Greece grants special university admission to disaster-affected regions

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has announced a special admission policy for the 2026-2027 academic year. Students and graduates from 12 specific regions affected by natural disasters will be granted admission to higher education institutions (AEI) and Higher Theological Academies (AEA) exceeding standard enrollment quotas.

The affected areas include the municipalities of Kropia, West Achaia, Andritsaina-Krestena, Paramythia, Dodoni, Georgios Karaiskakis, Central Tzoumerka, Preveza, Ermionida, Delissia, Styra, and the municipal units of Apollonia, Ellomeni, and Lefkada. This measure applies to final-year students of the 2025-2026 school year and graduates who participated in the Panhellenic examinations held in June 2026.