GRGreece has seen an increase in university graduates, attributed to a new law targeting 'eternal students' who exceed their program's maximum study time. According to the National Authority of Higher Education's annual report, the number of graduates rose from 54,203 in 2020-2021 to 58,415 in 2024-2025, representing a 7.7% increase. This growth is linked to reduced enrollment and students rushing to complete their degrees before being removed from the rolls, a policy implemented in 2025. Despite this rise, only 49.9% of enrolled students graduate within the allowed timeframe, and just 20% finish within the minimum required years, which delays their entry into the labor market.
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