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Overview

Country:
Greece

Level of Outreach:
National

Field of Interest(s):
Other
Facilitation of international mobility

Supported By:
National Agency

Description

According to a new agreement between the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the highly-regarded US-based university, the two educational institutions will now offer joint undergraduate degrees to their best students.
There will be no tuition fees for NTUA students who finish their education at Columbia because the Athenian university has agreed to cover the cost with scholarships and sponsorships.

Project/Initiative Data

Start Date:
20181101

Partners

Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Columbia University of New York City

Aim

The program will begin in 12 months and will be tailored to meet the needs of honors students. The agreement is expected to be extended to the postgraduate level as well, with students from one University being able to attend the classes of the other.

Outcomes

Results of the project/initiative:
Increased international mobility of students

Impacts/Outcomes 2:
Exchange of expertise between international Universities and the Academia

Recommendations

Mobility:
Increased international mobility of students

Organisation & Contact

Organisation:
Public

Name of Organisation	National Technical University of Athens
Role	Coordinator
Address	Zografou Campus 9, Iroon Polytechniou str., 15780 Zografou
Coordinator Website	https://www.ntua.gr/el/news/ntua-at-world/item/806-anaptyssetai-i-akadimaiki-synergasia-emp-me-columbia-university</a>
Name of the Project/Initiative Coordinator	Dr. Giannis Gkolias

Additional Contact
Contact Phone	+30 2107721276
Contact Email	igolias@central.ntua.gr</a>