Democritus University of Thrace

About Democritus University of Thrace

Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH), established in July 1973 by Legislative Decree 87/1973, is one of Greece’s premier comprehensive multi-campus public research universities. Named in honor of the universal ancient Greek philosopher Democritus of Abdera, DUTH serves as the educational, scientific, and cultural catalyst of Northeastern Greece, spanning campuses in Komotini (Administrative Rectorate), Xanthi, Alexandroupoli, Orestiada, Kavala, and Drama.