Greece

Study in Greece with Admission OnBoard. Get expert guidance on admissions, scholarships, and visa support for a smooth study abroad journey.

22+ Universities

200+ English-taught programmes, admissions open to international students

€5,000 – €15,000/

Year Tuition fee

Post-Study Work

12-month work permit after graduation

Permanent Residency

Eligible after 7 years of legal residence (conditions apply)

Why Study in Greece?

1
Degrees Recognised Across Europe
Greece has 24 public universities. Undergraduate programmes use the ECTS credit system, so your credits are easy to transfer and have recognised elsewhere in Europe.
2
200+ Programmes Taught in English
Choose from Bachelor's, Master's, joint and dual degrees. You don't need to speak Greek to study here.
3
Wide Choice of Subjects
English-taught options include Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities and more.
4
Affordable Compared to Many European Countries
Non-EU students typically pay about €5,000–€15,000 a year for a Bachelor's and €3,000–€7,000 a year for a Master's. Fees vary by programme and university, so check the official programme finder for exact costs.
5
Work While You Study, and Plan Your Next Step
Non-EU students with a study permit can work part-time under Greek rules. Eligible graduates may also be able to stay and look for a job after finishing their degree, subject to immigration conditions.
6
Study Where It All Began
Live in the country that gave the world philosophy, democracy and science, with historic cities, islands, beaches and a sunny Mediterranean climate.

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Study in Greece – Entry Requirements

Follow our straightforward 5-step process to secure admission at your dream university in Greece.

01
Get Admitted 🎓
Apply to a recognised Greek university.
- Pick a university and programme recognised by Greece. Compare fees, English requirements, scholarships and intake dates.
- Send your application with your transcripts, passport copy and English proof.
- Receive your acceptance letter.
02
Get Your Student Visa 🛂
Apply for the National Type D visa at the Greek embassy in your country.
- Documents: acceptance letter, passport, proof of funds and health insurance
Rules vary by embassy, so confirm the requirements with your local embassy.
03
Get Your Residence Permit 🏠
After arriving, apply for a student residence permit at the local migration office. It can take a few months.
04
Study & Work Part-Time 💼
Part-time work is allowed with authorisation, usually up to 20 hours a week during term, so check the conditions on your permit. Keep your permit valid and your studies on track.
05
Stay After Graduation 🚀
- Job-search permit: 12 months to find a job or start a business. Apply at least 30 days before your student permit expires.
- Work permit: Switch to this once you have a job offer.
- Long-term residence (M1): After 5 years of continuous legal residence, with study years counting as half. You need stable income, health insurance and basic Greek, and you can't be absent for more than 6 months at a time or 10 months in total.