Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus

Piraeus University of Applied Sciences

ΑΕΙ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑ ΤΤ
Type	Public
Established	1976
President	L. Vrizidis
Academic staff	1000
Administrative staff	250
Students	20,000
Location	Aigaleo, Attica Pireus, Attica, Greece
Website	[1]

The Piraeus University of Applied Sciences (TEIPIR; Greek: Ανώτατο Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Πειραιά Τεχνολογικού Τομέα, (ΑΕΙ ΠΕΙΡΑΙΑ ΤΤ)) was established by a special law in 1976 from the merger of the Anastasiadis School, founded in 1947, and the Sivitanidios School founded in 1957. The institution provides a high level of technological education combined with applied research in selected areas. The TEI Piraeus reserves standing partnerships with other domestic and foreign educational and research institutions in order to continuously improve the level of study. The Foundation also participates in several European Union programs for international cooperation and dissemination of knowledge.^[2]

The degrees of Piraeus University of Applied Sciences

The Piraeus University of Applied Sciences has more than twenty different degrees ranging from the fields of arts and social sciences to those in applied sciences and engineering. Registered students reach the 20000 and the regular and temporary faculty lists 2000 people. The operation of the institution maintains its administrative staff consists of two hundred fifty people or so. The graduate programs of TEI Piraeus enjoy the special attention of management and support staff from institutions of cooperationisis widely accepted by the market.^[3]

Piraeus University of Applied Sciences in Greek Universities

The Piraeus University of Applied Sciences is one of the fifteen independent and self-TEI which, together with the universities are the national system of highest education in accordance with Greek laws 2916/2001,3549/2007 and 4009/2011.The TEI differ from Greek universities because of the more applied character aspects of their studies. Their degrees, and those of Greek universities, are the only degrees of higher education in the country recognized by the Greek Government and the EU. Graduates in "Universities" and "T.E.I." may continue their studies at postgraduate level, under the same conditions.^[4]

Piraeus University of Applied Sciences area

Piraeus University of Applied Sciences Buildings are in a grove 100,000 sq.m in the wider area which housed the Academy of Plato. The institute is located near the port of Piraeus and in the metropolitan area of Athens. Regular bus services connect the TEI to the centers of Athens and Piraeus and the rest of Attica. Also, bus lines associated with Aegaleo metro station which is two kilometers.^[5]

Schools

1.School of Applied Technology^[6]

2.School Administration and Εconomy^[7]

3a.General Sections^[8]

3b.Foreign Languages and Physical Education^[9]

1. SAT (School of Applied Technology)

I) Department of Civil Engineering^[10]

The object of study the Department of Civil Engineering at the Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus on applications related to the design, construction and management of public and private construction projects,integrated in the broader context of architectural standards and building code / building regulations and requirements for energy planning and mitigating the environmental impacts of these projects.

II) Department of Mechanical Engineering^[11]

The Engineering Department is in the School of Applied Technology, TEI of Piraeus. Its mission is to promote the teaching and applied research, development and transfer of technological knowledge in the field of Engineering.To acquire the necessary knowledge, the Department is developing a suitable theoretical background to study high-level laboratory and practical training, and organization infrastructure for applied technological research. With the theoretical and applied scientific training that graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the greatly increased demands of work in the best possible way.

ΙΙΙ) Department of Electronics Engineering^[12]

The curriculum of the Department of Electronics TEI covers the subject of Electronics and application in the fields of industrial automation, telecommunications, and information technology.

ΙV) Department of Electrical Engineering^[13]

The curriculum of the Department cover the subjects of the application of science and technology of Electrical Engineering, with emphasis on electric energy systems and installations, automation, electronics and information systems and communications.

V) Department of Automation^[14]

The curriculum of the Department of Automation TEI covers the subject of automatic control systems in their general operating principles, but also in all kinds of systems found in all disciplines,systems, i.e. electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, chemical, biological, mechatronics and telematics.

VI) Department of Computer Systems^[15]

The Department of Computer Systems has the task of the culture of science and technology of computing, information processing and applications thereof, and technology training engineers for the needs of industry, research, economy and education.

VII) Department of Textile Engineering^[16]

The curriculum of the Department of Textiles covers the subject of the application of science in mechanical and chemical processing of natural, artificial and synthetic fibers for textile production.

2. SAE (School Administration and Εconomy)

I) Department of Business Administration^[17]

The curriculum of the Department of Business Administration on implementation of management science in every field of activity of enterprises. The application of management science begins with establishing and expanding the company throughout its lifetime. Does the business environment, organization, planning, decision making and dealing with various problems in production.

II) Accounting and Finances Department^[18]

The curriculum of the Department of Accounting School of Management and Finance covers the subject of study and application of accounting.Pursue further the systematic and comprehensive information for decision making, research and promotion of Accounting Science and fully meets the requirements of N. 2515/1997 (FEK 154 / A ') adopted by the profession "Accountant".

III) Tourism Department^[19]

The curriculum of the Department of Tourism Enterprise covers the subject of Management Science with specialization in implementing tourism enterprises, both private and public sectors.

3a. GS (General Sections)

I) Department of Physics, Chemistry and Materials Technology^[20]

The object of study the Department is to study and develop the ability to apply knowledge in subjects Physics, Chemistry and Materials Technology, with emphasis on implementation issues associated with the objects of the Departments of specialization. Are also developing special educational programs and activities, research projects and practical work activities of students.

II) Department of Mathematics^[21]

The Department covers the subjects of Mathematics and Computer Programming in all languages and the object of Applied Informatics in all parts of the TEI specification. Also in the Research Committee of the Technological Institute and in cooperation with financial institutions of government and private sector operates training programs in applied computing for graduates. It also participates in cooperation with other postgraduate domestic or foreign Universities.

3b. FLPE (Foreign Languages and Physical Education)

I) Foreign Languages^[22]

The curriculum of the Department relating to Language and the teaching of one or more languages: English - French - Italian - German, particularly the Foreign Specialty terminology, so that those languages to meet the educational needs of students and in their future professional direction.

II) Physical Education^[23]

The Centre of Foreign Languages and Physical Education at S.T.E.I.(Supreme Technological Educational Institute Piraeus enables students and female students, in attendance at our institution to engage in sporting activities, individual and team events in order to use their free time and have the opportunity to exercise and have fun.

The Department of Physical Education Center announces its schedule of events in the beginning of each academic year, which may be involved in their declarations interested students and female students. In the first phase are the Indoor Championships and then generated representative groups ATEI Piraeus, the participation of our Foundation National Student Championships. The jurisdiction of the Department of Physical Education and is part of learning traditional dances, which aims to enable students and female students to learn about the Greek tradition and contribute to the preservation of musical and dance heritage. Established dance group that has been public appearances with great success. Finally a delegation of students and teachers participate in national celebrations October 28 and March 25 with a wreath in honor of the heroes at the Tomb of G. Karaiskaki.

Master education (postgraduate taught degrees)

The Piraeus University of Applied Sciences operates 15 Approved Graduate Courses independently or in cooperation with universities and abroad.^[24]

1. The Civil Engineering Department participates as a second party to Kingston University in the operation of self-financing Postgraduate Studies concerning Management in Construction, which has two directions:^[25]

a) “Management in Construction”

b) “Structural Design and Construction Management”

The program is being adapt to the demands and requirements of Law 3685/2008, as part of implementing the relevant provisions, and the Working Rules of Postgraduate Studies of TEI Piraeus.

According to the above legal, institutional and regulatory framework, a proposal to establish robust Postgraduate Studies concerning Policies and Techniques Applied Environmental Protection has been approved by the General Assembly of the Department.

2. The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus, in collaboration with the Faculty of Engineering Kingston University London, carried out successfully 9isynechi year, recognized by the Ministry of Education Postgraduate Course entitled:^[26]

MSc Advanced Industrial & Manufacturing Systems

The Department of Electronics participates in two Inter-University - Master Courses in partnership with universities and abroad:^[27]

3. MSc in Networking and Data Communication

4. MSc in Technologies of Information and Communication Technology for Education

5. The Automation Department of Technological Institute of Piraeus and University of the West of Scotland, Great Britain involved in organizing the Graduate Studies Program entitled "Master of Science in Quality Management". To program approved by the Ministry of Education (Official Gazette 738V/18-05-2004).^[28]

6. Parts of Electronics and Automation, TEI Piraeus and the School of Computing & Information Systems, University of Kingston in Great Britain involved in the organization of Postgraduate Studies with the title «Master of Science in Networking and Data Communications». The program is approved by the Ministry of Education (Official Gazette 738V/18-05-2004, as amended by the Gazette: 1881/29-12-2006).^[29]

7. MSc on Information Technology:The program aims to provide graduates specializing in Information Technology. Specifically, it aims at specialization graduates who have special knowledge and skills in Information Technology.^[30]

8. The Department of Business Administration operate Postgraduate Courses:^[31]

9. "Health Administration" in conjunction with the University of Piraeus (GG 442 / B / 2004)

The stand-alone PSP "INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION" with specialization in Marketing and Human Resource Management (E5/43596/FEK 1476/22.07.2009/t. B)

10. The University of Kentucky in partnership with the Technological Institute of Piraeus in Greece organized by the graduate MBA program at the premises of TEI Piraeus. The program is the only accredited MBA American University in Greece and is part of the Law 2916/2001 and its recognition is published in the Official Gazette, Gazette vB 738 '/ 18.5.2004.The program lasts 18 months (three semesters). The degree is issued in the U.S.^[32]

11. The purpose of this PSP the Master of Accounting graduate education to meet the increasing professional demands of the labor market and the deepening of the items on a theoretical level. The promotion of Accounting and Finance Research is also an important objective of this Master Plan.^[33]

The General Department of Mathematics operate Postgraduate Courses:^[34]

12. Educational Technology and Human Resources Development Department of Elementary Education, University of Athens in partnership with the Department of Mathematics, TEI of Piraeus

13. MSc in Project Management Seattle University in partnership with the Department of Mathematics, TEI of Piraeus

14. MSc in e-Commerce Kingston University London in partnership with the Department of Mathematics, TEI of Piraeus

15. MSc in Energy Heriot-Watt University The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus, in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University implements for the eighth consecutive year the MSc in Energy.^[35]

16. MSc in Health ManagementEuropean University of Cyprus The Department of Business administration, Technological Educational Institute of Piraeus, in collaboration with European University of Cyprus. ^[36]

Notes and references

Coordinates: 37°58′41″N 23°40′19″E / 37.978°N 23.672°E / 37.978; 23.672