Cradle of Civilization

Study in Greece.

Global Maritime Leader. Affordable Living (€500/mo).
Schengen Access. No IELTS Required*.

Quick Facts

Schengen

CapitalAthens

CurrencyEuro (€)

IntakeSept (Major) / Feb

Work Rights20 Hrs/Week

Stay Back1 Year (Conditional)*

SchengenYes

Part-Time: 20 Hrs / Week

Cities & Industries

Where history meets modern economy.

Athens

Attica

Cradle of Civilization. 3.1M Pop. Business Hub.

Thessaloniki

Central Macedonia

Cultural Capital. Vibrant nightlife. White Tower.

Patras

Western Greece

Major Port connecting Italy. Famous Carnival.

Heraklion

Crete

Largest island city. Gateway to Minoan palaces.

Larissa

Thessaly

Agricultural & Commercial hub of mainland.

Volos

Thessaly

Coastal port. Known for 'Tsipouradika' eateries.

Rhodes Town

South Aegean

UNESCO World Heritage. Massive tourism.

Ioannina

Epirus

Lakeside city. Silverwork & Ottoman history.

Major Industries

Shipping & Maritime

Angelicoussis, Navios, Costamare

World Leader (20% of global fleet).

Tourism

Aegean Airlines, Sani/Ikos, Grecotel

Heavy industry. 20% of GDP.

Food & Bev

FAGE (Yogurt), Mythos, Papadopoulos

Exports: Olive Oil, Feta, Yogurt.

Energy

PPC (DEI), Metlen, HELLENiQ

Renewables (Solar/Wind) focus.

Construction

TITAN Cement, GEK Terna, Viohalco

Global infrastructure player.

Retail & Telecom

Jumbo, Cosmote, Vodafone

Digital infrastructure & consumer goods.

Universities

From Ancient Academies to Modern Colleges.

National & Kapodistrian Univ of Athens (NKUA)

Aristotle Univ of Thessaloniki (AUTH)

International Hellenic Univ (IHU)

University of Crete

University of Thessaly (Medicine)

Athens Univ of Eco & Business (AUEB)

University of West Attica (UNIWA)

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score: 50% - 60% in 12th

Gap: 2 Years (Explained)

Postgraduate

Score: 2.5 - 3.0 CGPA (55-65%)

Gap: 5-8 Years (With Exp)

Note: DOATAP recognition may be needed for some PG degrees.

English Proficiency

Test	Score Range
IELTS Academic	6.0 - 6.5
TOEFL iBT	72 - 85
PTE Academic	50 - 58
Duolingo	100 - 115
MOI	Accepted by Many*

MOI Accepted by many institutions (Check specific uni rules).

Funds & Living

Budget for 2026.

Monthly Living

Rent (Shared)€200 – €350

Food & Groceries€150 – €200

Utilities€50 – €80

Transport€15 – €20

Misc€50 – €100

Total€485 – €780

Funds to Show

€400 - €500 / month

Total for Visa: €4,800 - €6,000 per year (Liquid).
Recommended to show: €10,000 - €12,000.

Accepted Proofs: Bank Statements, Sponsor Affidavit (Parents), ITRs, Fixed Deposits.

Wages (2026)

Hourly Wage: €5.00 - €7.00.

Monthly Earning (Part-time): €400 - €550

Application Process

From Admission to Visa.

Choose Program

English taught. Public/Private.

Application

Submit Docs. Pay Fee (€50-100).

Offer & Apostille

Get Offer. Apostille Academics (MEA).

Medical Check

Certificate from recognized doctor.

Interview

Visa Interview at Embassy/VFS.

Visa Stamping

Process time 15-30 days.

Critical Step: Apostille

Greece mandates Apostille on all academic documents by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India. Without this, your admission/visa will be rejected.

Path to PR (Long-Term Residence)

50%

Years of Study

Counts as Half

100%

Years of Work

Counts Fully

5 Years Total

Eligible for PR

*Golden Visa Option: Real estate investment (€400k–€800k depending on location, raised from €250k in 2024) also grants 5-year residence.

FAQs

Common questions about Greece.

Critical Step: Greece mandates that all your academic documents (Degree, Transcripts) must be Apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India before admission/visa. Without this, your documents are invalid.

Non-EU students do not get an automatic post-study work visa. However, you can apply for a 'Job Search Extension' (1 Year) if you have a high-tier degree (Master's/PhD) to find work or start a business.

To get Long-Term Residence (PR), you need 5 years of legal stay. Student years count as HALF (50%). Example: 4 Year Bachelor's = 2 Years counted. You need 3 more years of work residence.

For English-taught programs, No. However, for daily life and part-time jobs (retail/cafes), basic Greek (A1/A2) is highly recommended. You also need A2 level Greek for PR later.

Yes, but with strict conditions. You must have resided in Greece for at least 2 years before applying for family reunification. You need to prove income (€910/mo + 20%) and adequate housing.

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