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Study in Greece
Greece is a historic European study destination known for respected universities, affordable education, engineering, medicine, science, business, and rich cultural heritage.
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Tuition Fees
Bachelor's programmes taught in Greek at public universities are free for all students, including non-EU students. Undergraduate programmes taught in a foreign language, aimed at international students, charge fees. Many master's programmes also charge fees, set in each programme's rules. There is no national fee figure for these.
- Greek-taught bachelor's at public universities
- Free for all students
- Foreign-language bachelor's and most master's
- Not centrally published – set by each programme
Sources: Eurydice (European Commission): Greece – national student fees
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
A joint ministerial decision under the Migration Code sets the minimum funds for a study visa and residence permit. The authorities assess each case, either monthly or yearly. You can prove funds with a bank account, transfer, grant, scholarship or part-time pay.
- Visa/permit proof of funds (Joint Ministerial Decision 225679/2024)
- At least €650 per month
Sources: Ministry of Migration and Asylum: Joint Ministerial Decision on sufficient resources (in Greek)
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
Students on a study residence permit may work part-time only, outside their study hours. A 2026 amendment caps this at 20 hours a week. After finishing a higher-education degree, you can stay for one year to look for work or start a business that matches your studies. After 3 months, you must show you have a real chance of being hired or starting a business.
- During studies (Law 5275/2026 amending Art. 118 of the Migration Code)
- Part-time, up to 20 hours per week
- Post-study: job-search / business permit
- 1 year
Sources: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: Notice on Law 5275/2026 (in Greek); Ministry of Migration and Asylum: Migration Code, Law 5038/2023, Art. 119 (in Greek)
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Popular Universities in Greece
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece
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The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is internationally recognized for medicine, law, computer science, business, humanities, and multidisciplinary research.
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Thessaloniki, Greece
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Athens, Greece
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Patras, Greece
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Athens, Greece
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Heraklion, Greece
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Ioannina, Greece
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Volos, Greece
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View university details →Democritus University of Thrace
Komotini, Greece
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Mytilene, Greece
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View university details →University of Macedonia
Thessaloniki, Greece
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View university details →Harokopio University
Athens, Greece
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Harokopio University is internationally recognized for computer science, data science, nutrition, geography, environmental studies, and interdisciplinary research.
View university details →International Hellenic University
Thessaloniki, Greece
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The International Hellenic University is internationally recognized for engineering, computer science, business, agriculture, health sciences, and applied research.
View university details →Agricultural University of Athens
Athens, Greece
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The Agricultural University of Athens is internationally recognized for agriculture, food science, biotechnology, environmental science, computer science, and sustainability research.
View university details →Hellenic Mediterranean University
Heraklion, Greece
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Hellenic Mediterranean University is internationally recognized for engineering, computer science, health sciences, business, agriculture, and innovation.
View university details →University of Piraeus
Piraeus, Greece
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The University of Piraeus is internationally recognized for business, economics, computer science, maritime studies, finance, and management education.
View university details →University of Western Macedonia
Kozani, Greece
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The University of Western Macedonia is internationally recognized for engineering, computer science, energy engineering, business, education, and applied research.
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Corfu, Greece
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Ionian University is internationally recognized for computer science, information science, music, translation, history, and interdisciplinary research.
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Tripoli, Greece
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View university details →Panteion University
Athens, Greece
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Panteion University is internationally recognized for political science, international relations, psychology, sociology, communication, and social science research.
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