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Greece: guide to moving and studying

Verified procedures for EU and non-EU students

Updated on 22 Aug 2026

Cost of living
Medium

Typical spending band for a student

Language
Greek / English

Main language to handle day to day

Currency
EUR

Local currency for banking and payments

Entry
EU: no visa

Non-EU: student visa or permit required. EU: local registration only

The 6 guides

Everything about Greece, in 6 guides

One guide for each concrete need, from visas to housing: start with the one you need now.

Start here

What to do first for Greece

Resolve the decisions that can block your move before comparing cities or reading every detail.

Check entry, visa, and document rules Start with eligibility, deadlines, and official procedures for your situation. Check the lease and upfront housing costs Understand deposits, guarantees, contracts, and student housing before paying. Arrange healthcare before arrival Confirm insurance, enrollment rules, and where to get help once you arrive.

Your checklist

Before departure and after arrival in Greece

Use this as an order of work, then open the linked guide before acting on a legal or financial requirement.

  1. Confirm entry rights, deadlines, and required documents.
  2. Verify housing, contract terms, deposit, and first payment.
  3. Build a monthly budget including one-off arrival costs.
  4. Arrange valid health coverage from your first day.
  5. Plan phone, banking, transport, and the first local registrations.

Plan your money

Greece: cost of living, rent, and monthly budget

Start with housing, food, transport, healthcare, and setup costs. Treat estimates as planning ranges and verify local prices before committing.

Open the cost and money guide Use the free cost-of-living calculator

Cities and neighborhoods

Where to live in Greece: student cities and costs

Neighborhoods, rent, universities, transport and safety: everything you need to choose where to move.

Atene
  • from 380 EURroom/month
  • 2universities

Capital and largest academic and business center of Greece. It offers more opportunities and widespread transport, but heat, noise, building quality and micro-differences between blocks require timely checks.

Open city guideSalonicco
  • from 300 EURroom/month
  • 2universities

Large university city in the north, compact and social. The presence of AUTH supports student life and central rents; traffic and the condition of buildings must be checked on site.

Open city guidePatrasso
  • from 270 EURroom/month
  • 1universities

Third Greek city and important university centre. It offers lower costs than Athens, but the main campus in Rio makes the location to buses and suburban trains crucial.

Open city guide

Local context

Greece: what really changes

Use the destination-specific notes to understand trade-offs, common mistakes, and local differences.

Verification

Official sources and last update

Legal and administrative details are kept in the relevant guide so they are not copied out of context.

Where to verify the information

Each topic guide links to the competent official authorities. Always check the rule that applies to your citizenship, residence, purpose, and length of stay.

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