With a history dating back to 1982, Metropolitan College has evolved into the largest International University Hub in Greece and the largest provider of British transnational higher education in Europe. Through its 12 Academic Schools, it offers more than 100 Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral programmes in collaboration with four distinguished UK public universities, spanning a wide range of contemporary academic disciplines and professional fields.
With a student community of more than 14,000 and a presence across eight cities in Greece -Athens, Marousi, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larissa, Rhodes and Heraklion, Crete- Metropolitan College continuously invests in state-of-the-art facilities, specialised laboratories equipped with cutting-edge technology, international academic partnerships and innovative learning environments that bridge higher education with the evolving needs of industry and research.
At the same time, Metropolitan College maintains an active presence within the global academic community as a member of more than 30 Greek and international scientific and professional organisations, further reinforcing its position as a leading reference point for international higher education in Greece.
Metropolitan College, licensed by the Ministry of Education, License No. 94537/IA/15.7.2013 (B’ 1788), offers recognized degree programs in collaboration with four distinguished public British universities.
Degrees are awarded by the partner universities and are identical to those conferred upon students studying in the United Kingdom. They are Level 6, 7, or 8 degrees (corresponding to Undergraduate, Master’s, and Professional Doctorates programs, respectively) according to the International Standard Classification of Qualifications and enjoy international recognition.
All degrees are recognized by the legally competent authority of the Ministry of Education, ATEEN.
Metropolitan College has been successfully evaluated by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and is accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC). This accreditation is granted following a rigorous inspection of all areas of the College’s operations, including academic and administrative staff, facilities, the quality of internal operational and coordination procedures, the offered academic programs, technical resources and available equipment, as well as student support services.
According to the results of a nationwide Employability Survey conducted by QED in June 2025 among Metropolitan College graduates during the 2022–2024 period:
- 70% of our graduates are employed.
- Of these, 75% work in a field related to their studies.
- 70% found employment within six months of graduation.
- 83% are employed full-time.
- 79% of those working in a relevant field report satisfaction with their job.
These survey results—the first certified employability survey conducted at a Greek college—reflect the career readiness of Metropolitan College graduates and the systematic efforts of the Employability & Career Center, which serves as a bridge between students and the job market.
