Two campuses in Greece
– Main Campus in Thessaloniki
– Athens Campus
The University of York has received an official licence from the Greek Ministry of Education for the establishment of its Europe branch campus in Greece: the University of York Europe Campus, CITY U.L.E. This development comes in accordance with Law 5094/2024, recently passed by the Greek Ministry of Education, which allows foreign universities to apply for the establishment of a new legal entity in Greece, known as a University Legal Entity (U.L.E.).
The University of York Europe Campus is a non-state, non-profit higher education institution based in Thessaloniki, with additional premises in Athens.
Professor Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of York in the UK, stated: “We are delighted to announce that the University of York is now licensed by the Greek Ministry of Education to operate its branch in Greece: the University of York Europe Campus, CITY U.L.E. This historic milestone gives Greek and international students direct access to world-class education, with the main campus in Thessaloniki and a Computer Science hub in Athens – positioning Greece as an international destination for education.”
The University of York ranks among the top 6% of universities worldwide, is 146th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group in the UK.
Professor Tracy Lightfoot, who serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University in the UK, has been appointed as Academic Provost of the University of York Europe Campus in Greece. She noted that the academic provision will fully align with the University’s values and academic principles.
Prof. Lightfoot stated that, following the programmes’ accreditation, the Europe Campus will offer programmes in the following fields through its three Schools – School of Business, School of Sciences and School of Law & Humanities: Business, Psychology, Computer Science, Communication, English Language & Literature and Law. Referring to legal studies, Professor Lightfoot also emphasised: “For the first time in Greece, the University’s Law School will offer a new undergraduate law degree that combines Greek law with elements of English law, tailored exclusively for Greek students.”
This milestone marks the beginning of a new era – one that brings expanded academic offerings, new opportunities for students and staff, and a deepened commitment to world-class education, research, and societal impact.
*All academic programmes are subject to approval by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.
