Student transfers for 2026–2027: Results announced

A total of 4,571 students qualifying under social and economic criteria, 505 students in special categories and 2,251 siblings of undergraduates are transferring to university departments.

Student transfers for 2026–2027: Results announced

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Results of online applications for student transfers and moves for the 2026–2027 academic year are available from today, Tuesday 13 October 2026, on the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports platform at transfer.it.minedu.gov.gr.

Applicants can log in to the dedicated 2026 Transfers application using the credentials with which they submitted their application, the relevant announcement said.

Objections and requests for reconsideration may be submitted through the above online application from today, 13 October 2026, for a period of 30 days, in accordance with Article 80 of Law 4692/2020.

The following details relate to applications for transfers and moves submitted for the 2026–2027 academic year:

Applications were submitted under social and economic criteria, as follows:

  • 6,519 applications were in the general category. Of these, 5,774 students applied to transfer to corresponding departments, 719 included both corresponding departments and departments in the same field of study to which they could move, and 26 listed only departments in the same field of study to which they could move.
  • 109 applications were from students admitted to higher education institutions under the special category for Greek citizens belonging to the Muslim Minority of Thrace.

A further 505 applications were submitted by students who said they fell within the special categories set out in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 78 of Law 4692/2020.

In addition, 2,263 applications were submitted by siblings of undergraduate students.

Transfers have been granted to:

  • 4,571 students under social and economic criteria, of whom 4,522 are in the general category and 49 are Greek citizens belonging to the Muslim Minority of Thrace.
  • 505 students in the special categories set out in points (a), (b) and (c) of Article 78 of Law 4692/2020.
  • 2,251 siblings of undergraduate students.

Moves to departments in the same field of study have been granted to:

  • 140 students under social and economic criteria.
  • 9 siblings of undergraduate students.

The Minister of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, Sofia Zacharaki, said: “For the first time this year, student transfers and moves to universities have been completed and announced earlier than in any previous year.

This is a significant turning point in higher education, demonstrating that a well-organised state can genuinely serve its citizens in the new digital age. We are giving students the opportunity to plan the next stage of their studies in good time, while also ensuring their families are not burdened with higher costs.

At the Ministry of Education, we will continue to work consistently and foster an academic environment that offers support, ensuring more opportunities and better conditions for students. I wish you a creative and productive academic year, and every success in your studies!”

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