Studying early or later has trade-offs; here is how to time it for Greece.
- It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, sunny winters.
- Greece has a population of about 10.4 million, most following Greek Orthodox Christianity.
- The official language is Greek, while English is widely spoken in tourism and larger cities.
Public-university tuition for non-EU students is far lower than in Western Europe or the US.
Student living costs in Greece are among the more affordable in the EU.
Secondary level
Leading universities include the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Many postgraduate programmes are taught in English, drawing international students.
International students may work part-time within the hours set by their study visa.
University level
Greek degrees are recognised across the EU under the Bologna Process.
Scholarships come from the Greek state, the EU's Erasmus+ and individual universities.
Strong fields include maritime studies, archaeology, tourism-hospitality and medicine.
Postgraduate
Greece's education system spans schooling, low-fee public universities and many international programmes.
- A European Union member since 1981 and part of the eurozone, Greece uses the euro (EUR).
- Greece belongs to the Schengen Area, allowing free movement across much of Europe.
- Its coastline stretches about 13,600 km, among the longest in the world.
- Greece lies in Southeastern Europe at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula on the Mediterranean.
- The capital, Athens, is the political and economic hub and the birthplace of Western democracy.
The parent's role
Opening a bank account requires a passport, tax number and residence documents.
Summers can be very hot, so choose a home with air-conditioning and near the sea if possible.
The cost of living in Greece is among the most comfortable in the EU.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age to send my child?
The article weighs early versus later study.
Are postgrad scholarships available?
Postgraduate funding is noted above.
Can a parent accompany?
Guardian options are mentioned above.
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