# Greek education program expansion 2026‑27

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-education-program-expansion-202627
> Updated: 2026-08-04T19:53:30.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In July 2026 the University of Peloponnese opened applications for new graduate programmes, including an MBA in Agri‑Food and teacher‑training courses offered by ASPAITE. The programmes target the 2026‑27 academic year and outline application deadlines, tuition fees and selection procedures.

A few weeks later, in early August 2026, the Greek Ministry of Education announced a broad expansion of public vocational schools, adding 95 new specialties across 860 sections for the same academic year. The rollout covers 116 schools nationwide, with free tuition and possible housing allowances, and details the application process and eligibility criteria.

Together, the announcements illustrate a coordinated effort by Greek authorities to broaden higher‑education and vocational training opportunities for the 2026‑27 period, spanning both university‑level graduate studies and secondary‑level vocational education.

## Claims

- The Greek Ministry of Education announced 95 specialties and 860 sections for public vocational schools for the 2026‑27 academic year. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The specialties will be offered at 116 public SA EK schools and 17 branch or off‑site sections. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Applications for public SA EK schools will be submitted in September via the online platform https://diek.it.minedu.gov.gr. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tuition at public SA EK schools is free. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Students studying away from their permanent residence may receive a housing allowance if eligible. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Candidate selection will be based on academic and social criteria as set out in the operating regulation (ΦΕΚ 4676/Β΄/2025). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The new specialties were designed based on proposals from SA EK schools and labor‑market needs, with special emphasis on island and remote areas. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The application deadline for the Ioannina Dairy School for 2026‑27 is 11 September 2026. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: Greek Education Ministry announces 95 specialties and 860 sections for public vocational schools 2026‑27

Greece's Ministry of Education announced 95 specialties and 860 sections for public vocational schools in 2026‑27, with applications opening in September and a 11 Sept deadline for the Ioannina Dairy School.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-education-ministry-announces-95-specialties-and-860-sections-for-public-vocational-schools-202

### 2026-07-13: Greek universities open applications for new 2026‑27 graduate programs in agrifood management and teacher training

Greek universities invite applications for a new MBA in agri‑food at the University of Peloponnese and for ASPAITE’s teacher‑training and counselling programmes for the 2026‑27 academic year.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-universities-open-applications-for-new-202627-graduate-programs-in-agrifood-management-and-tea

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Cite as: Greek education program expansion 2026‑27. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-education-program-expansion-202627