Greece is situated in Southeastern Europe, with an area of 131,957 sq.km. and a population of 10,964,020.
Athens is the capital of Greece with a population of 3,192,606.
Local time is GMT +2 hours.
Greece is a member state of E.U. since 1981.
The currency is euro.
Student Visa
Nationals of Australia, Canada, all EU countries, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and the USA can stay and study in Greece for up to three months without a visa (90 days).
Visa requirements for studies in Greece:
1. A valid passport
*** Please make sure that your passport will be valid three (3) months after the date you exit Greece
2. One passport size photo 2X2 inches (Please note that the picture must be glued on the application form. Any photographs that are stapled will result in that application not being accepted)
3. Acceptance letter of the institution where you’ll be studying certified by the prefectorial office.
4. Letter from a physician stating you suffer from no communicable diseases
5. National criminal record check from the F.B.I.
6. Proof of health insurance for the duration of stay in Greece
7. Proof of funds for the duration of stay in Greece (signed affidavit from your parents stating they will cover all your living expenses while in Greece)
8. Parents’ bank and credit card statements
9. Parents’ W2 forms for the last two years
Living in Greece
Athens is the 25th most expensive city in the world, according to the Mercer 2008 Cost of Living Survey of 143 cities
The cost of living is 30% lower compared to other European countries. The Economist has ranked the country 22nd place in the Worldwide Quality-of-Life Index.
The cost of living is 30% lower compared to other European countries. The Economist has ranked the country 22nd place in the Worldwide Quality-of-Life Index.
