How Much Does It Cost to Study in Greece From Pakistan? (2026)

What is the total cost to study in Greece from Pakistan in 2026?

Most Pakistani students spend between EUR 9,000 and EUR 16,000 for a full first year in Greece. That range covers tuition at a public university, living costs, the student visa, health insurance, and flights. At a rate near PKR 300 to the euro, that works out to roughly PKR 2.7 million to PKR 4.8 million for the year, which makes Greece one of the cheaper doors into European higher education.

The two figures that matter most are tuition and living costs, and both are modest by European standards. Greece is worth comparing against other affordable European destinations, so you may also want to look at our guide to tuition free European countries and the full study destinations hub.

How much is tuition in Greece for Pakistani students?

At Greek public universities, non EU students usually pay about EUR 1,500 to EUR 7,000 a year for English taught programs, with a few reaching EUR 9,000, while master’s programs often sit near EUR 1,500 to EUR 4,000. Fees are set per program rather than by a single national rate, so you must check each course page for the exact number.

Tuition by level

Two things drive the range. First, English taught programs cost more than Greek taught ones. Second, well known universities in Athens and Thessaloniki can charge more than smaller regional institutions. If you are comparing Greece with other low cost European options, our breakdowns of the cost of studying in Italy and the cost of studying in the Czech Republic put the numbers side by side.

Do I need to study in Greek or can I study in English?

This is the most important planning point for Greece. Most undergraduate programs are taught in Greek, and for those you typically need Greek at a B2 to C1 level. English taught programs do exist, with more than two hundred across the country, but the large majority are at the postgraduate level.

What that means in practice: if you want an English taught bachelor’s, your choices are limited and you should build your shortlist around the specific programs that offer it. If you are open to a master’s, your English taught options open up considerably. Students who are willing to learn Greek can access very low cost or even free public undergraduate places, though that path takes time and language study. Our guide on the IELTS band needed to study abroad explains the English proof most Greek English taught programs will ask for.

How much does it cost to live in Greece as a student?

Student living costs in Greece typically fall between EUR 500 and EUR 800 a month, which is among the lowest in the European Union. Athens and the islands are pricier, while smaller cities like Thessaloniki, Patras, and Ioannina are easier on a budget.

A typical monthly breakdown

• Shared accommodation: EUR 250 to EUR 450 a month
• Food and groceries: EUR 150 to EUR 250 a month
• Transport: EUR 20 to EUR 40 a month with a student pass
• Utilities and internet: EUR 50 to EUR 90 a month
• Personal and social: EUR 60 to EUR 120 a month

Sharing a flat is the norm for students and keeps rent low. Greece also has a warm climate and an inexpensive food culture, which helps everyday spending stay manageable. Many students live comfortably on around EUR 600 a month outside Athens.

How much does the Greek student visa cost and what funds are needed?

The Greek national student visa, known as the Type D visa, costs around EUR 90 to apply for, and you generally need to show access to at least EUR 400 a month, which the embassy usually treats as roughly EUR 7,000 to EUR 10,000 for the academic year. You prove this with bank statements, and the balance should be maintained for at least six months before you apply.

The Type D visa is applied for at the Greek embassy or its authorised visa centre in Pakistan after you have an acceptance letter from a Greek university. Once in Greece, you convert this into a residence permit for study. Your documents, including your police clearance certificate, must be recent and properly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan. Our guide on how Pakistani students get their documents attested walks through that step in detail.

Are there scholarships to study in Greece?

Scholarship options for Greece are more limited than in the UK or Germany, but they do exist. The most useful for Pakistani students are the wider European programs and individual university awards.

• Erasmus Mundus joint master’s: many are hosted partly in Greece and can cover full tuition plus a living stipend. See our Erasmus Mundus guide for how to apply.
• University merit awards: some Greek universities offer partial fee reductions for strong applicants. Ask each institution directly.
• Greek state and foundation scholarships: a small number are open to international students, often for postgraduate or research study.

Because Greece is already low cost, many students find that a modest scholarship combined with affordable tuition makes the country very manageable without needing a full ride.

Can Pakistani students work while studying in Greece?

International students in Greece are generally allowed to work part time, commonly up to around 20 hours a week during term, subject to holding the right residence permit. Wages in Greece are lower than in northern Europe, so part time work helps with living costs but will not usually cover tuition and rent on its own.

Realistically, treat part time earnings as support for daily spending rather than your main funding source. The bigger financial advantage of Greece is that its costs are low to begin with, so you need less income to stay comfortable. If working during and after study matters to you, compare Greece with our roundup of the best post study work visa countries.

What is the step by step process from Pakistan?

The route from Pakistan to a Greek campus follows a clear order. Starting early gives you time for attestation and visa processing.

• Step 1: Shortlist English taught programs at public universities and check each fee and entry requirement.
• Step 2: Prepare documents, including transcripts, degree, passport, and English proof, then get them attested.
• Step 3: Apply to universities and secure an acceptance letter.
• Step 4: Arrange your funds and health insurance, and build a six month bank history.
• Step 5: Apply for the Type D national visa at the Greek embassy or visa centre.
• Step 6: Travel to Greece and apply for your student residence permit after arrival.

If you would like this handled properly the first time, our step by step overview of how Pakistani students apply to universities abroad pairs well with this Greece specific list.

What mistakes do Pakistani students make?

• Assuming most bachelor’s are in English. They are not. Confirm the language of instruction before you fall in love with a program.
• Leaving attestation to the last minute. Document attestation and translation take time and can delay a visa.
• Depositing funds late. The bank balance should be stable for months, not arranged days before applying.
• Overlooking private colleges’ higher fees. Public universities are far cheaper; check which type you are applying to.
• Underestimating housing in Athens. The capital costs more; a smaller city can stretch your budget much further.

A verified consultancy helps you avoid each of these. Border and Bridges is registered with the SECP and FBR and verified by ICEF and the British Council, and has supported Pakistani students since 2016 from Johar Town, Lahore.

A realistic budget example

Take Bilal, a student from Lahore starting an English taught master’s at a public university in Thessaloniki in 2026. His tuition is EUR 3,000 a year, he shares a flat, and he works part time within the allowed hours.

Bilal’s net first year cost is about EUR 9,100, or roughly PKR 2.7 million, which is well below what most other European countries would cost. His example shows why students on a tight budget often shortlist Greece.

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