The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki International Scholarships are not one scholarship. They are a family of separate awards, each run through the university's Department of Studies, and each aimed at a fairly narrow group of people. Some are for students of Greek language and culture, some are for researchers from particular regions, and some are only open to people already enrolled at the university. If you go in expecting a single "apply here for a fully funded degree" programme, you will be confused within five minutes of opening the official site.
This guide sorts the tracks into groups, explains who each one is really for, and gives an honest view on where a Pakistani student might fit. For the summary card, see the full scholarship details on Titans Abroad.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Provider | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Studies |
| Funding | Full or partial, depending on the track |
| Levels | Undergraduate, Master's, PhD (plus language and research tracks) |
| Fields | Modern Greek Studies, Greek language and culture, general research, CERN-related fields |
| Country | Greece (Thessaloniki) |
| Deadline | Varies by track. Confirm on the official site |
| Official site | AUTh scholarships page |
A university scheme made of many small, targeted awards
The university announces these scholarships every academic year through its Department of Studies. Aristotle University is one of the largest universities in Greece, and it sits in Thessaloniki, the country's second-largest city. The scholarship menu reflects that size: there are tracks for undergraduates, postgraduates, PhD candidates, researchers and language learners.
What ties them together is administration, not a shared purpose. Each track has its own eligibility rules, its own target group and its own timing. That is the single most useful thing to understand before you start reading the official listings.
The tracks, grouped by who they actually serve
Greek language and Modern Greek Studies
The School of Modern Greek Language offers annual and summer scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students from foreign universities who want to study Greek language and culture. Of all the tracks, this is the most open-ended for an outsider, because it is built around students from abroad.
The Al. Delmouzou scholarship is for postgraduate studies in Modern Greek departments. It requires applicants to be graduates of Modern Greek Studies departments from south-eastern Europe, with proficiency in Greek.
Region-specific research and study awards
The Aristotle scholarship funds three-month research periods or postgraduate study for students from Haiti, with stipends or financial support for postgraduate students from Haiti.
The Coimbra Group scholarship provides research grants for researchers from Latin American and African countries.
Tracks for people already inside the university
CERN scholarships exist for undergraduates and PhD candidates, and reciprocal scholarships are for internal undergraduates. These are allocations for students already enrolled at Aristotle University, so an applicant applying from Pakistan cannot use them as a way in.
What the money looks like in each case
Funding is listed as full or partial, and that depends entirely on the track. Depending on what you apply for, support can take the form of:
- tuition coverage or general financial aid
- access to Greek language and culture programmes through the annual or summer scholarships of the School of Modern Greek Language
- funding for a three-month research period under the Aristotle scholarship
- stipends or financial support for Haitian postgraduates
- research grants for Latin American and African scholars under the Coimbra Group scheme
No fixed monthly amount or total value is published in the summary information available, so treat any figure you see elsewhere with caution until you read it in the official call for your specific track. Do not plan your finances around the word "full" until the call text tells you what it means for you.
Where a Pakistani applicant realistically fits
Be careful here. The regional tracks name specific groups: south-eastern Europe for Al. Delmouzou, Haiti for the Aristotle scholarship, and Latin America and Africa for the Coimbra Group grants. Pakistan is not named in any of them. The internal tracks (CERN and reciprocal) need you to be enrolled already.
That leaves the School of Modern Greek Language annual and summer scholarships as the most plausible route, since they are described as being for students from foreign universities. Even there, the summary does not state which nationalities qualify, so check eligibility for your nationality in the official announcement before you prepare anything.
The general eligibility rule is simple and strict: you must fit the demographic or academic category of the track you choose. That can mean alien (foreign) student status, ethnic origin status, or a specific geographic origin. Some descriptions of the scheme mention students of Greek ethnic origin from abroad, while others refer to non-Greek ethnic origin, so read the ethnic origin wording in your track's call closely.
Who should skip this: a student looking for a fully funded master's in engineering, business or computer science. These awards are tied to Greek studies, language, research exchanges and internal university programmes. Who it suits: someone at a foreign university with a real interest in Greek language and culture, or a researcher who clearly matches one of the named regions.
Paperwork to prepare, track by track
The documents depend on the track, but the common set is:
- Academic transcripts and previous degrees
- Proof of Greek language proficiency, where the track requires it
- A research proposal, for research-specific tracks
- Proof of nationality or ethnic origin status
- The application form from the Department of Studies
For a Pakistani applicant, transcripts and degrees often need attestation before a foreign university will accept them. Our IBCC and MOFA attestation guide explains that process. Start it early, because it is usually slower than writing the application itself.
Proof of origin matters more here than in most scholarships. Because so many tracks are defined by where you come from, a missing or unclear nationality document can end an application on its own.
Applying through the Department of Studies
- Identify the scholarship category that matches your academic level and origin, using the Department of Studies listings.
- Check the opening dates and submission guidelines for that specific track.
- Prepare your academic documents, language certificates and identification papers.
- Submit through the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Department of Studies portal or the channel named in the call.
Pay attention to which channel applies to you. Internal students and external applicants from abroad go through different routes, and language programme applicants are handled differently from research or degree applicants.
Why there is no single deadline to mark on your calendar
Opening dates and deadlines vary by programme track. The Department of Studies announces them each year, and the information was last verified in May 2026. A summer language scholarship and a research grant will not run on the same schedule, so do not assume one date covers everything. Watch the official Aristotle University scholarships page and confirm the current cycle for your track.
Mistakes that sink applications to this scheme
- Applying to a regional track you are not from. The geographic rules are the core of these awards, not a preference.
- Ignoring the Greek requirement. The Al. Delmouzou scholarship expects Greek proficiency, so you cannot add it at the last minute.
- Confusing internal and external routes. CERN and reciprocal scholarships are for current university members.
- Reading the whole list as one programme. Go through every category on the official page and find the single track that matches your nationality and level.
- Assuming a deadline from a previous year. Schedules change by programme.
If you are comparing this with other options in the country, see all Greece scholarships in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki scholarships?
They are run each academic year by the university's Department of Studies.
Can international students get a scholarship to learn Greek?
Yes. The School of Modern Greek Language offers annual and summer scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students from foreign universities to study Greek language and culture. Check the official call to confirm your nationality qualifies.
Are Pakistani students eligible?
None of the regional tracks names Pakistan. The language scholarships for students from foreign universities are the likeliest fit, but confirm eligibility for your nationality on the official site before applying.
Is the funding full or partial?
It can be either. Coverage depends on the specific track, ranging from tuition coverage or financial aid to research grants and stipends.
Do I need to speak Greek?
For some tracks, yes. The Al. Delmouzou scholarship requires Greek proficiency. Other tracks list Greek proof only where applicable, so check your track's requirements.
Before you apply, read the current call on the official Aristotle University scholarships page and keep the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki scholarship page handy for the key facts.