Explore Greece: Is It Right for You?
A quick look at studying in Greece: English-taught courses, costs, cities and the rules for students from India and Pakistan.
Greek public universities, fees you can plan with and two main student cities.
Why Choose Greece for Your Studies?
Greece has 24 public universities, including 4 polytechnic schools (universities for engineering and technology), with more than 200 international programmes.
Key Benefits
Students may work part-time. Graduates can apply for a permit to look for work for up to one year.
Key Benefits
Fees and living costs for students, in euro (EUR).
Key Benefits
24
Public universities
4
Polytechnic schools
200+
International programmes
Student Life in Greece
Students get discounts with their student ID card and can eat cheaply at campus restaurants.
- Campus restaurants with cheap meals.
- A student ID card for cheaper transport and museums.
- Mediterranean weather.
Student Cities
Most English-taught courses are in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Athens
Capital
Greece's capital, with several large public universities.
Key Highlights
Top Universities:
Thessaloniki
Student city
A lively seaside city in northern Greece.
Key Highlights
Top Universities:
Athens
Capital city
Thessaloniki
Student city
Greece at a Glance
Key facts before you decide.
Teaching language | Greek, with a growing number of English-taught courses |
Currency | Euro (EUR) |
Climate | Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters |
Athens airport to city | Metro Line 3 and express buses |
Academic year | Two semesters, starting in late September |
Work while studying | Up to 20 hours a week |
| Expense Category | Greece |
|---|---|
| Rent for a flat (a month) | EUR 250 to EUR 600 |
| Bills (a month) | EUR 80 to EUR 120 |
| Studio in Thessaloniki (a month) | EUR 300 to EUR 400 |
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