Education in Greece:
Tertiary Education is divided into University Education, and Higher Technological Education, provided by Technological Educational Institutes (TEIs). The Hellenic Open University was also established in 1998 for distance-learning for people of all ages and professions. Vocational and special education is also provided at Higher Education Institutes.
Higher Technological Education:
Higher Technological Education courses are more practical than universities. There are 14 TEIs in Greece located in various towns. Higher Technological Education also includes ASPAITE, (the Higher School of
Pedagogical and Technical Education). This covers a wide range of teacher education. Studies last four years for a total of eight semesters, including tuition periods and a final semester for a dissertation. During this final semester students may also practice and be assessed on their chosen profession on a trials basis. On completion students are awarded a degree. The TEIs cover a total of 81 specializations in the following fields:
Higher Technological Education:
Higher Technological Education courses are more practical than universities. There are 14 TEIs in Greece located in various towns. Higher Technological Education also includes ASPAITE, (the Higher School of
Pedagogical and Technical Education). This covers a wide range of teacher education. Studies last four years for a total of eight semesters, including tuition periods and a final semester for a dissertation. During this final semester students may also practice and be assessed on their chosen profession on a trials basis. On completion students are awarded a degree. The TEIs cover a total of 81 specializations in the following fields:
- Graphic arts and art studies
- Management and economics
- Health and caring professions
- Applied technology
- Food technology and nutrition
- Agricultural technology
- Music technology
Institutes of Tertiary Education are fully self-governing under the supervision of the State, and are financed by the State. Educational programs are mainly offered in Greek. However, specialized study programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level are offered in foreign languages - notably English. Tuition is generally free of charge but there some exceptions, mainly in the case of certain post-graduate programs and studies at the Hellenic Open University.
Top Universities in Greece:
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- Athens University of Economics and Business
- National Technical University of Athens
- University of Athens
- University of Crete
- University of Patras
- ALBA Graduate Business School
- Athens Information Technology
- City - University of Sheffield - Greece
- Degree College - The American College of Greece
- International Hellenic University
- Study in Holland - The Netherlands Institute in Athens
- The American College of Thessaloniki
- University of Macedonia
Documents will be required for Visa:
Applicants in person only:
A valid passport ( The passport must be valid for a period of at least three 3 months).
In order for a student to enter Greece with a student visa, he/she needs to present a letter from the University (certified by the Greek Government) to the nearest Greek Embassy/Consulate.
- A "health certificate". This should be an official certificate from a health institution declaring that the student does not carry any transmitted diseases
- An official certificate that the applicants has no criminal record.
- 4 color passport size pictures
- Passport photocopy
- The attached declaration form signed by the student.
- The attached parental/tutor declaration form signed by the parent.
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