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Education Change Record

Foreign Applicant University Application Process Opened (Greece, July 2026)

The Ministry opened the electronic application and preference-form process for foreign and non-Greek applicants seeking higher education entry for 2026/2027.

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2026-07-01Announced
2026-07-01Effective
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Source: Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

The Ministry opened the electronic application and preference-form process for foreign and non-Greek applicants seeking higher education entry for 2026/2027.

What Changed?

Eligible applicants were given an official online route and timetable for submitting application information and programme preferences.

Old System vs New System

Before

Applicants awaited the annual ministry opening and could not complete the 2026/2027 electronic preference process before the notice.

After

The ministry portal accepts applications and programme choices under the published 2026/2027 process.

Who Is Affected?

foreign applicantsnon-Greek applicantsfamiliesuniversitiesadmissions offices

Student Impact

Eligible candidates can submit the required electronic application and rank higher education choices.

Parent / Family Impact

Families supporting applicants should verify documents, deadlines and submission confirmation.

School / Institution Impact

Universities and admissions offices prepare to process candidates admitted through the special category.

Teacher / Staff Impact

No direct teacher-specific operational change was identified.

Key Dates

  • 2026-07-01: application process announced and opened for the 2026/2027 academic year.

What To Do

  • Applicants should use the official portal
  • check documentary requirements and retain submission evidence.

What To Watch Next

Watch for results, document-verification dates and university enrollment instructions.

Global Context

The process is relevant to comparison of special national admissions routes for foreign applicants.

Source Record

Source type: Public notice

Source name: Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports

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