Greece

Study in Heraklion (Irakleio): universities, programmes and fees

Heraklion has 2 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 16 undergraduate programmes in 14 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student no tuition fee. 1 programme is taught in English.

Universities

2

Programmes

16

Taught in English

1

EU fee / year

Free

Non-EU fee / year

Free

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

Universities in Heraklion

Map of universities in Heraklion

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What you can study in Heraklion

• Medicine 2
• Mathematics 2
• Agronomy 1
• Tourism 1
• Electrical Engineering 1
• Social Work 1
• Finance and Accounting 1
• Mechanical Engineering 1
• Nursing 1
• Biology 1
• Materials Engineering 1
• Computer Science 1
• Physics 1
• Chemistry 1

Programmes in English

Entry scores

The score of the last admitted student, from official lists (higher is better).

How admission works in Greece

Places in Greek-taught programmes at public universities are filled through the national Panhellenic exams (Πανελλαδικές Εξετάσεις) run by the Ministry of Education: Greek lyceum candidates submit an application in November–December (for 2026 entry: 28 November–22 December 2025), sit the exams in May–June and then list their chosen departments; places go by points (up to 20,000 from four exam subjects, up to 24,000 where special subjects such as a foreign language or drawing also count) and a minimum entry threshold applies. The score shown is that of the last candidate admitted in the general 90% quota of day general lyceums (ΓΕΛ). Graduates of foreign schools who are not of Greek origin, from non-EU lyceums or from EU schools, apply in a separate ministry category without exams, ranked by their school-leaving grade (in 2026 the online application was open 2–9 July), and need a Greek language certificate to enrol; the ministry announces the dates for the autumn 2027 intake. English-taught programmes take applications directly at each university. More in the guide Study in Greece.