Program Overview

Introduction to the Athens Program

The Athens Program is a network of 14 European technological universities and nine ParisTech Graduate Schools of Engineering. The program was created in 1997 to facilitate the exchange of students, teachers, and researchers from major European technological universities.

Goals and Objectives

The principal goal of the Athens Network is to participate together under European technological development and training programs. The network aims to facilitate the exchange of students, teachers, and researchers, and to promote cooperation among its member institutions.

Program Structure

The Athens Program is structured around an intensive program of coursework taught at each member institution during one or two sessions in November and March. This activity is called the ATHENS week. Every year, there are about 150 different intensive courses in English, French, or Spanish.

Member Institutions

The Athens Network consists of the following member institutions:

• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Budapesti Mszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem
• Czech Technical University in Prague
• Delft University of Technology
• Instituto Superior Tecnico Lisboa
• Istanbul Technical University
• KU Leuven
• Université Catholique de Louvain
• Norwegian University of Science and Technology
• Arts et Métiers ParisTech
• Chimie ParisTech
• École des Ponts ParisTech
• ENSTA ParisTech
• ESPCI ParisTech
• Institut d'Optique Graduate School
• MINES ParisTech
• Télécom ParisTech
• Politecnico di Milano
• Technische Universität München
• Technische Universität Wien
• Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
• University Politehnica of Bucharest
• Warsaw University of Technology

Activities and Events

The Athens Program organizes various activities and events, including:

ATHENS Week

The ATHENS week is an intensive program of coursework taught at each member institution during one or two sessions in November and March.

Annual Meetings

The Athens Network holds annual meetings to discuss various topics, such as the evaluation of the program, the development of new courses, and the promotion of cooperation among member institutions.

Course Offerings

The Athens Program offers a wide range of courses in various fields, including engineering, technology, and science. The courses are taught in English, French, or Spanish, and are open to students from all member institutions.

Participation and Cooperation

The Athens Program promotes participation and cooperation among its member institutions. The program encourages the exchange of students, teachers, and researchers, and provides opportunities for joint research projects and collaborations.

History and Development

The Athens Program was created in 1997, and has since grown to include 14 European technological universities and nine ParisTech Graduate Schools of Engineering. The program has undergone various developments and changes over the years, including the introduction of new courses and the expansion of its membership.

Future Plans and Prospects

The Athens Program continues to evolve and expand, with plans to introduce new courses and to strengthen cooperation among its member institutions. The program aims to promote excellence in education and research, and to provide opportunities for students, teachers, and researchers to engage in international collaborations and exchanges.