Tuition-Free Universities in Greece
€0 tuition for Greek-taught undergraduate programmes
- Universities to explore
- 0
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
Public universities in Greece do not charge tuition for Greek-taught undergraduate (first-cycle) programmes, for EU/EEA and Swiss students as well as for others, subject to admission. Some postgraduate and English-taught programmes charge fees.
Public universities
Tuition-free at undergraduate level; postgraduate fees vary.
Private universities
Greece's higher-education sector is almost entirely public; private provision has been expanding under recent reforms.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: €0 tuition for Greek-taught programmes.
- Master's: Fees vary; some programmes are free, others charge tuition.
- PhD: Often free or low-cost; verify per institution.
English-taught programmes
A growing number of English-taught Master's programmes, some with fees.
Mandatory fees
No standard tuition; small administrative costs may apply. Verify per institution.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: Not yet verified.
Admission system & application process
National admission via the Ministry / platform; international applicants apply directly to institutions.
Residency conditions
No tuition for undergraduate programmes; admission for EU/EEA applicants follows national recognition rules.
Language requirements
Greek-taught programmes require Greek; English-taught programmes require English proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- Varies
- Applications close
- Varies by institution and programme
- Document submission
- Recognition/equivalence of foreign certificates; certified copies + official translations.
- Note
- Undergraduate international admission follows national procedures — verify.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €500–€800 / month
- Student housing
- Shared flats dominate; university housing is limited.
- Scholarships
- IKY (State Scholarships Foundation) offers scholarships.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (0)
Research for this country is queued. See research progress.
Official sources
- EU Education portal – Country profile: Greece
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles