How many universities does Athens have?

Our index lists 4 universities in Athens with 180 study programmes between them, 41 taught in English.

Is Athens affordable for students?

Athens scores 9/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Greece spend roughly €735 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Greece.

Universities in Athens

Athens has 4 universities in our index, offering 180 study programmes — 41 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability9/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly9/10

Weather9/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Athens offers an affordable and vibrant student experience with excellent weather, a rich cultural scene, and easy navigation in English and via public transport.