Study Medicine in Greece

Study Medicine in Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Degree Programs: Medicine

Location: Thessaloniki, Greece

Language: English

Admission Process: Entrance exam in English on Chemistry and Biology, and oral interview in English

Admission Test: July 2025, Online

Tuition Fees: €12,000 (Medicine)

Degree Recognition: Recognized throughout Europe. Regulated by the Bologna Process and uses the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

 

Founded in 1925, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is one of the largest universities in Greece and houses the country's most prestigious Medical School, established in 1942. Since then, the university has trained over 30,500 doctors. In 2021, the Aristotle University School of Medicine opened its doors to international students with an English-language degree program for international students.

The university campus is one of the largest in Greece, with 82 departments and medical laboratories, a hospital, more than 300 professors, 70 classrooms, and 10 auditoriums. Additionally, the university collaborates with 6 major hospitals in Thessaloniki, where students begin clinical internships starting in their third year.

Every student, from the first day of enrollment in the Faculty of Medicine, will have their own academic tutor to guide them throughout their studies. Students are prepared with courses, seminars, and lectures during the pre-clinical phase at the university departments and, later, the clinical phase at AHEPA University Hospital, located on the campus, which is one of the main clinical centers in Greece.

The degree program is taught entirely in English, and a B2 level of English (IELTS) or TOEFL with a minimum score of 79/100 is required.

 

DEGREE COURSES 

Medicine: The English-language Medicine degree program for international students (360 ECTS, mandatory attendance). Upon completion of the Medicine degree program at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, students will receive the title of “Doctor of General Medicine,” in accordance with EU Directive 2005/36/E, which grants access to postgraduate studies (master's programs) and doctoral degrees in medical sciences (PhD) and the license to practice medicine in the public and private sectors within the European Union.
Duration: 6 years
Start Date: First week of October

 

THE CITY

The university is located in Thessaloniki, a city founded 2,300 years ago and the second-largest city in Greece by population. Thessaloniki is a historic and multicultural city with numerous examples of Byzantine and early Christian architecture, designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city is renowned for its festivals, events, and vibrant cultural life, making it the cultural capital of Greece. Events like the Thessaloniki International Fair and the Thessaloniki International Film Festival are held annually, and the city also hosts the largest biannual meeting of the Greek diaspora. Thessaloniki was named European Youth Capital in 2014.

 

The cost of living in Thessaloniki is affordable. On average, a 50m² apartment costs around €600 per month, and a meal in a mid-range restaurant costs approximately €15. Public transportation is inexpensive: a bus ticket costs €1, and with a Student Card, it’s €0.50.

 

Thessaloniki is easily accessible, with numerous airlines, including low-cost carriers, connecting it to major European capitals. Direct flights to Thessaloniki are available. Additionally, there are many bus and train connections from major European cities through Italian ports and the Balkan Peninsula.

 

 

ADMISSION PROCESS

As the official partner of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, we have the exceptional opportunity to organize the online entrance exam for Medicine. In order to be admitted to this university, candidates must take an entrance exam. The exam consists of a written multiple-choice test in English on Biology and Chemistry, followed by an oral interview to assess the candidate's level of English. Through our Online preparation Course, we will help you quickly acquire the necessary knowledge to pass this entrance exam.

 

Registrations are now open! Contact us by filling in the form on the right, or email us to info@medicortutor.com or call us on +39 0256566828.

 

DEGREE RECOGNITION

The University has adapted to the "Bologna Convention" and comply to the European standards SEIS (which identify the same educational protocols in all European universities), and use the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The degree is recognized throughout Europe.