PT educational system:
Physiotherapy in Greece is 4 years at undergraduate level, 7 semesters and the last one, is only for placement-internship. Technological Educational Institute of Sterea Ellada is the only Institution that has an autonomous MSc, starting 2014-15 (full / part time). After graduation, everyone has to be member of the Pan-Hellenic Physical Therapy Association. This very day, any PT private Institution-department is officially recognized by the Pan-Hellenic Physical Therapy Association.
How many Universities and Institutions do you have?
Greece of 11 million people, have 24 Universities, 14 Institutes, 6 other Academic Institutes and 12 Research Institutes. 4 of 15 Institutes have PT departments.
Student organization:
Student organization is going to be discussed with Pan-Hellenic Physical Therapy Association, so, student magazines, congresses-sections and summer schools-camps, inter-national meetings are on the way.
Communication about ECPTS within your country:
ECPTS is going to be introduced within 2014 to all Institutions and supported by the Greek PT professional regulatory body.
Where is it educated (college, university of applied sciences, university, private institute)?
University of Applied Sciences - Institutes.
How long is the duration of the studies?
4 years for a BA degree and two years (full time) for MSc.
Special information about the education (e.g. preparation year, specific entrance requirements)
If someone wants to study PT, he / she must pass the state examination before getting into University Institution.
How are the working conditions of a physiotherapist in Greece?
Working conditions are quite satisfactory.
Where do they work?
Public-private hospitals and private clinics-centers too.
Evidence base practice and ICF?
Some of them perform evidence based practice and ICF Physiotherapy but thankfully this status is going to be at a greater percentage.
Links where to find more information about the Institutions:
The modules structure and minors are not the same to all Institutions. For more information:
Technological Educational Institute of Athens
Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
Technological Educational Institute of Sterea Ellada
Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece
The average Institutions fee:
Right now, studying PT at BA level is fully founded by the government.
The average rent of apartments - dormitories per month:
It is around 200€-350€, but of course, it depends where do you live / study.
The average salary in Greece per month:
800€-1200€.
The monthly prices of food:
200€-300€.
Needed licensing renewal, needed credit points in specialisation?
Not yet.
What is the entry level for working as a physiotherapist in Greece?
BA is the minimum entry level for working in public or private labor market.
Professional recognition?
Hellenic NARIC
Physiotherapy in Greece is 4 years at undergraduate level, 7 semesters and the last one, is only for placement-internship. Technological Educational Institute of Sterea Ellada is the only Institution that has an autonomous MSc, starting 2014-15 (full / part time). After graduation, everyone has to be member of the Pan-Hellenic Physical Therapy Association. This very day, any PT private Institution-department is officially recognized by the Pan-Hellenic Physical Therapy Association.
How many Universities and Institutions do you have?
Greece of 11 million people, have 24 Universities, 14 Institutes, 6 other Academic Institutes and 12 Research Institutes. 4 of 15 Institutes have PT departments.
Student organization:
Student organization is going to be discussed with Pan-Hellenic Physical Therapy Association, so, student magazines, congresses-sections and summer schools-camps, inter-national meetings are on the way.
Communication about ECPTS within your country:
ECPTS is going to be introduced within 2014 to all Institutions and supported by the Greek PT professional regulatory body.
Where is it educated (college, university of applied sciences, university, private institute)?
University of Applied Sciences - Institutes.
How long is the duration of the studies?
4 years for a BA degree and two years (full time) for MSc.
Special information about the education (e.g. preparation year, specific entrance requirements)
If someone wants to study PT, he / she must pass the state examination before getting into University Institution.
How are the working conditions of a physiotherapist in Greece?
Working conditions are quite satisfactory.
Where do they work?
Public-private hospitals and private clinics-centers too.
Evidence base practice and ICF?
Some of them perform evidence based practice and ICF Physiotherapy but thankfully this status is going to be at a greater percentage.
Links where to find more information about the Institutions:
The modules structure and minors are not the same to all Institutions. For more information:
Technological Educational Institute of Athens
Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki
Technological Educational Institute of Sterea Ellada
Technological Educational Institute of Western Greece
The average Institutions fee:
Right now, studying PT at BA level is fully founded by the government.
The average rent of apartments - dormitories per month:
It is around 200€-350€, but of course, it depends where do you live / study.
The average salary in Greece per month:
800€-1200€.
The monthly prices of food:
200€-300€.
Needed licensing renewal, needed credit points in specialisation?
Not yet.
What is the entry level for working as a physiotherapist in Greece?
BA is the minimum entry level for working in public or private labor market.
Professional recognition?
Hellenic NARIC