Greek Ministry of Education approves student housing funding

student housing allowance Greek Ministry of Education University of Thessaly University of Crete National Student Housing Strategy

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has approved significant funding for student housing allowances for the 2025-2026 academic year as part of the National Student Housing Strategy 2026-2035.

For the University of Thessaly, €2,294,500 has been allocated to support 1,120 students across Volos, Larissa, Trikala, Karditsa, and Lamia. Specifically, 1,011 students will receive €2,000, while 109 students who share accommodation will receive €2,500.

Additionally, the University of Crete will receive €3,358,000 to benefit over 1,600 students in Rethymno and Heraklion. This funding is divided into €2,353,000 for Rethymno and €1,005,000 for Heraklion. In both cases, students receive €2,000 individually or €2,500 when cohabitating.

Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki stated that student housing is "a policy of equality" and a prerequisite for access to higher education. She noted that the government is also working on long-term solutions, including upgrading existing residences, reopening unused capacity, and creating approximately 8,600 new beds through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Currently, public housing coverage in Greece serves only 3-4% of students, significantly below the European average of 15-18%.

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Greece · Greek Ministry of Education, Religion and Sports · Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports · Rethymno campus · Sofia Zacharaki · University of Crete · University of Thessaly

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[● 7 SOURCES] University students will receive €2,000 individually or €2,500 if they share accommodation. www.neoiorizontes.gr · athina984.gr · greekcitytimes.com · www.iefimerida.gr · www.powergame.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Greece aims to create approximately 8,600 new student beds through Public-Private Partnerships. www.neoiorizontes.gr · athina984.gr · greekcitytimes.com · www.iefimerida.gr · www.powergame.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Public student housing coverage in Greece is currently between 3% and 4%. www.neoiorizontes.gr · athina984.gr · greekcitytimes.com · www.iefimerida.gr · www.powergame.gr · +2 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Of the 1,120 Thessaly beneficiaries, 1,011 will receive €2,000 and 109 will receive €2,500. www.larisanew.gr · www.larissapress.gr · rpn.gr · www.flash.gr · www.ipaideia.gr · +7 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The University of Thessaly will receive €2,294,500 for 1,120 students. www.larisanew.gr · www.larissapress.gr · rpn.gr · www.flash.gr · www.ipaideia.gr · +7 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The University of Crete funding is split into €2,353,000 for Rethymno and €1,005,000 for Heraklion. www.neoiorizontes.gr · athina984.gr · greekcitytimes.com · www.iefimerida.gr · www.powergame.gr · +2 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The University of Crete will receive €3,358,000 for more than 1,600 students. www.neoiorizontes.gr · athina984.gr · greekcitytimes.com · www.iefimerida.gr · www.powergame.gr · +2 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The Ministry approved funding for housing allowances for the 2025-2026 academic year. www.larisanew.gr · www.larissapress.gr · www.neoiorizontes.gr · rpn.gr · www.flash.gr · +7 more