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Information for students from Greece

Welcome

Queen Mary has a long history of welcoming students from around the World. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the college and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 100 different countries. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.
One of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities, our setting gives you the benefits both of a large campus environment and of the countless academic and social opportunities of London.

Financing your studies

EU students applying to study at undergraduate level may be eligible for a loan to cover their tuition fees at Queen Mary, please see the Undergraduate Fees and Finance page for more details.
EU students can also apply for various studentships and bursaries for postgraduate study, please go to Postgraduate Studentships for more information.

 Popular courses at Queen Mary

There are currently 150 students from Greece at Queen Mary studying a range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and including students on exchange programmes. Popular choices include:

Law (LLM and LLB)
Medicine
Dentistry
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Biological and Chemical Sciences
Business and Management
Economics
Computer Science
Engineering
Politics
Film Studies
Mathematical Sciences

Erasmus and Study Abroa d Programmes

Students interested in attending Queen Mary through the Erasmus programme, please visit the Erasmus website.

If your university does not have an Erasmus exchange programme with Queen Mary, you can apply directly to our Study Abroad programme. This is for overseas students who would like to study with us for one or two semesters, with credit transferring to your home university. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their home institution will accept credits earned.

 Meet Queen Mary, University of London Representatives

Queen Mary staff regularly travel overseas to meet, counsel and interview interested students. If you wish to meet with one of our representatives and would like to see our schedule of events please click here.

 

Entry requirements

Recognition of Greek qualifications for Undergraduate Entry

Academic:

The following Greek qualification will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Bachelor’s degree:

  • The Apolytirion can be accepted for entry to some degree courses, but
    many departments will also ask for additional A’ levels or a UK Foundation
    Course.
  • Where the Apolytirion is acceptable students will usually need to obtain an overall mark of at least 17/20.

Also acceptable are:

  • 3 A levels (grades A-C)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

Please refer to the prospectus and department web sites for individual subject A’ level and IB requirements.

English Language Requirements:

For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please click here .

For information on applying to study for an undergraduate course at Queen Mary, please refer to Undergraduate study

Recognition of Greek qualifications for Graduate Entry

Master's degrees (all one year)

Academic:

The following qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Master’s degree:

  • Ptychio (awarded by an AEI) or Diploma of Engineering/Architecture (awarded by an AEI)
  • Exact grade requirements will depend on the course you are applying for, but you will usually need to achieve an overall grade of at least 7/10 to be considered.
  • Holders of a Ptychion from a TEI may be considered for admission into the second year of the relevant undergraduate degree.

Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

English:

 Please see the English Language Requirements for full details. 

Research degree (MPhil/PhD: 3 years)

Academic:

  • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Metaptychiakon Spoudon Diploma.
  • However many departments also accept student with very high grades in either a Ptychio (awarded by an AEI) or Diploma of Engineering/Architecture (awarded by an AEI)

English:

For information on applying to study for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study.

 

Useful contacts

The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of study in the UK. Their website includes information on application procedures - including a sample UCAS form, guidance for completing the on-line UCAS application, funding etc.

Visit: http://www.britishcouncil.org/gr/greece.htm                     

Athens
British Council
17 Kolonaki Square,
106 73 Athens
Tel: +30 210 369 2333
Fax: +30 210 363 0481
Email: customerservices@britishcouncil.gr      

Thessaloniki
British Council
9 Ethnikis Amynis Street,
546 21 Thessaloniki
Tel: +30 2310 378 300
Fax: +30 2310 282 498 
E-mail: bc.thess@britishcouncil.gr

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