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Greek higher education reforms: new foreign campus licences
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Greek higher education policy reforms reforms: new foreign campus licences
In early July 2026 the Greek Ministry of Education opened applications for the 2025‑2026 a student‑housing grant and introduced a €6,000‑€15,000 certification fee for foreign university branches. The grant programme aims to support Greek students, while the fee finances quality‑assurance audits. On By 24 July 2026 the ministry granted issued operation licences to seven foreign‑university private‑university branches for the 2026‑27 academic year: year – Georgetown University, Iowa State University of Science and Technology (Thessaloniki), Roger Williams University, European University Cyprus, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, University of Essex and University of Derby. Six Derby – with six campuses will be in Athens and one in Thessaloniki. Authorisations A follow‑up decision on 27 July confirmed that three re‑evaluated applications (Sorbonne Paris Nord, Essex, Derby) were approved, while two other applicants (BCA College, City Unity College) were rejected after review. All licences required positive opinions from the National Authority for Higher Education and Education, the National Organisation for Certification of Skills and Professional Orientation, and consultation with the Foreign Ministry consulted for non‑EU partners. Education Minister Sofia Zacharaki described reiterated that the licences as are part of a “historic reform – a compass for a new direction in Greek higher education,” positioning reform” aimed at turning Greece as into a regional academic hub while reinforcing strengthening public universities, which will receive increased funding and infrastructure support. universities. Together, the student‑housing grant, the certification fee, and the expanded licensing decisions programme illustrate a coordinated strategy to expand broaden student assistance, support, tighten oversight of foreign providers, and boost elevate Greece’s role in the wider European higher‑education landscape.
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- 2026-07-26 08:01 UTC Greek higher education policy reforms
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