The National Technical University (NTUA) is the oldest and most prestigious educational institution of Greece in the field of technology, and has contributed unceasingly to the country's scientific, technical and economic development since its foundation in 1836. NTUA is divided into nine academic Schools, eight being for the engineering sciences, including architecture, and one for the general sciences.
The personnel of the nine Faculties include more than 700 people as academic staff, 140 scientific assistants and 260 administrative and technical staff. The total number of NTUA employees is about 1350. The total number of undergraduate students is about 8500 and the graduate students 1500. The nine Faculties are divided into 33 Departments. Scientific research in NTUA. is funded by both the public and private sectors, as well as by European Union sources. The Research Committee manages and controls the budget of research activities on all research programmes.
Website : www.ntua.gr