The TEI of Kavala was founded in 1976, and its current form is a result of many institutional reforms and changes.
Originally established as an educational centre for vocational studies under Presidential Decree 748/76 and Law 652/70, it was recognised in 1983 as an institute of technology by Law 1404/83.
In 2001 it was upgraded to a higher educational institute by Law 2916/01 and since 2007 it is recognised as a university-level institute (Law 3549/07).
However, the term "university" is not widely used, because the term "technological educational institute" (TEI for short) is more common throughout Greece.
The TEI of Kavala was founded in 1976, and its current form is a result of many institutional reforms and changes. Originally established as an educational centre for vocational studies under Presidential Decree 748/76 and Law 652/70, it was recognised in 1983 as an institute of technology by Law 1404/83. In 2001 it was upgraded to a higher educational institute by Law 2916/01 and since 2007 it is recognised as a university-level institute (Law 3549/07). However, the term "university" is not widely used, because the term "technological educational institute" (TEI for short) is more common throughout Greece.
Technological Educational Institute of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace