Bachelor's
Full first-year tuition
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Greece
"Greece's university of Thessaloniki, with new English-taught bachelor's degrees"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#485 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is a public university founded in 1925. Its main campus is in the centre of Thessaloniki, with further sites in Thermi and Serres. AUTh is organised into faculties and schools covering medicine, law, engineering, sciences, agriculture, the arts and the humanities. Most bachelor's teaching is in Greek, but AUTh now runs English-taught bachelor's degrees in medicine, law, sport science and engineering, and many English-taught master's programmes.
Rankings & Recognition
#485
Ranked #485 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#502 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
EPICUR European University alliance
European University Association (EUA)
International Association of Universities (IAU)
Balkan Universities Network
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
38.2#
Employer Reputation
35.9#
Faculty / Student
6.4#
Citations / Faculty
28.4#
Intl. Faculty
2.1#
Intl. Students
8.1#
Intl. Research Network
90.9#
Employment Outcomes
48.3#
Sustainability
66.4#
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Key Facts
1925
Founded
49,394
Total Students
2,684
International Students
2,420
Faculty
7 programmes
English-taught Bachelor's
Popular Programs
Medicine
Law
Engineering
Sport and Exercise Science
Agriculture and Food Science
Environmental Sciences
Application Details
Application Route
Study in Greece portal
LLB Deposit
EUR 1,500 on acceptance
Medicine Deposit
EUR 6,000 (exam-exempt)
LLB Deadline
31 May 2027
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS Academic (Medicine / LLB)
|
6.0 / 6.0 |
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TOEFL iBT (Medicine / LLB)
|
79 / 79 |
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English level (Clean Energy BSc)
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CEFR B2 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Type D student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Full 1st-year tuition (CESE)
Career Outcomes
48%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 2,420
International Staff — 1%
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Notable Alumni
Albert Bourla (CEO of Pfizer)
Christos Sartzetakis (former President of Greece)
Campus & Location
AUTh's main campus is in the centre of Thessaloniki, covering about 230,000 square metres. It also has facilities in Thermi and Serres.
Campus Details
Central
Thessaloniki campus + Thermi and Serres
49394
students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Aug): 22 to 32 C
Coldest (Jan): 3 to 11 C
Climate: Cold semi-arid
Student Life & Housing
Housing
AUTh residence halls: About 1
740 places
Dining
Student Club: Daily meals for students
Health & Wellness
Insurance: Health cover needed for visa
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports
Cultural groups
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
49,394
International Students
2,684
Undergraduate
72%
Postgraduate
28%
Cost Deep-Dive
Medical Degree (English)
EUR 12,000 / year
LLB (English)
EUR 7,000 / year
Clean Energy / Materials BSc
EUR 8,000 / year
Sport Science / Env. Sci. BSc
EUR 6,000 / year
Greek-taught bachelor's
Free (Greek law)
Living Costs (LLB guide)
EUR 450-800 / month
Intakes & Deadlines
AUTh's academic year starts in September/October. The English-taught LLB admits on a rolling basis (applications 8 Sep 2026 - 31 May 2027) and classes start in early October; the Clean Energy BSc accepts applications all year for a September 2027 start.
Scholarships at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary-school diploma; English B2 (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 79 Medicine, LLB)
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree; English usually B2+
English Proficiency
IELTS Academic (Medicine / LLB)
TOEFL iBT (Medicine / LLB)
English level (Clean Energy BSc)
Required Documents
Passport copy
High-school diploma (English translation)
Academic transcripts
English certificate (B2 or test score)
Motivation letter
CV
Bachelor's degree (postgraduate)
Proof of funds (EUR 400 / month)
Travel / health insurance
Medical certificate (visa)
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Pick an English-taught programme, or a Greek-taught degree via the Ministry route for foreign nationals.
2
Apply online
Apply via the Study in Greece portal or the programme website with your documents.
3
Interview or exam
Some programmes hold an online interview or an entrance exam.
4
Receive offer
Get an acceptance letter from the university.
5
Pay deposit
Pay the deposit (e.g. EUR 1,500 for the LLB) to secure your place, if the programme requires it.
6
Visa & permit
Apply for a national Type D student visa, then a residence permit after arrival in Greece.
Campus & Location
AUTh's main campus is in the centre of Thessaloniki, covering about 230,000 square metres. It also has facilities in Thermi and Serres.
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