About the university

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, who was born nearby in Stageira. 10 schools and 33 faculties covering Theology, Law, Economics, Political Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Fine Arts, Education, Physical Education, and more. Located in the vibrant city of Thessaloniki.

Key information

• Location: Thessaloniki, GR
• Ranking #551
• QS #551
• National ranking #2
• Institution type: public

Popular faculties

• Medicine
• Law
• Engineering
• Veterinary Medicine
• Economics

Programs (17)

• Law
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Political Science
• Education
• History
• Philosophy
• Fine Arts
• Environmental Science

Student body

• Total students: 80,000
• International students: 8%

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: €250 - €650 / per month

Career & internships

Employment rate: 74%

Admission requirements

Required tests

• IELTS
• TOEFL

Minimum GPA: 2.5

Tuition costs

• €0 - €1,500 / per year
• Acceptance rate: 38.00%
• Scholarships available: IKY state scholarships, Erasmus+ exchanges, Onassis and Latsis Foundation grants, bilateral agreements with Balkan and Eastern European universities.
• Additional costs: Living costs in Thessaloniki ~€500-800/month. More affordable than Athens.

Quick facts

• Founded: 1925
• Teaching languages: Greek, English
• Study formats: offline

Contact

• Website: https://www.auth.gr