Our Vision

To become a modern and innovative university with international recognition which promotes excellence in education and research in cutting-edge fields, aiming at the scientific, technological, economic, social and cultural upgrading of our country.

Our mission

To provide high-quality education and high-level training and to promote lifelong learning with modern pedagogical methods, to produce and disseminate scientific knowledge through research and teaching, and through contribution towards addressing challenges in the fields of Science and Technology, to become a catalyst for the state and society. In particular, the mission focuses on creating added value through actions on the following three axes:

• Education
• Research, Innovation and Transfer of Know-how
• Social contribution

Education

To establish the University as an international center of university education by offering quality and competitive programmes that reflect technological and industrial developments as well as the market needs. Addressing high-level students, it offers modern teaching associated with applied research, aiming to create employable and well-educated graduates. As a higher education institution, it also seeks to promote lifelong learning for the benefit of society.

Research, Innovation and Transfer of Know-how

The University is pioneering in the production of applied research and achieving excellence in the international research area. In order to meet the challenges of society and industry, the results of the research produced at the University are transferred as know-how to society, industry and productive organizations to create innovative solutions with significant economic, social and environmental benefits. In the context of research, innovation and entrepreneurship activities, new jobs and opportunities are created for young scientists in cutting-edge sectors.

Social contribution

The University, as a living cell of society, plays a catalytic role in the social dialogue, providing substantiated proposals for important socio-economic issues. Through the network of collaborating social actors, the University promotes synergies to promote culture, the environment, health and sport.

Our Values

The values ​​governing the code of conduct that each member of the university community should demonstrate in the day-to-day handling of our work are related to the principles of good administration and effective corporate governance.

The core values ​​of the University's professional code are as follows:

Responsibility for pursuing continuous improvement in performance to deliver optimal quality solutions and services, as well as professionalism and taking of responsibility of actions.

Consistency towards effective performance of tasks and evaluation of the result, implementation of legislation, rules, internal procedures and compliance with timetables.

Transparency for trust and confidence building within and outside the University community, validity in communication, provision of clear information and integrity.

Passion / Enthusiasm, zealous work and active participation in the University's events, providing suggestions for improvement and promoting innovation and development both at personal and university level.

Meritocracy and ensuring impartiality in our activities, credibility, honesty and the pursuit of fair and equal treatment among us and our external partners.

Ethics, in other words, concern of the University and the wider community, confidentiality in issues regarding the University, students and external associates and cultivation of excellent relationships with colleagues and the entire academic community.