Universities in Greece
Exploring Higher Education Pathways in Greece
Greece offers a comprehensive higher education system that includes both public and private institutions, delivering academically rigorous programs aligned with the European Higher Education Area.
GreeceUnis supports international students and education partners by providing structured guidance for applications to higher education institutions across Greece, helping applicants navigate admission pathways clearly and efficiently.
Higher Education in Greece
Greece is a member of the European Union and the European Higher Education Area.
Greek higher education institutions operate under the Bologna Process and award degrees that are widely recognised across Europe and internationally.
International applicants may access a broad range of academic options across disciplines, institutions, and study formats, depending on institutional admission frameworks and program requirements.
Application Pathways We Support
GreeceUnis provides application guidance and coordination for international applicants and recruitment partners seeking admission to higher education institutions in Greece.
This includes support for applications to:
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Public universities
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Private higher education institutions
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English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programs
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Program-specific and institution-specific admission pathways
Application processes and requirements are determined by individual institutions and programs.
Selected Public Universities in Greece
The universities listed below represent a selection of well-established public universities in Greece.
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They are presented for reference purposes only and do not represent the full range of institutions or programs accessible through GreeceUnis-supported application pathways.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Location: Athens, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Humanities · Medicine · Law · Social Sciences · Natural Sciences
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Engineering · Economics · Philosophy · Science and Technology
National Technical University of Athens
Location: Athens, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Engineering · Architecture · Applied Sciences · Technology
University of Crete
Location: Heraklion & Rethymno, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Medicine · Natural Sciences · Philosophy · Education
University of Patras
Location: Patras, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Engineering · Health Sciences · Computer Science · Business
University of Ioannina
Location: Ioannina, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Medicine · Education · Humanities · Sciences
University of Thessaly
Location: Volos · Larissa · Trikala, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Health Sciences · Engineering · Agriculture · Education
Democritus University of Thrace
Location: Northern Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Law · Engineering · Social Sciences · Health Studies
University of the Aegean
Location: Aegean Islands, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Business · Environmental Studies · Social Sciences · Information Systems
Agricultural University of Athens
Location: Athens, Greece
Institution Type: Public University
Academic Highlights:
Agriculture · Food Science · Environmental and Life Sciences
The Role of GreeceUnis
GreeceUnis operates as an independent international education platform, supporting institutions, recruitment partners, and applicants in navigating higher education pathways in Greece.
Our role focuses on information clarity, application coordination, and pathway guidance, rather than institutional representation or exclusive partnerships.