A Masters degree in Greece will normally take between one and two years to complete, depending on the institution and mode of study you choose. Following changes in the Greek legislation, in 2008 and 2010, private organisations, referred to as colleges, have been authorised to offer foreign undergraduate and postgraduate programmes under the monitoring of the Greek Ministry of Education. State-run schools and universities do not charge tuition fees and textbooks are provided free to all students. There are also a number of private schools, colleges and universities operating alongside the state education and providing additional training through tutoring. General application requirements For international students to apply to a higher education institution in Greece they would need to present all or some of the following documents: the candidate's application entry form the original graduation certificate from the candidate's country a certificate of his/her general average a certificate showing not only the candidate's citizenship and nationality and also the parents' citizenship and nationality certificate confirming that the candidate is entitled to attend a Higher Education Institution in their own country a declaration that the candidate does not hold any degree issued by a Greek Higher Education Institution Ask for detailed information about enrolment from the Greek university you plan to attend. University structure The Universities consist of faculties, which in turn are subdivided into departments and individual units. University courses last four years except for certain Faculties where courses last five or six years. The academic year consists of two semesters with 13 full weeks of tuition and three weeks of examinations. The students complete their studies after four years provided they have passed the examinations both in the compulsory and optional subjects. They receive a Degree or Diploma depending on the Faculty in question. Study Options Find hundreds of study programmes, from short training seminars, e-learning education programmes, conferences, to full-fledged bachelor's and master's degree programmes. If you are not interested in a degree programme but want to do your traineeship in Greece, there are a lot of options that are worth considering. Languages of study Many graduate programmes in Greece are taught in English or Greek, so you can choose whichever language option you prefer.
The high level of spoken English in the country provides tempting opportunities to study abroad in Greece. You have plenty of options for studying in Greece in an English-taught degree programme. Athens and Thessaloniki, two cities which gather the majority of higher education institutions of the country, are great places to find hundreds of fully English-taught study programmes, including short courses, distance learning education programmes, conferences, as well as Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes. Collaborations of large Greek universities with American higher education institutions insure a wide range of programmes delivered in English. You can also find courses taught in both English and Greek, if you are looking to increase your knowledge of the Greek language. To find and compare English language courses visit: www.languagelearningportal.com Study visa Foreigners from non-EU countries wishing to study in Greece will need to acquire a student visa (type D) from a Greek consulate. EU students do not require a study visa. Standard documents include: passport photographs proof of sponsorship proof of funds medical and police clearance certificates academic transcripts language certificates documents from the host institution in Greece Applicants can expect to have an interview with consular staff For more information visit: http://www.studyingreece.gr/Bachelors/default.aspx?pid=2145&langid=76 Living in Greece Enjoy a land of contrasts; picturesque islands, rugged mountains, isolated rural villages and modern cities. Learn about classical civilization, walk through ancient streets, share the passion of local politics, witness the sites of “Colossus of Rhodes”, many monuments and archaeological sites. Athens, the capital of Greece has been transformed in a European mega city with the most modern infrastructure network. Thessaloniki the so-called capital of the Balkans has attracted people of all nationalities that are fully adapted to the Greek society. Greece is considered as one of the safest countries of the world. International students coming to Greece can expect a warm, friendly welcome, but many services in the country are struggling for money. Expect tourist hotspots to have the best restaurants, bars and cultural activities. Universities in Greece offer limited student accommodation. Many international students in Greece will choose to rent private rooms and apartments. A homestay with a Greek family is also a great way of improving your language skills and knowledge of Greek culture while studying abroad. Renting a one bedroom apartment outside a city centre costs around 230 EUR. A meal in an inexpensive restaurant costs about 10 EUR. It is estimated by university websites that the cost of living in Athens is approximately €700 per month for all expenses. Visit some of the 6,000 Greek islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. Visit the famous Acropolis in Athens, old stadiums, museums, the Temple of Delphi and many more. Visit great archaeological sites such as ancient Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Tiryns (Tiryntha), the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, Byzantine churches, unique villages and castles. About Greece Greece is located in south-eastern Europe, on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. It lies at the meeting point of three continents – Europe, Asia and Africa. Greece borders to the North on Bulgaria and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M.), to the Northwest on Albania, to the Northeast on Turkey; to the West it is washed by the Ionian Sea; to the South by the Mediterranean Sea and to the East by the Aegean Sea. The total area of Greece is 131,957 km2 and consists of three main geographic areas: a peninsular mainland, the Peloponnese peninsula and around 6.000 islands, scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea. Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, the Dodecanese and the Cyclades are some of the famous and popular islands and island clusters in Greece. Eighty percent of the country consists of mountains or hills, making Greece one of the most mountainous countries of Europe; furthermore, it has 16.000 kilometres of coastline. Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning around 3,400 years. It is widely referred to as the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Thessaloniki is Greece's second major economic, industrial, commercial and political centre, and a major transportation hub for the rest of southeastern Europe. The 9th - 8th Century B.C. marked the formation of the Greek City-States, the creation of the Greek alphabet and the composition of the Homeric epics, later followed by the dominance of Athens. The Macedonians began to play a leading role in Greece. Alexander’s campaign to the East spread the Macedonian Empire as far as the Indus River. The Roman Empire forced Greece to join the empire in 146 B.C. The decision by Constantine the Great to move the capital of the empire from Rome to Constantinople (324 A.D.), shifted the focus of attention to the eastern part of the empire. The Ottomans gradually began to seize parts of the empire from the 14th Century A.D., and completed the breakup of the empire with the capture of Constantinople in 1453. Around four centuries of Ottoman domination then followed, up to the beginning of the Greek War of Independence in 1821. The Greek State took its current form after the end of World War II with the incorporation of the Dodecanese Islands. Presently, Greece is ademocratic countrywith an advanced economy. Greece is a founding member of theUnited Nations, and is a member of EU,NATO, OECD and other international organizations.
