Study in Greece: English-Taught Medicine, Maritime & Engineering Degrees
Study in the cradle of Western higher education with affordable EU tuition from €1,500/year. Specialize in world-dominating Maritime Logistics, English-taught 6-year Medicine, and Engineering with full 29-nation Schengen access.
Why Greece is a Fast-Growing Destination for International Students
Greece is renowned worldwide for its deep academic foundations and world-leading merchant navy, controlling over 20% of global commercial shipping. Greek public universities in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete have opened prestigious, fully accredited English-taught Bachelor's and Master's degrees across Medicine, Maritime Logistics, Computer Science, and Business.
With very low public university tuition fees (€1,500 to €4,500 per year) and an enviable Mediterranean quality of life, Greece offers international students an extraordinary European experience. A Greek national student visa also grants unrestricted travel access across the entire Schengen Zone.
Student Working Rights in Greece:
International students are legally permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during summer holiday periods, particularly in the booming Greek tourism, shipping, and service industries.
Premier Greek Universities with English Programs:
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), and University of Piraeus (world-renowned Maritime studies).
Study in Greece Fast Facts
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Main Intakes:
September / October & February -
Visa Processing Time:
4 to 6 Weeks (National D Visa via GVCW / VFS Greece) -
Work Rights:
20 hrs/wk (Full-time in Summer) -
Tuition Range:
€1,500 to €4,500 / year (₹1.4L – ₹4.1L) -
Post-Graduation Rights:
1-Year Post-Graduation Job Seeker Residence Option -
Cost of Living:
€400 – €650 / Month (Sunny Mediterranean Lifestyle)
Top Universities & In-Demand Programs in Greece
Earn prestigious degrees in world-dominating sectors including Global Maritime Logistics, English Medicine, and Computer Engineering.
Maritime Studies, Shipping Management & Ocean Logistics
Greece owns the largest commercial merchant shipping fleet in the world, providing unmatched maritime career pipelines.
6-Year General Medicine (MD) in English
Historic medical faculties offering cutting-edge clinical training, simulation labs, and EU-wide doctor recognition.
Computer Science, Data Analytics & Hospitality Management
Greece's thriving tech ecosystem and record-breaking tourism industry drive high demand for bilingual managers.
What Our Students & Parents Say
Real stories from Surat students who achieved their overseas education goals with Inspire Education.
"Studying maritime management in Greece was the best decision for my logistics career. Inspire Education's documentation team handled the Greek embassy submission in New Delhi without a single glitch."
"The admission guidance from Nikki Ma'am and Jay Sir made my admission to University of Athens Medical School possible. World-class faculty, EU medical degree, and living in Athens is very economical!"
"When Drashti chose the English Medical degree at NKUA Athens, we were nervous about the visa paperwork. Inspire Education's documentation team handled the Greek National Visa D and apostille with zero delays. A truly world-class consultancy in Surat."
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about admissions, tuition fees, and visa rules.
Public university tuition fees in Greece for non-EU students typically range from €1,500 to €4,500 per year for Bachelor's and Master's programs. Specialized 6-year English medical degrees are around €12,000 to €13,000 per academic year.
Yes, Greek public and private universities offer over 150 accredited Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs taught 100% in English, particularly in Medicine, Maritime Studies, Computer Science, and Business.
Yes, international students holding a valid Greek student residence permit are legally permitted to work part-time for up to 20 hours per week during term time and up to 40 hours per week during summer breaks.
The Greek National D student visa typically takes between 4 to 6 weeks. Applicants submit their dossiers at Global Visa Center World (GVCW) or VFS Global in New Delhi, Mumbai, or Ahmedabad.
Absolutely. Greece is an official member of the European Union and the Schengen Zone. Your Greek student visa and biometric residence permit allow visa-free travel across all 29 Schengen member countries.
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