In 1902, he moved to Athens to study at a university. He studied at the Law School of the University of Athens and in 1906, he obtained the diploma of the Doctor of Law magna cum laude. The signature of Kostis Palamas, who was then a secretary at the university which was a unique position at that time, is also shown on the diploma of Nikos Kazantzakis. He continues to study in Paris where he follows the teachings of philosopher Henry Bergson (1908-1909).