Greece is a small scholarship market, and we track three options there. Two of them are broad: the IKY State Scholarships Foundation, which is the national body for scholarships in Greece, and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's own scholarship scheme. Both are listed as full or partial funding and cover undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study. The third is narrow. The AUEB Full-Time MBA International Corporate Scholarships give partial funding to students already admitted to one MBA program in Athens.
So the fit depends on who you are. A Pakistani student looking at a bachelor's, master's or PhD should start with IKY and Aristotle University. A working professional with management experience who wants an MBA in Athens should look at AUEB. None of the three has a single fixed deadline for everyone, which shapes how you plan.
All Greece scholarships at a glance
| Scholarship | Funding | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| AUEB Full-Time MBA International Corporate Scholarships | Partial Funding | Rolling rounds; 2026-2027 dates on imba.aueb.gr |
| Aristotle University of Thessaloniki International Scholarships | Full / Partial | Varies, confirm on official site |
| IKY State Scholarships Foundation | Full / Partial | Varies by call for applications |
Options with full funding in Greece
Only two of the three can be fully funded, and both also offer partial awards. Read each call carefully to see which type you are applying for.
IKY State Scholarships Foundation
The IKY State Scholarships Foundation is the national body of Greece for awarding scholarships. It covers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, and many of its awards run in partnership with international institutions and private bequests. That last detail matters. IKY is less one scholarship than a channel through which several separate calls are published, each with its own rules and dates. The deadline varies by the specific call for applications, so you have to watch for the call that matches your level and field.
In our view this is the strongest starting point for a Pakistani student who wants a degree in Greece and has not yet picked a university. Because it is the state body, its calls are the ones most likely to be open across fields. See full details for the current listing.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki International Scholarships
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki International Scholarships are annual awards given by the university through its Department of Studies. They cover undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, and include specialized grants for international students, researchers and language learners.
The language-learner grants are a useful detail for Pakistani applicants. If you are open to learning Greek, this scheme gives you a route that the other two do not mention. The deadline varies, so confirm it on the official site before you plan anything. More on the full details page.
Partial funding for an MBA in Athens
The AUEB Full-Time MBA International Corporate Scholarships are partial scholarships funded by corporate partners, Athens International Airport and ION S.A. They go to admitted students of the Full-Time MBA International program at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), which the scholarship listing calls Greece's top-ranked business school.
Two points shape whether this is worth your time. First, you must be admitted to the program, so the scholarship comes after admission rather than replacing it. Second, it is partial, so you need a plan for the rest of the cost. Admission runs in rolling rounds each cycle. The final round for the 2025-2026 intake closed on 08 June 2026, and the round dates for 2026-2027 are announced on the program's official Dates & Deadlines page at imba.aueb.gr. The listing currently shows applications open. Check the full details for the latest status.
Choosing between the three Greek scholarships
The choice mostly sorts itself by your level of study.
- For a bachelor's degree, apply through IKY and check Aristotle University in parallel. Both list undergraduate support.
- For a master's or PhD, the same two apply. A research-focused applicant should look closely at the Aristotle University grants for researchers.
- For an MBA, AUEB is the only one of the three built around a specific business program. Budget for the part it does not cover.
Since none of the deadlines here is a fixed date you can mark months in advance, the practical risk is missing a call. Bookmark the official pages and check them regularly instead of waiting for a reminder.
Getting your documents ready for Greece
Because calls in Greece can open with short notice, have your papers ready before the call appears. That usually means attested transcripts and degrees, a passport valid well beyond your intended study period, a CV, a statement of purpose written for the specific program, and recommendation letters from people who know your academic or professional work. For the AUEB scholarship, your MBA application itself comes first.
Our documents checklist for international scholarships goes through each item in order. If you want to compare Greece against other countries, the scholarships guide for Pakistani students covers the wider picture.
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully funded scholarships in Greece for Pakistani students?
Two of the three we track, IKY and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki scholarships, are listed as full or partial funding. The AUEB MBA scholarships are partial only.
What is the deadline for IKY scholarships?
There is no single deadline. It varies by the specific call for applications, so check the IKY call that matches your level.
Can I apply for the AUEB scholarship before I am admitted?
The scholarships are for admitted students of the Full-Time MBA International program, so admission to the program is the first step.
Does Aristotle University support PhD students?
Yes. Its annual scholarships cover undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, with specialized grants for researchers as well.
Who funds the AUEB MBA scholarships?
Corporate partners fund them. The named partners are Athens International Airport and ION S.A.
Each of the three scholarships has its own guide on this site with the detail you need before applying, and each links to the official source. Read the guide for the option that matches your level, then confirm dates and rules on the official website of IKY, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki or AUEB before you submit.