Health Care Services
Undergraduate/postgraduate students and PhD candidates are fully eligible for medical, pharmaceutical and hospital healthcare, provided that they have not already chosen another Healthcare Insurance Plan. Healthcare Insurance includes healthcare services in Public Hospitals, University Hospitals, and Public Primary Healthcare Facilities which are part of the National Healthcare System (ESY/EΣΥ in Greek).
In case of an emergency or an accident, students can also seek help from Municipal Medical Centres of the country, upon showing their Academic ID Card or AMKA number (Social Security Number).
Social Security Number (AMKA in Greek)
An AMKA number is unique to an individual, making Health Security services available, and it is mandatory in case of employment. Obtaining an AMKA number requires:
• A valid passport copy
• A residence permit for studying, which allows part-time market access (for third country students)
• A copy of employment contract
• A European citizen’s registration certificate from the Police Department (in case of European Union students)
The National Social Security Provider (EFKA/ΕΦΚΑ in Greek) is the relevant department for obtaining your AMKA number. Students should address their local EFKA department directly (the one closer to residence).