University of Peloponnese

The University of the Peloponnese was founded in 2000 (Presidential Decree 13/2000). The seat of the University is in Tripolis. The University is being developed at the level of complete Faculties in the five capitals of the Prefectures in the Region of Peloponnese. The mission of the establishment and operation of the University of the Peloponnese,is the creative contribution to the development of higher education in Greece with high quality standards,that correspond to the content of studies, research and teaching requirements of a modern University with a National, European and International scope. The University of the Peloponnese refers to Greece and the Greeks, with the ambition to develop strong ties to the Greek community and become a focal point for cooperation and intellectual creativity for Greeks all over the world. The University of the Peloponnese,like all the other Universities in the country, according to Article 1 of Law 1268/82,has the following functions: To produce and to disseminate knowledge through research and teaching, and to cultivate the arts To contribute in forming responsible people with scientific social,cultural and political awareness and To provide students with all the necessary skills that will ensure their even training for their scientific and professional careers to a rapidly changing scientific and working international environment. To help our society in facing social, cultural and developing needs by offering lifelong learning, high standard education.