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Greece is part of the European Higher Education Area, so Greek degrees are recognised across the EU. Universities and technical universities (polytechnics) are concentrated in Athens and Thessaloniki, with further institutions on Crete and elsewhere.

FindMyUni lists 87 English-taught programmes at 10 universities in Greece (21 bachelor's, 66 master's).

All 10 universities
Metropolitan College logo

Metropolitan College

Flag of GreeceAthens, Greece

  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Engineering & Technology
  • +3

33 programmesView university

University of Crete logo

University of Crete

Flag of GreeceHeraklion, Greece

  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Engineering & Technology
  • +5

23 programmesView university

  • Art, Design & Media
  • Business & Management
  • Computer Science & IT
  • +3

10 programmesView university

University of Ioannina logo

University of Ioannina

Flag of GreeceIoannina, Greece

  • Computer Science & IT
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Natural Sciences & Mathematics

2 programmesView university

Studying at a university in Greece

Among the highest-ranked institutions are Harokopio University, the National Technical University of Athens and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, which has about 7,200 international students. The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Crete are also among the top universities. English-taught programmes are far more common at postgraduate level than for undergraduate degrees.

Tuition fees and cost of living in Greece

EU and EEA students pay no fees at state universities, while non-EU students pay around €1,500 a year. Master's degrees and private universities cost considerably more.

Rooms typically cost €200 to €500 a month, and a monthly public transport pass is about €15 with a student discount.

Top reasons to study in Greece

  1. 1

    Low fees at state universities

    Free for EU students and about €1,500 a year for others.

  2. 2

    Recognised degrees

    Part of the European Higher Education Area.

  3. 3

    Affordable living

    Rooms from about €200 a month.

Working after graduation

International students may work up to 20 hours a week; EU and EEA students have no restrictions.

Study programmes in Greece

All 87 programmes

Programmes by discipline

Student cities in Greece

Guides for Greece

Studying in Greece: common questions

Can I study in Greece in English?

Yes. FindMyUni lists 87 English-taught programmes at 10 universities in Greece (21 bachelor's, 66 master's).

How much does it cost to study in Greece?

EU and EEA students pay no fees at state universities, while non-EU students pay around €1,500 a year. Master's degrees and private universities cost considerably more.

Which universities in Greece offer the most English-taught programmes?

Metropolitan College, University of Crete, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of West Attica, University of Ioannina. FindMyUni lists 10 universities in Greece in total.

Which cities in Greece have the most English-taught programmes?

Athens (58), Heraklion (23), Ioannina (2), Mytilini (2), Patras (1).

Universities in Greece

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