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Study Abroad
Study Abroad at The American College of Greece!
Discover the historical city of Athens and the beauty of the Mediterranean, and experience the famous hospitality of the Greek people, while studying abroad at The American College of Greece, the oldest American-accredited College in Europe and the largest private, independent, not for profit, nonsectarian, co-educational academic institution in Greece.
Welcome to Athens!
Multicultural Community
With over 3,500 graduate and undergraduate students and international students from more than 62 countries, you’ll be immersed in Greek culture and have plenty of opportunities to make friends from all over the world.
With over 3,500 graduate and undergraduate students and international students from more than 62 countries, you’ll be immersed in Greek culture and have plenty of opportunities to make friends from all over the world.
US-Accredited
The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). NECHE accreditation facilitates the process of course credit transfer back to your home institution.
Course Offerings
With 3 schools: the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the School of Business and the Frances Rich School of Fine and Performing Arts, 32 programs of study, 6 cooperative programs with Clarkson University, 51 minors, and over 1,000 courses offered each year, there is a wide variety of subjects to choose from business, fine arts, humanities, social sciences, communication, environmental studies and more.
Find the course offerings for the next semester or session here!
The ACG Campus
Located on a breathtaking hillside at the edge of Athens, an American-style, 64-acre campus offers an ideal setting to study in Greece: modern classrooms, the ACG Library, with extensive print, online and audio-visual resources, and the College’s athletic facilities, including the FIFA designed soccer field, the Olympic-sized swimming pool, indoor and outdoor courts and fitness and exercise studios.
Exploring Greece
Visits to historical and cultural sites and excursions to Greek islands are scheduled throughout the academic year by the Office of Residential and International Student Services and the Outdoor Recreation Office. ACG Residence Life activities and events present opportunities to mingle with local students and immerse oneself in Greek and ACG culture. The Neighborhood Tour, walking tours to downtown Athens, garden movie nights and Greek cooking and Greek dancing workshops are only some of the highlights of the ACG Residence Life Program.
Comprehensive Study Abroad Fee
The Comprehensive Study Abroad Fee covers tuition fees for up to 15 credit hours, housing fees, an outdoor recreation activity, three excursions within Greece for the Fall or Spring semesters and one excursion to a Greek island for summer sessions. All enrolled students enjoy full access to ACG campus facilities. The Office of Residential and International Student Services assists study abroad students with visa processing and course registration, undertakes airport pick-up, and provides support with travel planning within Greece and Europe.
Contact us at: studyabroad@acg.edu
Study Abroad at ACG
Discover the historical city of Athens and the beauty of the Mediterranean, and experience the famous hospitality of the Greek people!
Why choose Study Abroad at ACG?
“Study abroad” is a major, global educational trend. Millions of students enrich their experience through international study – for a semester, a summer session or even a shorter period. The American College of Greece is an ideal study abroad destination because:
- ACG is located in one of the world’s most renowned and safe cities. Its idyllic campus is the springboard for exploring Athens and the nearby Greek islands.
- ACG is the largest American college or university in Europe and a truly international learning community.
- Students in virtually any academic major can find courses to apply towards graduation in their home institution. All classes at ACG are taught in English.
- Transferring credits is easy because ACG is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education in the US and its degree programs are also validated by the Open University, UK.
- ACG offers a holistic student experience with a full range of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs.
- ACG’s student residences, built for the 2004 US Olympic team, provide a comfortable and enriching living environment.
- ACG is a great value; its comprehensive fee structure makes the best American study abroad option in Europe surprisingly affordable.
“The ACG safety and security program is top notch, probably the best we’ve seen in our years of doing this. It’s often difficult to provide a safe and secure environment without going overboard and creating a fortress. ACG has struck a fine balance.”
Drew Pache
Senior Manager, Security Operations
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