The University of York has received approval from the Greek Ministry of Education to establish its Europe campus in Greece. The campus, based in Thessaloniki and Athens, expands the university’s existing partnership with CITY College, which has been admitting students since 2021.
York Europe Campus, officially recognised as a university legal entity (ULE), allows it to award degrees equivalent to those of Greek state universities. This status enhances its ability to collaborate with other institutions, access funding, and participate in national research programmes.
The campus offers programmes in English Studies, Psychology, Business Administration, Economics, Computer Science, and Law, with undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses planned from 2026. A new Computer Science hub in Athens will provide technology-focused facilities for students. The Law department in Thessaloniki will combine Greek and Common law in its curriculum, targeting local students.
York Europe Campus serves students from over 60 countries and delivers courses across seven nations in Southeast Europe and the Caucasus. It positions the university as a high-ranking international presence in Greece according to Times Higher Education metrics.
The Greek licence follows York’s plans to open a new campus in Mumbai in 2026, initially offering courses in computer science, AI, cybersecurity, business, economics, and the creative industries.
