About This Opportunity

The Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs offers government scholarships to international students from countries with bilateral educational agreements with Greece, providing fully funded study opportunities at Greek public universities at undergraduate, Master's, and doctoral levels. Greece has a growing number of English-taught programmes and is an increasingly attractive European study destination, particularly for students interested in Mediterranean studies, classical languages, shipping, tourism, and business.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Citizen of a country with a bilateral scholarship agreement with Greece — confirm Ghana's current status through the Greek Embassy or minedu.gov.gr
  • Meet the academic entry requirements of your chosen Greek programme
  • Applications are typically coordinated through Greek diplomatic missions in your home country

What You Get / Benefits

  • Full tuition waiver for your entire programme at a Greek public university
  • Some bilateral arrangements include a monthly stipend or accommodation support — confirm what applies to Ghanaian applicants
  • Access to Greece's academic programmes, particularly strong in classical studies, maritime studies, medicine, and architecture

How to Apply

  • Contact the Greek Embassy in Ghana to confirm Ghana's current bilateral scholarship arrangement and available quota
  • Visit minedu.gov.gr for programme and eligibility information
  • Select a Greek university and programme that matches your academic background
  • Submit your application through the designated diplomatic channel with transcripts, motivation letter, and references

    • Tips

    • Contact the Greek Embassy in Accra before spending significant time on your application — the bilateral scholarship framework is the critical factor here, and the embassy can confirm exactly what is available for Ghanaian applicants in the current cycle.
    • Greece offers a genuinely affordable cost of living by European standards, which makes a tuition waiver even more impactful since living costs are manageable.
    • Greek universities increasingly offer English-taught programmes, particularly at Master's and postgraduate level — specifically search for these to avoid Greek language barriers.

    ⏰ Deadline varies — confirm Ghana's specific arrangement and current deadline through the Greek Embassy in Accra.