The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
NKUA has been actively participating in the European Erasmus training programme since 1987 and is a member of the European University CIVIS. CIVIS is part of a wider European Union effort to create a new type of University in 21st-century Europe. This is the European University that will be supported by the closest possible cooperation between the traditional University institutions.
In addition, NKUA includes:
- 15 Centers of Excellence
- 5 University Research Institutes
- University Hospitals
- 70 University Clinics
- 243 Laboratories, Libraries and Museums.
NKUA is the first Greek university to be included in the 200 best universities in the world according to the results of the world ranking of Universities “WebometricsRankingWebofUniversities”. In addition, it ranks 49th among the 3262 Universities of the European Union.
It is a University that is constantly improving its position in the World Rankings, which indicates its dynamism. Its continuous evolution is based on the steady production of new knowledge but also on the international collaborations that it establishes to develop methods and strategies for the improvement of its educational and research activities. All this is reflected in the significant number of high-quality scientific papers published. In addition, NKUA has a significant research infrastructure which is constantly improving.
Athens International Master's Programme in Neurosciences
Description of the Programme
Established in 2017, the “Athens International Master’s Programme in Neurosciences” offers high-quality postgraduate education (M.Sc.) in neuroscience. It’s an interdisciplinary and modular program that bridges molecular and cellular neuroscience to systems neuroscience and cognitive processes, including computational neuroscience and big data analytics.The program involves contributions from multiple Neuroscience Departments and Research Centers in Athens and includes theoretical and practical research training.
The purpose of the postgraduate program, “Athens International Master’s Programme in Neurosciences,” is to offer high-quality graduate education at the Master of Sciences (M.Sc.) level, focusing on the scientific field of neuroscience.
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Alumni
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The Ph.D. candidates (39.5%) continue their studies at the following Universities/Institutes:
West Virginia University, USA
Hellenic Pasteur Institute
University of Cologne, Germany
University of Sheffield, England
Aix-Marseille University, France
Biozentrum in Basel, Switzerland
Buckingham University, England
VIB-KU Leuven, Center for Brain Diseases
Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens
Medical School of the University of Athens
Max-Deldbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin, Berlin, Germany
Department of Biology of the University of Athens
Institute of Biochemistry, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
Those who are employed in Industry (21%) work in/as:
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Web Developers
- Medical Writers
- Sales Representatives
- Clinical Trials
- In the Oncology Field
Quality Policy
The “Quality Policy Statement” for the School of Science, Department of Biology, and its Postgraduate Study Programme, “Athens International Master’s Programme in Neuroscience,” outlines the department’s commitment to providing high-quality education in Greek and foreign languages. It aligns with the quality policy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA).
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NENS
Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS)
The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS, www.fens.org) Committee of Higher Education and Training (CHET), assessed the postgraduate program “Athens International master’s Programme in Neurosciences” and found that it complies with the Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS) eligibility criteria and accepted the program to be part of the NENS. Now, this program is listed on the NENS Programme Directory
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Greek Hospitality & Greek History of Neurosciences
Similar excellence in neurosciences has been carried out by contemporary Greek neuroscientists both in Greece and abroad. Greek neuroscientists publish regularly their high impact research to internationally recognized journals and conferences.
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Additional Value for Studying in Athens
In addition, Athens has great museums including the Acropolis Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Greek Folk Art and of Greek Folk Musical Instruments, the War Museum, the Benaki Museum, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the National Gallery, and others.
Students will also have the opportunity to enjoy excellent nature and coastline and the easily reached Aegean islands.