Medical Degree English program

03/09/2026

New academic year. Same team. Even bigger smiles!

We’re back, ready for another year of learning, new experiences, new challenges and, most importantly, welcoming our students to the Medical Degree English Program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Here’s to a great academic year ahead!

03/09/2026

A new academic journey is about to begin!

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and its School of Medicine are delighted to welcome the new first-year students of the Medical Degree English Program at a special Welcome Ceremony.

The event will include a welcome address by the Rectoral Authorities and the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, followed by a presentation and welcoming speech by the Director of the Medical Degree English Program and Dean of the School of Medicine, Professor Nikolaos Arkadopoulos.

This is the first step in six years of learning, discovery, clinical experience and personal growth — and the beginning of a new chapter for our international students in Athens.

28 September 2026 | 10:00 AM
Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Central Building, 30 Panepistimiou St., Athens

We look forward to welcoming the newest members of our academic community.

Welcome to Athens. Welcome to NKUA. Welcome to Medicine.

01/09/2026

Explore Your New Home: NKUA Medical School Campus Tour

Starting medical school is more than beginning your studies — it is becoming part of a new academic community.

Students of the NKUA Medical Degree English Program are invited to join our Campus Tour and get to know the place that will become their academic home for the years ahead.

Discover the School of Medicine campus, explore key facilities, meet members of our community, ask questions and feel confident as you begin your journey at NKUA.

25 September 2026 | 10:00 AM
Meeting Point: Library, School of Health Sciences
1 Dilou & Mikras Asias, Athens

We look forward to welcoming you to campus and to the NKUA Medical Degree English Program!

13/08/2026

31/07/2026

Medicine never takes a vacation. But every great doctor knows when it's time to recharge.

As another academic year comes to a close, we would like to thank our students, faculty, alumni and friends for being part of our growing international community.

Whether you're spending your summer by the sea, exploring new places, volunteering, conducting research or simply taking time to rest, we hope these weeks bring you new experiences, inspiration and well-deserved relaxation.
Take care of yourselves, enjoy every moment, and return refreshed for another exciting year of learning, discovery and growth.

🌊 Have a wonderful summer!

23/07/2026

On 23 July 2026, the Dean of the School of Medicine of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Professor Nikolaos Arkadopoulos, welcomed a delegation of distinguished academics from the Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and the School of Public Health, China.

The meeting focused on opportunities for future collaboration between the two institutions, including student and faculty exchanges, as well as joint initiatives in transplantation and artificial intelligence in biomedical research.

The discussions reaffirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing international academic partnerships, innovation, and excellence in medical education and research.

20/07/2026

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is installing 106 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and an equal number of first-aid kits across its facilities in Attica and Euboea, significantly enhancing safety standards and emergency response capabilities throughout the University community. This important initiative has been made possible thanks to a generous donation from Ms Julia Tsetis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies – UNI-PHARMA and InterMed – pharmacist (MSc) and Honorary Doctor of the University’s Department of Pharmacy. The equipment has been donated in memory of the late Ioanna Andreadou, Professor of Pharmacology at the Department of Pharmacy.

As Rector Gerasimos Siasos emphasises, protecting human life and fostering a safe university environment are among the University of Athens’ highest priorities. Through this donation, made in memory of Professor Ioanna Andreadou, the legacy of a distinguished scientist will continue to benefit the entire University community and society at large.

https://hub.uoa.gr/en/university-of-athens-becomes-greeces-first-university-to-equip-all-buildings-with-defibrillators-following-a-donation-from-the-tsetis-group/

17/07/2026

A Historic Investment in the Future of Greek Higher Education

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) will receive €130 million as part of a landmark €160 million donation by Greece's four systemic banks to support the modernization of public universities. The initiative, announced at the Prime Minister's Office, represents the largest donation to Greek higher education in recent decades.

The funding will support the comprehensive renovation and upgrading of educational and research facilities, reinforcing NKUA's commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and an outstanding learning environment for future generations.

This historic investment marks a major milestone for the University and further strengthens its position as one of the leading academic institutions in Europe, providing world-class education, cutting-edge research, and modern infrastructure for students from Greece and around the world.

02/07/2026

We are proud to announce that, the Medical Degree English Program of the NKUA School of Medicine successfully held the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for students of the Clinical Surgery course.

Through a series of realistic clinical simulation stations, students had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and prove their clinical skills in a structured examination environment.

The examination was organized and coordinated by Assistant Professor Orestis Lyros and Professor Konstantinos Toutouzas, with the invaluable contribution of the following faculty members and clinical staff:

Pantelis Antonakis, Spyridon Christodoulou, Dionysios Delaportas, Asimakis Gremoutis, Ioannis Hatzaras, Stylianos Kykalos, Panagis Lykoudis, Nikolaos Machairas, Nikolaos Memos, Nikolaos Michalopoulos, Konstantinos Nastos, Nikolaos Pararas, Dimitrios Patsouras, Maria Papadoliopoulou, Dimitrios Schizas, Kalliopi Stavrati, Evaggelos Tagalos. 

A special thank you to the members of SuRSO (Surgical Research Student Organization), who volunteered as standardized patients and helped create an authentic clinical environment:

Vasiliki Bakola, Alexandros Charalampopoulos, Anastasia Chatzimoschou, Aggelos Chontzopoulos, Theodora Giannakopoulou, Alexandros Gryllis, Paraskevi Eleni Kitsou, Maria Koukoumelou, Pinelopi Nika, Alexandros Prasinos, Foteini Sofou, and Fillipa Xatziioannidi.

Congratulations to our students, faculty members, and SuRSO volunteers for another successful OSCE.

29/06/2026

On June 25, 2026, the NKUA School of Medicine successfully hosted the event "Discovering the Museum and the First Department of Pathology", highlighting the rich history and enduring contribution of these two landmark academic institutions to medical education, research, and clinical practice.

The event was opened by Professor Gerasimos Siasos, Rector of NKUA, Professor Nikolaos Arkadopoulos, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Professor Nikolaos Thomaidis, President of the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE), who emphasized the importance of preserving the University's academic heritage.

Distinguished faculty members presented the historical evolution of pathology, the unique collections of the Museum of Pathology, and the discipline's fundamental role in advancing modern medicine.
The event celebrated the School's longstanding tradition of excellence and reaffirmed the vital role of pathology as a cornerstone of medical education and scientific discovery.