Hellenic Army Academy (Evelpidon), was the personal vision of the first Governor of Greece, Ioannis Kapodistrias, who is also its founder. In June 1828, he announced its establishment and was the one that called the first five students "Evelpides". The long-lasting History of the School has been tightly connected with the History of the Greek Nation of modern times, as it has been the fertile soil out of which sprang personalities that played a significant role in the history of our country. The main mission of the Academy is to provide the Hellenic Army with leaders versed in the military science through living in a military environment and undergoing the many-sided military and academic education. The Cadets’ entrance to the Academy is made possible after they have successfully passed the Pan-Hellenic University Entrance Exams and achieved high grades. The Education Program lasts four years. The Academy provides Cadets with broad Academic education which both complements and broadens Military education and training.. The Academic Program includes courses from a broad field of sciences, ranging from Humanities and Social Studies to Applied Sciences, from Chemistry to History, and from Psychology to Engineering. Having completed their studies in this Academy, a lot of graduates become eligible and carry on their studies either by attending post-graduate programs or taking other undergraduate courses leading to a second Degree, in Greek or foreign universities. To mould Cadets into Leaders, each one of the Academic and Military Staff, offers himself/herself as an example so as to initiate young Cadets as soon as they enter the Academy into the Ideals and Principles, typical of a Greek Officer. Individual morality is a must and life in the Academy is determined by the Cadets’ Code of Honor.
