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About UOA

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UOA) — public non-profit university. It is located in Athens, Greece. UOA is working closely with European University Association (EUA).

It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2024, it is among top-450.

UOA does research in different fields of study and invites students to bachelor and master programs.

LocationAthens, Greece
Establishment year1837
Students126,118
International students6,228

Place in ratings

Rating QS2024#446
By subject
SubjectPlace in QS 2023
Life Sciences & Medicine197
Arts & Humanities218
Natural Sciences304
Social Sciences & Management343
Engineering & Technology357
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UOA tuition fees

The academic year at UOA is continuous, which means that students have no break between courses. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. Greece offers free education for public university students. That is why you will only have to pay a semester fee — 1,056 USD per year. To enroll at UOA, you should know the language at least at a B2 level. On the official website of the university, you will find all the relevant information about tuition fees and scholarships.

In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.

Academic calendarContinuous
Semester fee1,056USD/year

Study programs at UOA

Journalism & Media
Media and Refugee - Migration Flows
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Medicine
Molecular Biomedicine
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Social Sciences & Management
Media and Refugee - Migration Flows
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Orthodox Theology
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
South European Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresGPA — 2.1, IELTS — 7.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Southeast European Studies - Politics, History, Economics
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Law
International and European Legal Studies
Study degreeLLM
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Law
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.0, TOEFL iBT — 94
Media and Refugee - Migration Flows
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Law
Journalism & Media
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Humanities
English Studies - Literature And Culture
Study formFull-time
Duration18 months
Study field
Humanities
History of Philosophy and Ideas
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Humanities
Orthodox Theology
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
South European Studies
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsGPA, IELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresGPA — 2.1, IELTS — 7.5, TOEFL iBT — 90
Southeast European Studies - Politics, History, Economics
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Humanities
Social Sciences & Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Computer Science & IT
Data Science and Information Technologies
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Computer Science & IT
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Athens International Masters Programme in Neurosciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time, part-time
Duration24 months (full-time), 36 months (part-time)
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL PBT — 500
Molecular Biomedicine
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 7.5
Other programs
Other
Archaeology, History, and Literature of Ancient Greece
Study degreeBA
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 88
Other programs
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Bachelor degree at UOA

Admission to undergraduate programs is based on the results of entrance examinations. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 88.

IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT88

Master's degree at UOA

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6.5. TOEFL — 90 or higher.

IELTS6.5
TOEFL iBT90
TOEFL PBT500

UOA campus

The campus of UOA is located in Athens. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. Students have access to the extensive scientific library of the university. The collection of scientific papers helps them in conducting research. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at UOA. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.

Campus TypeUrban
LibraryYes
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What to do after graduation

If you want to stay in Greece after graduation, one of your options is to apply for a work visa. To do this, you need to get an offer from an employer. UOA graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.

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