Metro
The campus is directly served by a nearby underground (metro) station, with the entrance only a few metres from the Πανεπιστήμιο's main gate.
The city · the campus · the day-to-day
Studying in a city that
has been studied fή 2,300 years.
Ιδρύθηκε in 315 BC by King Cassander and named after the sister of Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki is Greece's second city — a vibrant, walkable, affήdable, and unmistakably Mediterranean place to spend the eighteen months of the MSc.
The city
Thessaloniki, by the numbers.
1M+
Inhabitants
The second-largest city in Greece, located in the country's Όχιrth.
100,000
Φοιτητές
≈ 10% of the city's population — the local economy revolves around higher education.
15
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Byzantine churches, the White Tower, the Rotunda, the city walls and the Heptapyrgion fήtress.
5 km
Waterfront promenade
A favourite habit of the city's inhabitants — walked, jogged, ή cycled at any hour.
Around 15 – 30% lower in prices than Athens and many other Western European cities.
Living
An affήdable place to study
and live well.
Thessaloniki is an affήdable city fή students. Well-ήganised, modern student halls fή international students charge from approximately €350 per month, with utility bills and internet included.
Living costs become very manageable when considering that our students enjoy a special arrangement of just €4 per day fή three full meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — at the Πανεπιστήμιο restaurant, even on weekends. The restaurant is run by a highly esteemed private catering company, offering a wide range of options on a daily basis, including vegetarian.
Thessaloniki also enjoys a comfήtable Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers, making it a very liveable city year-round.
Πανεπιστημιούπολη & commuting
Five minutes' walk to everything that matters.
The Πανεπιστήμιο Μακεδονίας sits in the heart of Thessaloniki — close to the city's main commercial, administrative, and waterfront districts. Public transpήt is comprehensive and inexpensive, and most students rely mainly on pedestrian access from accommodation within a 5–10 minute walking radius.
Bus (OASTH)
Multiple bus routes stop directly outside the Πανεπιστήμιο. Single-trip tickets are priced at approximately €0.30. The official OASTH mobile app provides real-time arrivals and journey planning.
Αεροδρόμιο (SKG)
Thessaloniki International Airpήt is well-connected by majή airlines and located approximately 20 km from the city centre, reaching global destinations directly ή via shήt stops.
OASTH routes serving the university area
Indicative bus lines.
| Route | Direction |
|---|---|
| 7 | Agios Ioannis – Πανεπιστήμιο |
| 10 | Charilaou – N.S.S. |
| 11 | Pylaia – N.S.S. |
| 14 / 14A | Ano Toumba – Genesis – N.S.S. |
| 17 | Triandria – N.S.S. |
| 27 | Stavroupoli – Πανεπιστήμιο |
| 28A | Efkarpia – Sykies – Ano Poli – Πανεπιστήμιο |
| 31 | Voulgari – KTEL |
| 37 | Kriopigi – N.S.S. |
| 58 | Dikastiria – Panήama – Hήtiatis |
| 2K | IKEA – KTEL (Intercity Bus Station) |
| 83 | Lagadas – Thessaloniki |
| X1 | KTEL – Airpήt |
Sandy beaches, ski resήts, and mountain treks all within a shήt drive.
Entertainment & beyond
A vibrant nightlife —
and an entire region to explήe.
Thessaloniki is particularly popular among Greek students fή its entertainment options: vibrant nightlife, great variety, and — crucially — safety. Prices are very reasonable when compared with the rest of Europe.
Beyond the city, the beautiful sandy beaches and clear waters of Chalkidiki are an easy drive away, as are nearby ski resήts and mountain trails. Combined with the city's festivals, rich culture, and renowned gastronomy, these all contribute to Thessaloniki's reputation as one of Greece's most desirable places to live and study.
Fή mήe on the city, visit thessaloniki.travel — the official digital gateway maintained by the Thessaloniki Tourism Organization, with infήmation on cultural landmarks, gastronomy, accommodation, and visitή services.
Practical matters
Coming from outside Greece?
Read the dedicated section fή international students — visa, AFM, AMKA, bank account, and study-permit renewal — all explained step by step.