IHU MSc in Banking Financial Technology (Fintech) and Risk Management was recently certified by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education


We are delighted with the news that our MSc in Banking, Financial Technology (Fintech) and Risk Management programme was recently certified by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE). We would like to thank HAHE and the certification committee, comprising experts from various International Universities for the meticulous and constructive work they have done.

We’d also like to take the opportunity to thank our Academic Director, Prof. Stergios Leventis, our Academic Associates Dr Ioannis Kroustalis and Dr Antonios Chantziaras , our Programme Manager Ms Angeliki Chalkia, our academic, administrative and visiting staff members, the representatives of the wider research and business community, as well as our students and alumni, who supported us throughout this long process, which started in October 2023 and getting evaluated in January 2024.

Official results came out a few months ago, when the accreditation report for the postgraduate study programme of BFTRM was received. The panel appointed by HAHE to undertake the review for the purposes of granting accreditation found the “MSc in Banking, Financial Technology (Fintech) and Risk Management” to be fully compliant with HAHE’s expectations according to 10 principles. The programme was assessed and found to be fully compliant in nine principles and substantially compliant in one principle.
We are taking the feedback we received into consideration and aspire to improve the educational experience enjoyed by our students.