Can a student in Greece stay on after graduation to work?

Unlike some EU states, Greece has not implemented a post-study job-search permit, and a student permit cannot be converted in-country into a work permit. After finishing their studies, non-EU graduates normally need to apply for the appropriate work category — such as the EU Blue Card or the employed-worker permit — from a Greek consulate abroad, and the standard employment route depends on the employer securing a slot in the national admission quota for that specialty. For highly qualified graduates with a job offer, the EU Blue Card is usually the most favourable route because it offers a more streamlined, employer-driven process. Factor this limitation into your plans before choosing to study in Greece.