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National Technical University of Athens

The National Technical University of Athens is the foremost Technological Institution of Greece. It has been a member of EUREC Agency since 1997. NTUA has been involved for a long time in education and research activities related to renewable energy sources. Wind energy Research and education is conducted primarily by the Renewable Energy Sources Unit (RENES) and the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Wind energy specialisation is taught mostly by professors from the Renewable Energy Sources Unit (RENES) and the Mechanical Engineering Department. The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) also contributes to the course through teaching and use of their laboratories. Individual seminars are held by representatives of the industry and visiting professors (Technical University of Delft).

Practical Information

Location
The NTUA is spread over two complexes: the first one is located at the city centre and the second one, the one where the Master students are based, at about 5km from the city centre (Zographou campus). An map of the Zographou campus with transport information can be found at http://www.ntua.gr/en_ntua/campus.htm

Accommodation
Please take care of accommodation as early as possible as there is a housing crisis in Athens at present due to the upcoming Olympic Games. Housing is extremely expensive and tricky to find.

The Erasmus office of NTUA provides a short list of hotels and shared accommodation in apartments.

Price for a room in a shared house is around 300€/month. Deposit in Greece is normally 2 months up front, so students should be prepared to have 3 months money when they move in. Landlords often request the students to provide a couple of financial recommendations. It is also recommended to budget for 1 week in a hotel whilst finding something suitable.

Health Insurance
E111 form for health insurance coverage is required: all foreign students in Greece must have adequate level of insurance for accident, illness, disability and liability. Students from non-EU countries must have medical insurance covering before coming to Greece or must draw a contract with a private Greek insurance company when arriving, in order to cover any liabilities during their period of stay.

International Students
The "Erasmus guide for foreign students", although specific to the Erasmus students, nonetheless contains a wealth of useful practical information such as how to prepare the trip to Greece, general information on NTUA and information on living in Greece. It can be downloaded at http://www.ntua.gr/eep/Doc/InfoguideIII.pdf (update of the document on the currency: Greece is part of the EURO-zone). Note that the registration procedure as described in this document does not apply to Master students.

University Services
A list of services provided by the University can be viewed at http://www.ntua.gr/en_academics/stud_services.htm

Greek Courses
For students wishing to learn Greek, the Foreign Language Centre provides facilities. Students should enquire there about the possibility to follow Greek classes. Inquiries can be addressed on the following telephone number: + 30 210 7721922-5 (11:00 am-13:00 pm)

Preparatory Knowledge
Students wishing to follow the Wind Energy specialisation are advised to focus on the following topics of the core section:

To be available soon

Contact Persons
For specific queries regarding the Wind Energy specialisation please contact the appropriate person below. For general inquiries please contact the EUREC Agency.

Prof. Arthouros Zervos: Course Director
zervos@fluid.mech.ntua.gr

Administrative and accommodation aspects
Tel: +30 210 772 3272
Fax: +30 210 772 1738
E-mail: renes@central.ntua.gr

RENES Website: http://www.ntua.gr/renes/renesengl/
Mechanical Engineering Department: http://www.mech.ntua.gr/en

National Technical University of Athens
Website: http://www.ntua.gr/en_index.htm
Postal Address: National Technical University of Athens
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Fluids Section
Polytechniou 9
157 10 Zografou
Athens
Greece

Research Activities
Different groups working in different departments on the full spectrum of renewable sources joined forces to create a suitable framework necessary for fruitful future collaboration: the Renewable Energy Sources Unit (RENES).

Research activities at NTUA cover the following subjects:

  • Wind Energy
  • Bioenergy
  • Hydro - Wave Energy
  • Renewable Energy Technologies and Bioclimatic Buildings
  • Integration of Renewable Energy Systems into Electrical Grids
  • Energy Planning and Renewable Energy Sources
  • Energy, Economy and Environmental Issues
  • Environmental Impacts
  • Energy Saving
  • Desalination using Renewable Energy Sources

Laboratory facilities include a GIS system, a large subsonic wind tunnel, a towing tank and test facilities for pumps and turbines.

More information on wind research activities carried out at NTUA can be found on http://www.fluid.mech.ntua.gr/wind/index.html

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