Department of Economics - University of Patras

The Department of Economics at the University of Patras was established in 1985 and has been based in the city of Patras since 1998. Today, it is recognised as one of the leading and most popular economics departments in Greece. Our mission is to advance economic science through high-quality teaching, applied research, and academic inquiry. We offer top-tier education across all levels of study: - Undergraduate Program in Economics - Master’s Program in Applied Economics & Data Analysis - PhD Program in Economics The Department consistently ranks among the top choices for students nationwide and is the first preference for students in Western Greece pursuing studies in economics. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in both the private and public sectors, including financial institutions, international organizations, and universities around the world. We are proud of our strong research profile, contributing significantly to economic research in Greece across a wide range of contemporary fields. Since June 2022, the Department has been housed in a new, state-of-the-art building (https://shorturl.at/qNqVP). Since 2013, it has been part of the University’s School of Economics & Business Administration.