Studying in Greece: how diaspora students can navigate university admissions
Different routes exist for students who finished school in Greece and those who studied abroad. Here is where to start.
Every year, readers write to ask how their children can enter Greek universities. The answer depends heavily on where the student completed secondary education and their residency status, so families should confirm details with the Ministry of Education and the universities themselves.
Students who finished school in Greece
Students who completed Greek secondary school generally follow the same national examination route as their classmates. Teachers and school counsellors are the best first point of contact.
Students who studied abroad
Separate procedures may apply for students holding foreign school certificates, and recognition of qualifications can take time. Start the paperwork early and keep certified translations of all school records.
English-taught programmes at some Greek universities are another route worth exploring, particularly at postgraduate level.
