The
Technological Educational Institute
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of
Western Macedonia
Western Macedonia ( el, Δυτική Μακεδονία, translit=Ditikí Makedonía, ) is one of the thirteen regions of Greece, consisting of the western part of Macedonia. Located in north-western Greece, it is divided into the regional uni ...
(TEIWM; el, Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα (ΤΕΙ) Δυτικής Μακεδονίας; formerly Technological Educational Institute of Kozani, Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Κοζάνης, TEIKOZ) was a state-run institute of highest education based in
Kozani
Kozani ( el, Κοζάνη, ) is a city in northern Greece, capital of Kozani regional unit and of Western Macedonia. It is located in the western part of Macedonia, in the northern part of the Aliakmonas river valley. The city lies above sea ...
,
Greece
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.
["''The EEC was impressed by the performance and teaching achievements of the TEIWM, especially in terms of programmes design and delivery. There are some areas where weaknesses are identified such as research and internationalization of the institution and staffing problems.''"]
The institution also operated satellite campuses in the nearby towns of
Kastoria
Kastoria ( el, Καστοριά, ''Kastoriá'' ) is a city in northern Greece in the region of Western Macedonia. It is the capital of Kastoria regional unit, in the geographic region of Macedonia. It is situated on a promontory on the weste ...
,
Florina
Florina ( el, Φλώρινα, ''Flórina''; known also by some alternative names) is a town and municipality in the mountainous northwestern Macedonia, Greece. Its motto is, 'Where Greece begins'.
The town of Florina is the capital of the F ...
,
Grevena
Grevena ( el, Γρεβενά, ''Grevená'', , rup, Grebini) is a town and municipality in Western Macedonia, northern Greece, capital of the Grevena regional unit. The town's current population is 13,374 citizens (2011). It lies about from Ath ...
and
Ptolemaida
Ptolemaida ( el, Πτολεμαΐδα, Ptolemaïda, Katharevousa: Πτολεμαΐς, ''Ptolemaïs'') is a town and a former municipality in Kozani regional unit, Western Macedonia, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of th ...
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History
Formerly known as TEI of Western Macedonia, now University of Western Macedonia, was established in 1976 as a vocational school, and was accredited as a Higher (1983) and later Highest (2001) Educational Institution. A series of legislative acts solidified the equality of universities of applied sciences with Greek universities (Ν.2916/2001, Ν.3549/2007, Ν.3685/2008, Ν.3794/2009, N.4001/2011).
On the 25th of February in 2019, TEI of Western Macedonia merged with the University of Western Macedonia, and together they formed the existing University of Western Macedonia with its main campus in Kozani.
Schools and departments
The university includes four Schools, consisting of eleven Departments.
Academic evaluation
In 2016 the external evaluation committee gave TEI of Western Macedonia a ''Positive evaluation''.
The ATHENA Reform Plan restructured the institute's departments in 2013.
See also
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University of Western Macedonia
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List of universities in Greece
Universities in Greece form one part of constitutionally-recognized institutions with degree awarding powers. According to Greece's Constitution, higher education institutions (HEIs) include universities, polytechnics, some specialist HEIs, a ...
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TEI of Central Macedonia
References
External links
TEI of Western Macedonia - Official Webpage
Hellenic Quality Assurance and Accreditation Agency (HQA)
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West Macedonia
Western Macedonia ( el, Δυτική Μακεδονία, translit=Ditikí Makedonía, ) is one of the thirteen regions of Greece, consisting of the western part of Macedonia. Located in north-western Greece, it is divided into the regional unit ...
Educational institutions established in 1976
Education in Western Macedonia
1976 establishments in Greece
Buildings and structures in Western Macedonia