The programme takes place in Ancient Olympia and in Sparta, Greece.
Dates of Lectures in Greece (physical presence is demanded):First Semester: 18/09/2026-21/11/2026
Second Semester: 03/04/2027-06/06/2027 (These dates may be subject to change)Period of thesis preparation:Third Semester: 09/2027- 02/2028
The duration of the programme is three (3) semesters. Students are required to attend two semesters of lectures in Greece. The third semester is dedicated to the preparation of the master thesis at the student’s place.
After the completion of the programme, the total number of the awarded ECTS credits is 90.
All students admitted are required to possess a Bachelor degree from Greek or foreign Higher Education Institutions proving full time studies with a duration of at least three years. If you are a Bachelor undergraduate can apply sending a document certifying the date of your future graduation and also a transcript of the grades that you have so far until you forward us your Bachelor Degree.
All the lectures are held in English therefore speaking Greek is not a prerequisite.
As far as the level of language is concerned, official proof of the English Language efficiency is needed since all lectures are held in English. In specific, a certificate in the English language proving good knowledge is required, without any special requirement of the degree that you are going to provide us with and of the institution that is going to issue it. Native speakers are also welcome to apply.
All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed via video conferencing.
The presence of the students during the first 2 Semesters is mandatory but the preparation of the master thesis during the 3rd semester is conducted at the student’s place .
Tuition fees for the program amount to €5,000.00 per student for the duration of three semesters.
Τhe cost of full boarding the IOA premises will be confirmed on an individual basis, depending on the type of accommodation and funding sources of the candidates.
The IOC Olympic Solidarity program will award scholarships to a select number of successful applicants; therefore, any candidate interested in applying should contact their National Olympic Committee. The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and full board at the IOA facilities. All applications must be submitted through the NOCs and not through our Programme.
In case you are being selected, you will receive an invitation letter for the issuance of a visa. A letter is also sent by us to the Embassy/ Consulate responsible for the visa issuance in order to facilitate the procedures.
Graduates of our Master are professionals in National Olympic Academies and Committees, Sport Federations as well as in fields such as Physical Education, Management etc. The majority of them who were already working in the sport industry got a promotion, upgrading their current employment status.
Yes, you are welcome to apply for the Master's degree programme next year.
