Plan your Greece application with a single, transparent guide covering study options in Athens and Thessaloniki, indicative tuition fees, entry requirements, documents, visa steps and official checks.
English-taught bachelor and postgraduate choices across business, computing, psychology, design, hospitality and agriculture.
Athens and Thessaloniki combine established academic centres with a Mediterranean student experience.
The official Study in Greece portal provides a national starting point for recognised programs and visa preparation.
study guide routes include foundation, bachelor, master and graduate-certificate options.
Quick facts
Capital
Athens
Currency
Euro (€)
Main language
Greek; many listed programs are delivered in English
Typical duration
Bachelor 3–4 years; Master 1–2 years in the study guide
Major student cities
Athens, Thessaloniki
Long-stay route
National study visa for eligible stays over 90 days
PLAN THE NUMBERS
Study in Greece: costs, intakes and entry requirements
€
Tuition guide
study guide options: €6,000–€11,000; selected US-curriculum options: US$9,450–US$12,480
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Living-cost guide
€700–€1,200/month (EU Study in Europe estimate)
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Intakes
January, February, July, September and October — provider dependent
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Work snapshot
Part-time work may be possible; non-EU/EEA students need the required work authorisation.
* Tuition figures are supplied study guide data and may exclude deposits, registration, administration, insurance, visa support, examination, living and travel costs.
Foundation
One listed route starts from 55% academic results.
study guide English benchmark: IELTS 4.5 with no component below 4.0.
Bachelor
Most study guide entries show HSC GPA 3.00 or about 55–60%; course-specific equivalency applies.
Typical listed English range: IELTS 5.5–6.0; some providers list PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, internal test or interview alternatives.
Master / Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor degree; study guide benchmarks range from 60% to CGPA 2.5–2.6.
Typical listed English range: IELTS 6.0–6.5; some entries mention MOI, but acceptance must be confirmed for the exact program.
YOUR FILE
Document checklist
Valid passport and passport-size photographs
Academic certificates, transcripts and required certified translations
English-language evidence or approved alternative
CV, statement of purpose and references where requested
Official admission/acceptance letter from the recognised provider
Proof of funds, tuition/payment evidence, accommodation and health insurance for the visa stage
STEP BY STEP
Application roadmap
1
Profile review: academic history, English level, budget, preferred subject and study gap.
2
Verify the institution, exact campus, awarding body and program recognition.
3
Submit the institution application and complete any interview or internal test.
4
Review the offer, full fee schedule, refund terms and payment beneficiary before payment.
5
Prepare the national study-visa file using the responsible Greek authority or mission checklist.
6
Complete post-arrival residence, insurance, enrolment and local-registration steps where applicable.
PROGRAMMES & INSTITUTIONS
Universities in Greece and available programmes
Open an institution to compare every level, requirement, intake, duration and tuition fee from the supplied document.
Open this institution to view its programmes, fees and requirements.
* Confirm current fees, intakes and requirements directly before applying or paying.
IMMIGRATION
Greece student visa and residence planning
For studies longer than 90 days, eligible non-EU students generally use Greece’s national study-visa route. An official acceptance letter from an institution recognised by the Greek authorities is a core starting document. The responsible Greek mission can request additional evidence, so use its current checklist and do not book non-refundable travel before a decision.
Work while studying
Part-time work may be possible; non-EU/EEA students need the required work authorisation.
FUNDING
Scholarships to study in Greece
Scholarships and discounts are program-, institution- and intake-specific. Check the institution’s written award terms and the Greek State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) opportunities. Never deduct a promotional scholarship from your budget until it appears on the official offer or invoice.
Safe payment rule
Pay only after checking the official offer, institutional beneficiary, total fee schedule and written refund terms. A visa decision is made only by the competent authority.
CLEAR ANSWERS
Before you apply
Are these fees guaranteed?
No. They are dated study guide figures. The institution’s current written offer and invoice control.
Can I apply without IELTS?
Only if the exact institution, program and visa route accept a stated alternative. “No IELTS” is not a visa guarantee.
Is a study gap automatically accepted?
No. study guide gap limits are provider screening notes; admission and immigration authorities make separate assessments.
Who makes the visa decision?
Only the competent embassy, consulate or immigration authority. No institution, agent or consultancy can guarantee approval.
PROFILE-SPECIFIC CHECK
Build your verified Greece shortlist
Share your academic background, English score, budget and preferred intake. The counselling team can help you narrow the supplied options and identify what still needs official confirmation.
City Unity CollegeAthens, Greece · 7 listed program(s)Business, Computer Science, Psychology
Perrotis CollegeThessaloniki, Greece · 8 listed program(s)Food Science, Agribusiness, Environment, Sustainable Agriculture
University of Nicosia — Athens CampusElliniko, Athens, Greece · 6 listed program(s)Business, Data, Social Sciences, Medicine
University of York Europe Campus (CITY College)Thessaloniki / Athens presence, Greece · 23 listed program(s)Business, Computing, Psychology, Media, English, Law
Athens International CollegeAthens, Greece · 2 listed program(s)Business Administration
Webster University AthensAthens, Greece · 17 listed program(s)Business, Computer Science, Economics, International Relations, Media, Psychology
Epsilon CollegeAthens / Thessaloniki, Greece · 13 listed program(s)Computing, Cyber Security, Business, Finance, Tourism, HRM
AAS CollegeThessaloniki, Greece · 11 listed program(s)Advertising, Animation, Games, Graphic Design, Fashion, UX, Branding