Knowing the Greece student-visa process helps you avoid missing enrolment.
- Greece counts more than 6,000 islands and islets, of which roughly 200 are inhabited.
- It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, sunny winters.
- A European Union member since 1981 and part of the eurozone, Greece uses the euro (EUR).
Many postgraduate programmes are taught in English, drawing international students.
Public-university tuition for non-EU students is far lower than in Western Europe or the US.
Entry requirements
Scholarships come from the Greek state, the EU's Erasmus+ and individual universities.
Strong fields include maritime studies, archaeology, tourism-hospitality and medicine.
Greece's education system spans schooling, low-fee public universities and many international programmes.
Admission documents
Leading universities include the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
- Student living costs in Greece are among the more affordable in the EU.
- International students may work part-time within the hours set by their study visa.
- Greek degrees are recognised across the EU under the Bologna Process.
- The capital, Athens, is the political and economic hub and the birthplace of Western democracy.
- Greece has a population of about 10.4 million, most following Greek Orthodox Christianity.
Visa steps
Greece permits dual citizenship, so applicants can usually keep their original nationality.
The Greek passport is strong, offering visa-free access to most countries worldwide.
The Golden Visa is a residence permit, distinct from citizenship, which still requires real, lengthy residence.
Financial proof
The programme sets no minimum-stay requirement, which suits busy investors.
The permit covers the whole family, including spouse, dependent children and both sets of parents.
Holders enjoy free movement within the Schengen Area without a separate visa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long for a Greece student visa?
Processing time is covered above.
How much financial proof?
Required proof is stated above.
What are the language requirements?
Language requirements are noted above.
Information is for reference and may change under the latest official policy. Please contact us for current regulations.
