Greece is set to modernize 12 student dormitories across the country, providing improved living conditions and upgraded facilities for university students. The Ministry of Education, led by Sophia Zacharaki, announced a total investment of €4,147,736.30 to enhance dormitories under the responsibility of INEDIVIM, the body overseeing student housing.
Dormitories Included in the Upgrade
The funding, part of the National Development Program, will support renovations and new equipment in the following dormitories:
- University of Athens Dormitory (Olof Palme)
- ASPAITE Dormitory (Marousi)
- New Dormitory of the National Technical University of Athens (Zografou)
- Rethymno Dormitory
- Heraklion Dormitory
- Ioannina Dormitory
- Kalamata Dormitory
- Patras Dormitory – Koukuli
- Volos Dormitory
- Thessaloniki Dormitories A, B, C, D
- Kalamaria Dormitory
- Sitia Dormitory
New Facilities and Equipment
Students can expect modern beds, mattresses, pillows, linens, towels, wardrobes, bookshelves, desks, chairs, cabinets, blinds, fans, TVs, air conditioners, refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, and range hoods. Communal kitchens will be installed on several dormitory floors, providing shared cooking spaces.
Additionally, new technology including computers, laptops, scanners, printers, multifunction devices, and hard drives will be supplied to enhance study and work environments.
Safety and Infrastructure Improvements
A separate allocation of €779,118.21 will cover upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems at Thessaloniki dormitories (Dormitories A, B, C at 40 Ekklisies and Dormitory D at the former Egnatia Hotel). These renovations will replace aging installations, enhance fire safety, and ensure compliance with modern regulations. Dormitories C and D will receive new fire suppression systems, and electrical systems in Dormitories A, B, and C will be replaced entirely.
In Rethymno, €609,970.71 has been allocated for heating and cooling system upgrades, including the installation of a new heat pump while retaining the existing boiler as a backup. Seventeen central units and 47 wall-mounted indoor units installed in 2006–2007 will be replaced, restoring full functionality.
Government Commitment to Student Welfare
Minister of Education Sophia Zacharaki emphasized the importance of the initiative: “No young person should worry about basic living conditions while building their future. We are creating modern, safe, and dignified student housing, with upgraded furniture, communal kitchens, safety systems, and heating and cooling infrastructure. These improvements show that the state is present in the daily lives of students—not just in words, but in action.”
The project highlights the government’s commitment to public universities, prioritizing regional institutions and ensuring students can live and study in safe, well-equipped environments.
