International Hellenic University

Thessaloniki, Greece Public Website

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International Hellenic University is a public university headquartered in Thessaloniki and operating across several cities in northern Greece. Established by law in 2005, it was substantially enlarged in 2019 through the integration of other higher-education institutions. Its current academic range includes business, economics, social sciences, health, engineering, design, agriculture, food science, humanities, law, and technology. Most regular undergraduate departments teach primarily in Greek, while the University Center of International Programmes of Studies in Thermi offers a substantial portfolio of English-taught postgraduate education. Applicants should therefore evaluate the language, campus, curriculum, and admissions route of their intended department rather than treating IHU as a single-campus, uniformly English-language university. Current official material confirms active bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study, including postgraduate admissions for 2026–2027.

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Public Greek university established by law in 2005 and substantially expanded in 2019
Official university structure currently comprises eight schools and 25 departments
Headquartered in Thessaloniki, with departments in Thessaloniki, Serres, Katerini, and Kilkis
Official 2026–2027 calls confirm continuing postgraduate admissions

Student Life & Environment

Student life differs across IHU’s distributed campuses. The university’s policies provide for study advisers, a Student Ombudsman, accessibility measures, and support for students facing social or economic disadvantage. Libraries, dining services, sports facilities, career support, internships, and Erasmus services are available, but the precise mix should be checked with the student-welfare office or host department. At the Alexander Campus in Sindos, official student-care information describes a residence, dining facilities, medical support, and a university gym. Residence places are intended particularly to support students with financial need and should not be assumed to be available to every applicant. Serres also provides campus services, though an official departmental page specifies that its student residences serve Erasmus students; this illustrates why housing eligibility must be verified by location and student category. The University Center of International Programmes of Studies organizes social clubs and activities for its students and alumni. International students in Thessaloniki can use a dedicated support unit for help with visas and residence permits, housing searches, health insurance, banking, tax registration, utilities, and integration into university life. Free Greek-language courses are also advertised for enrolled international students. These services can ease arrival, but the international support office directs admissions questions to the separate Admissions Office.

Location & Surroundings

IHU is headquartered in Thessaloniki, Greece’s major urban center in the north, but it is a multi-site institution rather than a single downtown campus. The Thermi campus, home to the University Center of International Programmes of Studies, lies on the 14th kilometre of the Thessaloniki–Nea Moudania road. The Alexander Campus is in Sindos, west of central Thessaloniki. Additional schools and departments operate in Serres, Katerini, and Kilkis. This geographic spread is academically important. A student’s daily environment, commute, housing market, and access to central Thessaloniki depend on the department’s actual location. Applicants should not select accommodation based only on the database city field. Thermi and Sindos are separate peripheral locations, while Serres, Katerini, and Kilkis are distinct cities requiring their own living arrangements. International students based at Thermi can obtain practical arrival support from the university’s international-student unit. Before accepting an offer, candidates should confirm where all compulsory teaching occurs, whether any modules use another campus, and what transport is practical for evening or weekend classes.

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There is no reliable single IHU tuition figure. The official Study in Greece portal states that Greek-taught undergraduate programs at state-funded universities are offered without tuition, whereas fee-charging international programs may follow different rules. IHU postgraduate fees vary by program and intake. Applicants should rely on the exact 2026–2027 call for their chosen course rather than older brochures or a university-wide estimate. Some postgraduate scholarships, fee exemptions, and reductions are available, but eligibility differs by school, academic record, citizenship, and socioeconomic criteria. Housing and living costs are also campus-specific. IHU provides some residence capacity and need-based support, but official pages do not establish guaranteed housing for every student. At Sindos, residence provision prioritizes welfare needs; at Serres, an official department page describes residence accommodation for Erasmus participants. Students should budget for private housing unless they receive written confirmation of a place. International applicants should also account for immigration-related expenses; IHU’s 2026 international-student guidance lists a €90 Type-D visa fee and required medical-insurance coverage of at least €30,000, though applicants should verify consular rules when applying. Career support includes individual guidance, CV and interview assistance, workshops, employer presentations, internship links, and an annual Career Fair. The university describes recruiting connections for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities, but it does not publish sufficiently supported institution-wide placement or salary outcomes. Career prospects should therefore be assessed by discipline, professional-recognition rules, Greek-language ability, and the labor market relevant to the student’s intended location.