Aristotle University of Thessaloniki or Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης (AUTH) – public higher education institution in Greece. The history of AUTH can be traced back to1925 . The university campus is of urban type and is located in the vicinity of Thessaloniki.

University ranking. According to the international ratings Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the leading university of Greece and a desirable place to study for the majority of students. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is one of the most famous and prestigious universities in the world. Strong suits of the university are: «Arts and Humanities», «Engineering and Technology», «Life Sciences and Medicine», «Natural Science», «Social Sciences and Management». The university is famous for its high education quality ranking in the top 300 in the international rating. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is respected by employers of Greece and the world.

Application process and the cost of tuition. The main criterion of admission is the academic performance of the applicant. Traditionally the academic year is divided into semesters like in many other universities of Greece. The cost of tuition for some bachelor’s programs doesn’t exceed 1000 USD for foreign students. The university has affordable master’s programs for as low as 1000 USD per year. Despite the tuition gees being quite low, the students often participate in scholarship programs. Due to the fact that the tuition fees at AUTH may vary depending on the faculty, we advise you to check the official website http://www.auth.gr for more accurate information.

The composition of the university. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is classified as a large university with more than 51,000 concurrent students. Being a foreign citizen does not exclude you from the admission process. The ratio of foreign students at AUTH is 7% of all students. The academic staff includes more than 2100 teachers and professors. The university provides its students with the opportunity to participate in the international exchange programs.

Infrastructure of AUTH. The university has a functioning library. For those who require accommodations dormitories on and off campus are offered. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a part of a few associations like – European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group, Utrecht Network, Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research (CESAER), International Association of Universities (IAU), Community of Mediterranean Universities (CMU), AIMOS Network, European Association for International Education (EAIE), European Center for Strategic Management of Universities (ESMU), Balkan Universities Network, Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI), European University Centre at Peking University, European Universities Information & Relations Office (EUPRIO), European Language Council, European Access Network (EAN), World Association for the History of Veterinary Medicine, Top Industrial Managers Europe (TIME), Technology Innovation Information (TII), European Network of Mobility Centers (ERA-MORE), QUALITY NET FOUNDATION, Association for Dental Education in Europe (A,D,E,E,), International Committee on Monument Documantation (C,I,P,A), Network on European Education in Geodetic Engineering, Cartography and Surveying (E,E,G,E,C,S,), Societe Europeene pour la Formation des Ingenieurs (European Society for Engineering Education- SEFI), HumanitarianNet – Thematic Network on Humanitarian Development Studies, Network of excellence, New Global Migration Flows and European Institutional Response, ESU European Consortium for Political Research- European Summer University (E,C,P,R,), European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA), Teaching and Research in Engineering in Europe (TREE), Reseau Mediterraneen Des Ecoles D’ Ingenieurs (RMEI), ATHENS Network, European Language Council/Conseil Europen pour les Langues (ELC/CEL), Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF).

Bachelor – Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Greek Universities are legal entities of public law with full self-governance -under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs- and their mission is determined in the Legal Framework for Higher Education (Nr. 1 N.3549/07 Official Gazette 69 A). Given this fact, the Aristotle University’s of Thessaloniki (AUTh’s) particular triptych is specified as Interdisciplinarity, Internationalization and Intercultural Education. The Foundation Act for the University of Thessaloniki was published in the Official Gazette on June 22, 1925. The University Campus covers around 23 hectares in the centre of the city of Thessaloniki, but some educational and administrative facilities are located off campus for practical and operational reasons. Some of them are located outside Thessaloniki or even in other cities. The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is the largest University in Greece, comprising 7 Faculties organized into 33 Schοols, 5 single-School Faculties, as well as 4 independent Schools. 41 out of the 42 AUTh’s Schools offer a bachelor degree. The School of Mathematics, Physics and Computational Sciences consists of Academic staff but has no students. It supports in teaching activities other Schools of the University. The undergraduate studies at all public Higher Education Institutions are tuition-free for all…

Rankings

World ranking	443
Country ranking	1
Academic Reputation	298
Employer Reputation	385
Citations per Faculty	393
Ranking in world by sphere
Arts and Humanities	260
Engineering and Technology	146
Life Sciences and Medicine	266
Natural Science	268
Social Sciences and Management	212
International rankings
UniPage World University Ranking	443
QS World University Rankings	462
ARWU Academic Ranking	401

Tuition Fees

For the academic year 2020/21 tuition fees are set at € 3.000. These are paid directly to the bank account of the Research Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, (download) in three instalments (first two € 1.200 and third € 600), at the beginning of each semester. In the event that students and nationality groups have exceptional circumstances a different payment plan can be arranged, after special agreement with the Secretariat.

Scholarships and financial aid

The School of Journalism and Mass Communication awards up to a total of 3 scholarships annually to candidates who have already been given an unconditional offer and can provide evidence of genuine financial need.

In addition, every academic year 1 scholarship is awarded to the student that has the top overall grades, upon the completion of the 1st study semester. This scholarship takes the form of a fee-waiver for the remainder of his/her studies, i.e. are equivalent to the amount of € 2.000. In the event that the student awarded the scholarship has paid the tuition fees in advance, a refund of the aforementioned amount is received.

Applicants are strongly advised to seek information about the educational agreements that exist between their country of origin and Greece since these typically include the award of grants for study in Greek Universities.

Another option for financial support for your Master Studies in our School is the Erasmus+ Master Loans which is being established in cooperation with the European Investment Fund (Part of the EIB Group) offered to higher education students from any Erasmus+ program countries. The loan is up to €12.000 for a one-year Master’s course in a destination country different from your country of residence, and from where you obtained your Bachelor’s degree. 

Cost of living in Thessaloniki

Expenses – USD/Month	Min.	Med.
Accommodation	105	128
Food	148	304
Transportation	26	89
Communications and utilities	70	100
Clothing	23	88
Sports and leisure	21	71
Total	394	779

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (3 Courses)	2 Year – 3 Year	AUD
Engineering (2 Courses)	2 Year – 4 Year	AUD
Science (1 Courses)	2 year	AUD
Arts (8 Courses)	1 Year – 2 Year	AUD
Media Films (2 Courses)	12 Month – 2 Year	AUD 3000

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Entry Requirements

Courses	Exam
Medicine and HealthCare	IELTS , TOEFL