Studying in Greece |
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The constitution of Greece recognizes the Greek Orthodox faith as the "prevailing" religion of the country, while guaranteeing freedom of religious belief for all. Greece is today relatively homogeneous in linguistic terms, with a large majority of the native population usingGreek as their first or only language. The Muslim minority in Thrace, which amounts to approximately 0.95% of the total population, consists of speakers of Turkish, Bulgarian (Pomak) and Romani. Greek cuisine is often cited as an example of the healthy Mediterranean diet. Greek cuisine incorporates fresh ingredients into a variety of local dishes such as moussaka, stifado, Greek Salad, spanakopita and the world famous Souvlaki. Culturally, Greece is on the rise. Modern Greek cuisine is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world, and its popularity is increasing as more and more people discover its rather significant charms. Plus, the gorgeous countryside and breathtaking islands get a lot of good press, too. You'd be hard-pressed to find a study abroad location more attractive than Greece. Its history is everywhere, so the education won't be limited to the classroom, and universities. The land itself is stunning and populated by famously generous, friendly people. In fact, most students would have a difficult time finding any drawbacks to studying in Greece. The language, of course, may prove to be a barrier: Greek is considered to be one of the most difficult languages to learn if you have not grown up speaking it. Public higher education is divided into Universities and Technological Education Institutes (TEI). The mission of University Education is to ensure a high level of theoretical and all-round training for the future scientific workforce of the nation. The role of Higher Technological Education is to contribute to the country's development and to progress in the fields of science and applied research. Students in modern-day Greece will benefit from both the ancient past and the exciting present. Wherever you choose to study, whether it is in one of the major cities or on one of the smaller islands in the Mediterranean, your life will be enriched in ways too numerous to count. It all begins in Greece. During the past few decadew the transportation network of the country was modernised and impressively upgraded and, as a result, Greece today has an integrated transportation structure allowing for fast and safe travelling all over the country.
LIVING COSTS
Don't believe all the ads about credit card acceptance, it's strong at hotels and upscale restaurants and shops, but can be inconsistent elsewhere. If you are staying more than three months in Greece, you will probably need an Greek bank account.
WORKING IN GREECE Finding a job in Greece isn't too easy - especially as foreigner. EU nationals can work in Greece under the same conditions as Greek citizens and work permit isn’t required. However, a residence permit must be obtained. They are valid for five years, starting from the date following the filling of the application. Usually, residence permits are issued on the day that the application is filed. For residence permits, the employee must submit the application and documentation to the municipality where the employer has its seat or address. The permit is usually issued within six months and is attached to the employee’s passport. For more information look here: |
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Greece, officially known as the Hellenic Republic, lies on the south-eastern edge of Europe. With an area of 131,957 sq.km. it has population of 10,964,020. The Hellenic Republic is a Presidential Parliamentary Democracy. The climate is mostly dry and temperate, though it snows in the mountains and in the north. In Greece, you are standing at a crossroads of cultures, colors and civilizations, you feel the strength of history and the warmth of being in the southernmost part of Europe, and you discover an evolutionary process of thought, influence and experience.
Greece has one of the lowest costs of living in the EU countries. Athens is more expensive than the rest of the country. The standard of living is quite high. Actually it’s virtually impossible to calculate an average cost of living in Greece, as it depends on each individual’s circumstances and lifestyle. 