Greece has long been known for providing higher education, with a high-quality education system. It is an ideal destination for students to apply to study in Greece. In this post, we will give you a list of the best universities in Greece.
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Best Universities in Greece
1. National Technical University of Athens
Established in 1837, the National Technical University of Athens (or NTUA) is one of the oldest universities in Greece. Today it has around 23,900 students, most studying five-year programs that lead to a diploma equivalent to a Master in Engineering or Science. Its nine academic schools (faculties) cover a range of engineering disciplines, as well as architecture and applied mathematics and physics. Teaching is in Greek, but students attending as part of the Erasmus exchange program complete projects in English. NTUA has several campuses, all located in the lively and historic Greek capital, Athens.
2. University Crete
Established in 1973, the University accepted its first students in 1977-78. It now has 16 Departments in 5 Schools as well as a number of affiliated research-oriented institutions, including the Skinakas Observatory, the Natural History Museum, and the University General Hospital.
Crete currently benefits from an academic and technological environment of international standards which has been built up over the last 30 years through a cluster of research-orientated institutions including the University, the Institutes of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH), which has its headquarters in Heraklion, Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture (IMBBC), and the University General Hospital (PagNi), as well as other HEIs in the region – the Technical University (TUC) the Technological Educational Institute (TEI), and the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Hania (MAIch).
3. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Established in 1837, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Athens, Attica. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA) is a very large coeducational Greek higher education institution.
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UOA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
4. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece, and one of the largest in southeast Europe. Its large main campus is located in the center of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city, and a popular destination for visitors to the country. Established in 1925, the institution is named for the famed philosopher Aristotle, who was born close to the city, and is variously referred to as Aristotle University, the University of Thessaloniki, or AUTH. It offers courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a broad spectrum of subjects, with most courses taught in Greek.
5. University of Patras
Established in 1964, the University of Patras is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Patras, Western Greece. This institution also has a branch campus in Agrinio. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of Greece, the University of Patras (UP) is a large coeducational Greek higher education institution.
University of Patras (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
6. University of the Aegean
Established in 1984, the University of the Aegean is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Mytilene, North Aegean. University of the Aegean (UAegean) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 36 years old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Greek higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAegean also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses, and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
