The establishment of Athens University of Economics and Business came about as a matter of historic necessity following the economic, technological and social changes that took place in Greece at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. From its inception up to the present time, the evolution of Athens University of Economics and Business has been characterized by continuous efforts to keep pace with the multi-faceted developments taking place within Greek society as well as in the broader international context. The versatility and dynamism that the University has demonstrated helped it to evolve from a School of Classic Economics and Commercial Studies into a modern and dynamic University with an economic-technical character. It is not limited just to the development of the classic fields of Economics or Management Science but also extends to the contemporary fields of Decision Science and Information Science, with special emphasis on the integration of quantitative methods and new technologies. Today, Athens University of Economics and Business is one of the leading universities in Europe and is also included among the best universities in the world.
