University admission in Europe

Greek students get into university through national exams (Panelladikes). If you finished secondary school abroad and are not of Greek origin – whether you are an EU citizen or not – you apply in a separate category for foreigners (allodapoi-allogeneis). Your place depends on your school leaving grade average, with no exam.

How it works:

• you fill in an online form with your choice of programmes on the Ministry of Education's platform – for 2026/27 it was open from 2 to 9 July 2026; you can do it from abroad,
• the ministry publishes the lists of admitted students,
• you enrol at the university with a full set of documents – e.g. at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and at the University of Patras in 2026 from 11 to 25 September.

When you enrol, you must show a certificate of Greek (see: Language). If you need a visa, the timeline is tight – contact your university as soon as the results are out to get the acceptance letter you need for the visa application. For a master's degree you apply directly to the programme of your choice.