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New Delhi: Study in Greece (SiG) is Greece’s national agency for the internationalization of Higher Education that helps in assisting the foreign students.
Before embarking on their academic journey in Greece for bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degrees, students should prepare the necessary documents. Sometimes, they may also need to translate these documents. Once the university approves the application process, it will send a formal letter of acceptance to confirm the course details and the program’s starting dates.
Getting a Visa
Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa to study in Greece. However, a student visa is required for the non-EU citizens.
For a non-EU student, the Study in Greece national agency cooperates with ‘Global Visa’ centre to make the first step of entering to Greece easier. The portal offers students a range of services, including consultation, document preparation, interview preparation, and ongoing support.
Consultation: The agency works to understand the specific needs and requirements of students in order to provide guidance on the best visa options for them.
Document preparation: The Study in Greece agency helps aspirants in gathering and preparing the necessary documentation required for the visa application. The portal assists students in preparing transcripts, obtaining letters of recommendation, and gathering other necessary materials.
Interview preparation: Many student visa applications require an in-person interview. The agency helps the students by providing important guidance on how to appear in an interview for the same.
Ongoing support: The Study in Greece portal assures the students for extending the required support for the entire visa process.
Accommodation
Greece has large number of houses for rent that are ideal for students’ stay for long-term and short-term. The students can find houses in prime locations throughout the university cities. They can select from range of accommodation types, including shared apartments, private studios, and dormitory-style rooms. All of the houses provided here are fully furnished and equipped with basic necessities.
Universities in Greece
The Greek state accredits all 24 universities currently operating in Greece. All the Higher Tertiary state-accredited universities in Greece are public.
The duration of the undergraduate degree programmes for most disciplines is four years. However, some programmes in architecture, engineering, dentistry, pharmacology, agronomic, forestry, run for a duration of 5 years. The medicine course in the country runs for a duration of 6 years. The School of Fine Arts requires special exams, and 5 years of studies.
