As Greek Higher Education is generally run in Greek, you will be required to hold a certificate proving your knowledge of the Greek language. This can be provided by a school if you have studied the Greek language, or through standardized tests such as the KPG, which gives you the Greek State Certificate of Language Proficiency.

If you intend on attending a private institution, your language requirements will depend on the teaching language of the school in question. In many cases the teaching language here will be English, and you will be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Common standardized tests are the IELTS and TOEFL tests

Application Procedures

All applications for entry into Greek higher education goes through the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. All applications need to be submitted by July 1. 

Costs and Financing

Students from EU countries do not pay tuition fees for Bachelor programs. But more and more Master programs are now requiring students to pay tuition fees. Students from non-EU countries pay a tuition fee of about 1500€ every year for all study programs including course textbooks.

They average living cost in Greece is approximately 750€ per month. In addition, there are different scholarships and financial aid options available to students through IKY - the National Scholarship Foundation.

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