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Greek university admissions surge 2026
Entities: Gerasimos Siassos · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Overview
In July 2026 Greek universities reported unusually high intake numbers. The Department of Administrative Science and Technology at ELMEPA in Crete enrolled 134 new students, surpassing the 9,000‑point admission threshold for the first time and filling all 130 slots with a top score of 18,140 points. The University of Western Macedonia admitted 3,198 students, 281 more than the previous year, with the Psychology department in Florina achieving the highest admission score of 15,915 points. Several engineering and computer‑science programmes also saw significant score increases, while the Obstetrics department in Ptolemaida recorded a decline.
The university highlighted that the over‑3,000‑student freshman cohort represented roughly a 10 % rise from the prior academic year, attributing growth to recent investments in modern curricula, research, international partnerships, and campus facilities.
Adding to the national picture, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA) secured first place among Greek universities for both total new entrants and first‑choice applications, admitting 5,586 freshmen. This accounts for about 10 % of the 61,614 newcomers recorded across 23 higher‑education institutions, and EKPA expects further enrollment gains from transfer candidates.
Together, these data illustrate a sustained upward trajectory in Greek higher‑education enrollment for 2026, driven by record‑high admission scores, expanded capacities, and institutional investments.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens was first among Greek universities in total new successful entrants for the 2026‑2027 admission cycle. (EKPA admissions data)
- [● 3 SOURCES] EKPA was first among Greek universities as the first-choice selection on applicants' admission forms. (EKPA admissions data)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The university admitted 5,586 new students in the 2026‑2027 cycle. (EKPA admissions data)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 61,614 new entrants were recorded across 23 Greek universities. (National admissions statistics)
- [● 3 SOURCES] EKPA's share of the total new entrants is about 10 percent. (Admissions analysis)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The number of EKPA entrants is expected to increase significantly through transfers in the coming months. (University projections)
- [● 3 SOURCES] EKPA offers a broad range of schools and departments covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, informatics, education, economics and health sciences. (University description)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rector Professor Gerasimos Siassos issued a statement praising EKPA's leading admission position. (University communication)
Timeline
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesNational and Kapodistrian University of Athens Leads Greek Admissions, 6,000 New StudentsEKPA topped Greek universities in 2026‑27 admissions with 5,586 new students, about 10% of the 61,614 nationwide entrants, and is expected to grow further through transfers.
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5 days ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesUniversity of Western Macedonia enrolls over 3,000 freshmen in 2026 admissions, a 10% riseThe University of Western Macedonia will welcome over 3,000 freshmen in September 2026, a roughly 10% increase over the prior year, according to Rector Theodoros Theodoulidis.
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5 days ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesGreek universities admit record numbers of students in 2026Greek universities report record admissions in 2026, with ELMEPA’s DET department enrolling 134 students over a 9,000‑point base and the University of Western Macedonia admitting 3,198 students, highlighted by
Sources
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