The Annual Advisory Board meeting of Metropolitan College, held in Athens, highlighted Greece’s strengthened role in the international education landscape. With the participation of representatives from partner public UK universities, international organizations, and distinguished experts, the discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Transnational Higher Education (TNE).
During the meeting, data was presented demonstrating Greece’s dynamic growth as a study destination, marked by a steady increase in international student enrolment and the expansion of partnerships with universities abroad. Particular emphasis was placed on the developments impacting higher education in the United Kingdom in the post-Brexit era, the strategic role of TNE as a model for sustainability, and the importance of Greece as a stable and reliable education hub in the wider region.
At the same time, the contribution of Metropolitan College and Alphabet Education in advancing the internationalisation of education was highlighted, through strategic partnerships, targeted investments, and the development of modern academic programmes. The conclusions of the meeting confirm that Greece is at a critical turning point, with strong prospects of establishing itself as one of the most dynamic international education hubs.
- Greece is ranked 6th globally as a country of choice for obtaining a British university degree outside the United Kingdom (UK).
- The number of students enrolled in UK transnational education (TNE) programmes in Greece reached 34,200.
- The number of international students worldwide is expected to reach 9 million by 2030.
- Over the past three years, the number of international students choosing Greece as a study destination has been increasing by 30% annually, driven by the expansion of institutions’
educational portfolios. - Greece ranks 8th globally in attracting American students.
- As of 2026, the number of students in Greece studying through collaborations between Metropolitan College and four UK public universities stands at 14,000.
- The goal of Metropolitan College/Alphabet Education, part of the BC Partners portfolio, is to emerge as an international education hub in Southern Europe
View HERE the full report with detailed data, insights,
and strategic perspectives from the Annual Advisory Board meeting.
