Aristotle University ranks world's 16th in classical studies

For a second time in three years Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's Department of Classical Studies was ranked 16th in its field by the influential QS World University Rankings.

Some 4,500 universities were evaluated in the annual publication, including some of the world's top institutions, such as Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard.

Interestingly, the Aristotle University's classics department ranked higher than historic universities such as Yale, Bologna and Chicago.

The ranking underscores how classical studies at Aristotle University have consistently made the top 20 worldwide in recent years, successfully continuing the tradition that began in 1926 with the establishment of the Aristotle University of Philosophy. 

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