Welcome to the

1. Welcome to the

2. ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF THE PELOPONNESE (UOP) • Ιs a modern, multidisciplinary, regional and multi-campus university • Established in 2000 and began operating in 2002 • Located in the region of the Peloponnese, an area that haw always had a particularly rich and significant contribution to Greek history and culture • Comprises five Schools & nine Faculties • Offering studies in all three cycles: undergraduate, postgraduate and Doctoral

3. MISSION INTO ACTION! At the University of the Peloponnese we view our mission as threefold: Education – Research – Service to Society In order to fulfil our mission: • We rely on our people, both our staff and students • We contribute to the development of the region, responding to social, cultural and economic needs • We promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge in the society

4. PRIMARY AIMS • Transmit and disseminate knowledge through teaching • Cultivate the arts • Promote the search for scientific truth • Develop the students’ capacity to learn and think critically • Foster the free movement of ideas • Cultivate academic ethos and high civic responsibility among the students • Provide them with the requisite tools that will ensure their successful scientific and professional career • Promote international collaborations • Uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in its governance, building internal and external trust

5. FACTS & FIGURES • 5 Schools & 9 Faculties • 3 Level Study (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral) • 15 Master Programmes • 5.005 Bachelor students • 893 Master Students • 254 Doctoral students

8. INTERNATIONALISATION • The University internationalisation policy is a top priority • Our Institution is continuously building its European and international profile and developing its partnerships • Another aim of primary importance underpinning the University’s function and organisation at every level is the enhancement of quality and the promotion of quality culture across the Institution

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10. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES & PROJECTS √ Research and the production of new knowledge is also one of the main functions of universities √ The University of the Peloponnese participation rates in European and international research activities, projects and collaborations are constantly on the rise.

11. √ 47 International Research Programmes √ 52 National Funded Programmes 8

12. ERASMUS @ UOP “Changing lives, opening minds!”

13. We were extremely lucky to meet the best and funniest students in University of Peloponnese with whom we had great time and memorable trips with whom we had great time and memorable trips” Maria, Erasmus Student from Estonia Nafplio took me some very good friends, the fate of being able to travel and discover a beautiful country with good people and the desire to be back soon” Gabriel. Erasmus Student from Spain

14. ”I can say with all honesty; I have changed my view of the world; as a result of my studies at the University of the Peloponnese… Greece makes me feel like I am in my home.” Burcu, Erasmus Student from Turkey “My being in Greece was the most exciting thing I have done in my 3,5 years of study in Tallinn Healthcare College… …to be continued!

15. What’s next?

18. … To Europe2020!

19. Thank you for your Attention!