The final results of the evaluation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE) for proposals on joint postgraduate study programs (Joint Master or Dual Master) between Greek universities and well-known foreign universities have been announced by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports.

According to the final ranking lists, 74 out of 132 proposals were approved for funding. These proposals are for new joint postgraduate programs. The total budget for the approved programs is about €94 million. Of this, €80 million comes from the Recovery and Resilience Fund, and €12 million from the National Public Investment Program, mainly to cover VAT.

Some examples of the 74 new joint postgraduate programs include:

• National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Yale University
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – Harvard University
• Democritus University of Thrace – Sorbonne Université
• Panteion University – Columbia University
• University of Western Macedonia – Boston University
• Agricultural University of Athens – University College London
• Technical University of Crete – ETH Zurich
• University of Thessaly – Columbia University New York
• National Technical University of Athens – Heidelberg University
• University of Ioannina – Imperial College London

The Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports, Sofia Zacharaki, said:

“By connecting Greek public universities with top international universities and approving 74 new joint postgraduate programs in innovative scientific fields, we are strengthening the global outlook of higher education in Greece. We are using funds from the Recovery and Resilience Fund to improve and promote the outward orientation of Greek public universities. Our goal is to build a strong culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in our universities, using the research and knowledge produced for the benefit of students and the academic community. The strong interest shown by our institutions proves the high potential, confidence, and ambition of Greek universities to take a leading role on the global academic map.”

It is noted that Minister Zacharaki increased the total budget by €42 million—following a decision by Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Nikos Papathanasis—to support more joint postgraduate programs and expand the topics and partnerships with international institutions.

These new programs are expected to enhance the international profile of Greek universities, share best practices, and promote new scientific fields, offering many benefits to students.

This announcement is part of the call for the “Internationalization of HEI Educational Services” under the “Universities of Excellence” project, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0”, aimed at promoting quality, innovation, and international collaboration in Greek universities.