A master’s degree: Greece or abroad? How to decide
In short
- Start from the goal: what do you want the master’s to give you professionally?
- Compare programmes with common criteria: content, length, cost, requirements and professional value.
- Applications usually ask for a CV, a motivation letter or personal statement, and references.
Choosing a master’s programme can significantly shape a young person’s career. The first dilemma is often geographical: Greece or abroad? But the right answer starts somewhere else.
Start from the goal
Why do you want a master’s? To specialise, to change direction, for an academic path or for an international career? The goal determines what kind of programme you need, and therefore where.
Greece and abroad: what we compare
- Programme content: modules, specialisation, work placement, dissertation.
- Length: many master’s degrees in the UK last one year, while in other countries, including Greece, they often take longer.
- Cost: tuition fees and cost of living.
- Language and international network.
- Professional value: how the programme is recognised in the field that interests you.
- Combining with work: there are part-time and distance-learning programmes.
What the application needs
- A CV with your academic and professional background.
- A motivation letter or personal statement; see our guide.
- Reference letters.
- A transcript of your degree.
- A language certificate and, for some programmes, tests or an interview.
When to start
For programmes abroad, ideally about a year before the start date: many universities accept applications on a rolling basis and places on popular programmes fill early. For Greek programmes, calls for applications are announced by each department separately.
How we help
We support graduates and young professionals in Greece and abroad: choosing the subject, comparing universities, evaluating programmes, requirements, CV, motivation letter, personal statement and application preparation. See our master’s studies service.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a master’s degree take?
It depends on the country and programme. Many master’s degrees in the UK last one year, while in other countries and in Greece they often take longer.
What does a master’s application need?
Usually a CV, a motivation letter or personal statement, reference letters, a transcript and a language certificate.
When should I apply for a master’s abroad?
Ideally about a year before the start date, as many programmes accept applications on a rolling basis.
