Issues of admission to higher education, protection of academic freedom, upgrading of the academic environment and other provisions are regulated (law 4777/2021). The regulations are mainly aimed at ensuring the conditions for successful studies and the timely completion of studies, with students who consciously choose their studies in areas that fall within their inclinations and interests. Equally important is the aim of strengthening the protection and security within the premises of the institutions, an aim pursued for the first time and in a comprehensive way. These regulations are justified on grounds of phenomena such as damage to public property and delinquency that take place within institutions, which directly affect the freedom of teaching, research and learning and negate the real meaning of the protection of ideas. In the long run, the aim is to ensure the role and smooth functioning of the institutions, which will establish a sense of trust in the academic community.

Law 4692/2020 (School upgrading and other provisions), as regards higher education, targets organisational and improvement adjustments, enhancing internationalisation of universities, and a more transparent procedure for appointment of new rectorate authorities.