20 universities found
Greece has one of the oldest academic traditions in the world and offers free higher education at state universities (only an administrative fee applies). Most programs are in Greek, but English-taught master's programs are available.
To apply, submit documents through HELLAS or directly to the university, have your credentials recognized (nostrification), and confirm Greek proficiency (B2 for free programs) or English for international master's programs.
Top universities include the University of Athens, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, NTUA (Athens), and the University of Piraeus. Greek State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) supports international students.
Athens, Greece
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) is the oldest and largest university in Greece, founded in 1837. Named after Ioannis Kapodistrias, the first Governor of independent Greece. 7
Ranking: 501 | Country: Greece
Thessaloniki, Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is the largest university in Greece and one of the largest in Europe by student enrollment, founded in 1925. Named after the ancient philosopher Aristotle,
Ranking: 551 | Country: Greece
Athens, Greece
The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), also known as the Metsovion Polytechnic, is Greece's oldest and most prestigious technical university, founded in 1836 — one year before the foundin
Ranking: 601 | Country: Greece
Patras, Greece
The University of Patras is a major research university on the Peloponnese coast, founded in 1964. Greece's third largest university. 5 schools and 25 departments covering Natural Sciences (Mathematic
Ranking: 701 | Country: Greece
Heraklion / Rethymno, Greece
The University of Crete is a leading research university founded in 1973, with campuses in both Heraklion (Sciences, Medicine) and Rethymno (Humanities, Social Sciences). Known for exceptional researc
Ranking: 751 | Country: Greece
Athens, Greece
The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is Greece's premier business and economics university, founded in 1920. AACSB and EQUIS accredited. 8 departments: Business Administration, Accou
Ranking: 801 | Country: Greece
Ioannina, Greece
The University of Ioannina is a comprehensive research university founded in 1964, located in the scenic lakeside city of Ioannina in northwestern Greece (Epirus region). 7 schools covering Sciences (
Ranking: 901 | Country: Greece
Volos, Greece
The University of Thessaly is a comprehensive university founded in 1984, with campuses in Volos (main campus), Larissa, Trikala, and Karditsa. 7 schools covering Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Elect
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Greece
Chania, Greece
The Technical University of Crete (TUC) is a specialized technical university founded in 1977, located in the Venetian harbor city of Chania on the western end of Crete. 5 schools covering Mineral Res
Ranking: 1001 | Country: Greece
Piraeus, Greece
The University of Piraeus is a specialized business, economics, and technology university founded in 1938, located in Greece's main port city of Piraeus (part of the Athens metropolitan area). 7 depar
Ranking: 1051 | Country: Greece
Komotini, Greece
Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) is a multi-campus university in northeastern Greece (Thrace region), founded in 1973. Named after the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus. Campuses in Komotini,
Ranking: 1101 | Country: Greece
Athens, Greece
Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences is Greece's specialized university for social sciences and political studies, founded in 1930. 8 departments covering Political Science and History
Ranking: 1151 | Country: Greece
Thessaloniki, Greece
The International Hellenic University (IHU) is Greece's first public university to offer programs exclusively in English, founded in 2004. Formed through the merger of several institutions. Schools an
Ranking: 1201 | Country: Greece
Mytilene (Lesbos), Greece
The University of the Aegean is a decentralized university founded in 1984, with departments spread across several Aegean islands: Lesbos (headquarters), Chios, Samos, Rhodes, Lemnos, and Syros. 6 sch
Ranking: 1201 | Country: Greece
Athens, Greece
Harokopio University of Athens is a specialized research-oriented university founded in 1990. 3 departments covering Nutrition and Dietetics (one of Greece's strongest programs), Home Economics and Ec
Ranking: 1301 | Country: Greece
Corfu, Greece
The Ionian University is a specialized university founded in 1984, located on the picturesque island of Corfu (Kerkyra) in the Ionian Sea. 5 departments: Informatics, History, Archive Science and Libr
Ranking: 1351 | Country: Greece
Tripoli, Greece
The University of the Peloponnese is a decentralized university founded in 2000, with campuses in Tripoli, Corinth, Kalamata, Nafplio, and Sparti. 5 schools covering Humanities, Arts and Cultural Stud
Ranking: 1401 | Country: Greece
Heraklion, Greece
The Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) is a modern comprehensive university formed in 2019 from the merger of TEI Crete and TEI Ionian Islands. Campuses in Heraklion, Rethymno, Siteia, and Ierape
Ranking: 1451 | Country: Greece
Athens / Egaleo, Greece
The University of West Attica (UniWA) was formed in 2018 through the merger of TEI Athens and TEI Piraeus (former Technological Educational Institutes). It is the largest technological university in G
Ranking: 1501 | Country: Greece
Kozani, Greece
The University of Western Macedonia is a regional university founded in 2003, with campuses in Kozani, Florina, Kastoria, and Grevena. 5 schools covering Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mining),
Ranking: 1601 | Country: Greece