Bachelor's Degrees in English in Greece: Programmes, Fees and How to Apply
Fee figures: catalogue of 6 October 2026.
Greek public universities teach almost everything in Greek, but a growing set of bachelor's programmes runs in English for international students. Our catalogue holds 19 of them out of 422 programmes in the country. Unlike the Greek-taught degrees, they charge tuition, from €4,500 to €17,000 a year, typically €7,000, and you apply to the university rather than through the ministry.
What is on offer
The programmes are concentrated in a few universities and fields:
- Medicine and pharmacy: Medicine in English at the universities of Athens, Aristotle (Thessaloniki), Thessaly (Larisa), Patras and Crete, and an integrated master's in Pharmacy in English at Athens. See study medicine in English in Greece.
- Law and social sciences: a Bachelor of Laws at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
- Business and economics: International Business and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Accounting and Finance at the University of Macedonia, and Economics and Sustainable Development at the University of Western Macedonia in Kastoria.
- Science and engineering: Materials Science and Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Clean Energy Science and Engineering, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Science at the Aristotle University, plus a BSc in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the University of West Attica.
- Humanities and sport: archaeology, history and literature of ancient Greece at Athens, Eastern Mediterranean Studies at the University of the Aegean on Rhodes, Applied Philosophy in Business Decision Making at West Attica, and Sport and Exercise Sciences at the Aristotle University.
Lengths range from four years to six for Medicine, and several are integrated master's programmes of five years. Study in Greece, the ministry's portal, also lists English-taught degrees, but its count differs from ours, so use the programme pages as the final word. Browse the full list on our Greece pages.
Who can apply
Check eligibility first. Many of these programmes are meant for students from abroad and say so. The medicine programmes in Athens, Larisa and Patras ask for applicants who completed the last two years of secondary school outside Greece. AUEB's International Business and Technology programme accepts foreign citizens with an IB diploma or a leaving certificate from a school abroad who attended their last two years full-time, and also students of foreign schools in Greece if neither they nor their parents hold Greek citizenship.
How applications work
Each programme runs its own process. Examples from the programme pages in October 2026:
| Programme | Requirements | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeology, History and Literature of Ancient Greece, Athens | IB or school leaving certificate, indicative average of 70%, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 88 or Cambridge B2 | 1 August for 2026/27 |
| Bachelor of Laws, Aristotle University | leaving certificate, English at B2, online interview, possibly a knowledge test | rolling admissions, up to 40 places |
| Sport and Exercise Sciences, Aristotle University | leaving certificate, personal statement of 500 to 800 words, IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 79 or Cambridge B2 | rolling review, first intake |
| International Business and Technology, AUEB | IB or leaving certificate, English at B2 | ongoing throughout the year |
Rolling means decisions are made as applications arrive, so early applications are reviewed first. Where a deadline is a past date, treat it as the pattern for the next year and check the page. Required English scores vary: from IELTS Academic 6.0 and TOEFL iBT 79 at several programmes up to IELTS 7.5 and TOEFL 80 for Medicine in Athens, and some accept Cambridge B2. See IELTS and TOEFL for European universities. Several programmes exempt native speakers and students taught entirely in English.
Fees and deposits
Fees are the same for EU and non-EU students; the full table is in cost of studying in Greece. Expect a deposit once admitted, and read the refund rules for the case that your visa is refused. Some programmes quote the 2027/28 fee already, so make sure you compare the same year.
Housing and the Greek language
AUEB states that Greek universities do not have dormitories available to international students and that students must find housing in Athens before arrival. See student housing in Greece. You do not need Greek to enrol on these programmes, but learning some helps outside the classroom. Non-EU students still need a visa and permit; see student visa for Greece.
Where to look next
- How to get into a university in Greece
- Study in English in Europe
- IB diploma: university admission in Greece
Official sources
- Study in Greece: bachelor's programmes
- Archaeology, History and Literature of Ancient Greece: admission and fees
- Bachelor of Laws, Aristotle University: admissions and finance
- Sport and Exercise Sciences, Aristotle University: admissions
- AUEB International Business and Technology: FAQ
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.