Quick Summary
Situated in Athens, Greece, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is a public established in 1837. Ranked #452 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 102000 students including 9% from outside Greece. Known for strengths in Classics & Ancient History, Archaeology, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
The oldest university in the Eastern Mediterranean offering world-class expertise in Humanities and Life Sciences in a city of unmatched history.
Subject Strengths
Classics & Ancient HistoryArchaeologyPharmacy & PharmacologyMedicinePhysics & Astronomy
Founded1837
TypePublic
Total Students102000
Intl Students9%
Faculty Ratio28
CampusUrban
Campus Size150 acres
Affiliated HospitalsLaiko General Hospital, Aretaieio Hospital, Alexandra Hospital, Evgenideio Hospital
AccreditationHellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#452
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#501–600
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#301-400
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
42 Undergraduate programs, 188 Master's programs, 212 PhD programs
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
15
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · September 30
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 31
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
For the English-taught BA in Archaeology, ensure all documents are officially translated into Greek or English; international students should apply early due to high competition.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€6,000/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€10,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€4,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$60
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€16,050/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from 42 Undergraduate programs, 188 Master's programs, 212 PhD programs programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BA in the Archaeology | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| History | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| and Literature of Ancient Greece | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Medical Degree | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| LLB Law | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Pharmacy | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
72%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Strong links with the Greek healthcare systemmaritime logistics companiesand archaeological institutes.
Notable Alumni
Odysseas Elytis, Giorgos Seferis, Kostas Karamanlis, Eleftherios Venizelos
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Available
Student Clubs
35
Library Resources
9 Subject-Specific Libraries, Central University Library, Extensive Digital Archive
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available