16.8 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 27.5 | 2026 |
US News
12 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =425 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =428 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =449 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 526 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =596 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =611 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =621 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =663 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =725 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =785 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =836 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =923 | 43.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Patras?
University of Patras's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 721-730, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,360.
When was University of Patras founded?
University of Patras was founded in 1964.
What are the top subjects at University of Patras?
Top subjects at University of Patras include: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering.
Where is University of Patras located?
University of Patras is located in Pátrai, Greece.