About
The University of Thessaly is a Greek public university located in Thessaly, founded in 1984. The university includes the main campus in the city of Volos and regional campuses located in Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala, and the city of Lamia. The university's central administrative and academic building, located on the seaport seafront of Volos, it is often referred to as the main campus, but actually...
The University of Thessaly is a Greek public university located in Thessaly, founded in 1984. The university includes the main campus in the city of Volos and regional campuses located in Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala, and the city of Lamia. The university's central administrative and academic building, located on the seaport seafront of Volos, it is often referred to as the main campus, but actually the university does not have a single main site, as it has multi sites with buildings being geographically distributed within the wider region of Volos across the city districts. Enrollment for Fall 2024-2025 consisted of 45,660 undergraduates students, 4,920 master's degree-level students, 1,736 doctoral students, and 1,107 permanent teaching and research staff.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 26,976
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 28.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 3%
- Female : Male
- 51 : 49
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 651-700 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =350 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =423 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =528 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =901 | 41.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,120 | 41.8 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 601–800 | 20.1 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 1001+ | 11.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1001–1250 | 20.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Thessaly?
University of Thessaly's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1301-1400, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =937.
When was University of Thessaly founded?
University of Thessaly was founded in 1984.
What are the top subjects at University of Thessaly?
Top subjects at University of Thessaly include: Veterinary Science, Agricultural Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Agriculture & Forestry, Food Science & Technology.
Where is University of Thessaly located?
University of Thessaly is located in Volos, Greece.