University of Western Macedonia
University of Western Macedonia

University of Western Macedonia

The University of Western Macedonia is a fully self-governing Legal Entity under Public Law, supervised and funded by the Greek State through the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs. In accordance with the institutional framework for Higher Education, the University is run by the Rector and Vice-Rectors, and the Senate. 

History

The University of Western Macedonia, with campuses in the cities of Kastoria, Florina, Grevena and Ptolemaida, was founded in 2003 in Kozani.

Education

The University of Western Macedonia runs 7 Schools, 21 Undergraduate and 36 Postgraduate Study Programmes, which are organised either by individual academic units (Departments) or are interdepartmental and interdisciplinary (in collaboration with other national and international universities).

Research

The University of Western Macedonia has 9 research institutes.

Career

The Careers Office offers valuable information and counselling to University students and graduates on educational issues and career options and opportunities. It creates a bond between the academic community, employers and the world of business.

Top reasons to study here

  • The University of Western Macedonia offers high-quality education and research prospects as well as full administrative support.
  • All five cities where University units are located are crime-free cities, which makes them safe for students and their families.
  • The close personal contact and intimate relationship between the teaching staff and students, which increases student motivation and improves learning.

University of Western Macedonia Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #1501 Ranking
  • 49 Scholarships
  • 261 Academic Staff
  • 18,800 Students
  • Public Institution Type

University of Western Macedonia Overview

University of Western Macedonia Scholarships

University of Western Macedonia Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Western Macedonia. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mundus MAPP
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based

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Headway
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based

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Moving Mates
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based

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Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based

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Enkla Media - Kreditkortlistan
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship

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CryptoRunner
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2026
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Western Macedonia Student Reviews & Awards

3.6

Based on 14 reviews

  • 5 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 4 Star
    8 Reviews
  • 3 Star
    2 Reviews
  • 2 Star
    0 Reviews
  • 1 Star
    2 Reviews

How Students Rated This University

  • Student Teacher Interaction 4.4
  • Admission Process 4.2
3/5

Very nice

its a really nice university in a lovely small town.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2021 - Jun 2025
Posted on Jul 2025
3/5

Univesity of western macedonia and Kozani

University of Western Macedonia is an old building that lakcs a lot of equipment that newer ones or the ones with better state funds have but mostly the proffesors are willing to educate you.

Posted by Provided by ESN
Studied from Oct 2019 - Jun 2025
Posted on Apr 2025
1/5

Très intéressant

J’ai participé au voyage d’étude à Simone Passy en 2022 avec le département sociologie de l’université cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar.

Posted by Bilaly Kante
Studied from Nov 2025 - Dec 2030
Posted on Nov 2025
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University of Western Macedonia Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top % Greece
Top % Worldwide

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World University Rankings

1501

By Times Higher Education

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

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3 year trend World University Rankings

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Housing services

  • Free accommodation is offered in the Halls of Residence in Kozani, Grevena and Florina.
  • The University of Western Macedonia offers free meals to students in all cities. There are 2 student restaurants in Kozani (on Kila campus and at 20 Constantinople Street), 2 in Florina (in the buildings of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Agriculture), in Ptolemaida, and on campus in Kastoria and Grevena.

Library services

The Library, located on the University Campus (Fourka area) ensures that the relevant support material for the University educational or other processes are properly selected, collected, disseminated, and effectively controlled and managed.

Student clubs

The Academic, Social, Cultural and Environmental Society of the University of Western Macedonia, named “Epicurus”, aims at (see Annex):

  • endorsing the cultural, intellectual, social and environmental development of Western Macedonia
  • promoting the social, economic, cultural and intellectual status both of its members and local population
  • fostering social solidarity, cooperation, unity and strengthening relations between its members and local population
  • ensuring and taking initiatives to improve hygiene, the natural environment and ecosystems, as well as raising members and local population’s awareness of environmental issues, such as environmental protection and conservation.

University of Western Macedonia Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Greece Country
Kozáni City

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