American College of Thessaloniki
600
Number of Students
240
International Students
14
Number of Programs
University Description:
The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is a private, non-profit, US College in Greece. ACT is offering challenging, high quality study programs: Advanced studies with the style and substance of a true American University. At ACT, students from the US study alongside with students from Greece, Europe and students from all over the world and therefore study in a diverse, multicultural environment where students are encouraged to grow, develop and enhance their interpersonal skills.
Thessaloniki is a mid-size city and can be experienced and enjoyed like a campus. The city center is walkable – 30 minutes by foot from east to west. It is home to one of the longest urban waterfront in Europe, completed in 2014. Walk, run, stroll, ride a bicycle, people-watch, gaze at the water and sunsets.
Term system & start dates:
Bachelor: Trimester
1. Term: September 18, 2024 to December 13, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Orientation: September 11, 2024
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2. Term: January 13, 2025 to April 8, 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Orientation: January 8, 2025
3. Term: April 28, 2025 to June 17, 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
1. Term: September, 2025 to December, 2025
Master: Quarterly
1. Term: September 23, 2024 to November 22, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
2. Term: November 25, 2024 to February 7, 2025
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
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3. Term: February 10, 2025 to April 4, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
4. Term: April 7, 2025 to June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
1. Term: September, 2025 to November, 2025
2. Term: November, 2025 to January, 2025
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Bachelor: Trimester
1. Term: September 18, 2024 to December 13, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Orientation: September 11, 2024
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2. Term: January 13, 2025 to April 8, 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Orientation: January 8, 2025
3. Term: April 28, 2025 to June 17, 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
1. Term: September, 2025 to December, 2025
Master: Quarterly
1. Term: September 23, 2024 to November 22, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
2. Term: November 25, 2024 to February 7, 2025
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
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3. Term: February 10, 2025 to April 4, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
4. Term: April 7, 2025 to June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
1. Term: September, 2025 to November, 2025
2. Term: November, 2025 to January, 2025
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University Facts
University Description
The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is a private, non-profit, US College in Greece. ACT is offering challenging, high quality study programs: Advanced studies with the style and substance of a true American University. At ACT, students from the US study alongside with students from Greece, Europe and students from all over the world and therefore study in a diverse, multicultural environment where students are encouraged to grow, develop and enhance their interpersonal skills.Thessaloniki is a mid-size city and can be experienced and enjoyed like a campus. The city center is walkable – 30 minutes by foot from east to west. It is home to one of the longest urban waterfront in Europe, completed in 2014. Walk, run, stroll, ride a bicycle, people-watch, gaze at the water and sunsets.
Bachelor: Trimester
1. Term: September 18, 2024 to December 13, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Orientation: September 11, 2024
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2. Term: January 13, 2025 to April 8, 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
Orientation: January 8, 2025
3. Term: April 28, 2025 to June 17, 2025
Application Deadline: October 30, 2024
1. Term: September, 2025 to December, 2025
Master: Quarterly
1. Term: September 23, 2024 to November 22, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
2. Term: November 25, 2024 to February 7, 2025
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
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3. Term: February 10, 2025 to April 4, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
4. Term: April 7, 2025 to June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
1. Term: September, 2025 to November, 2025
2. Term: November, 2025 to January, 2025
Visa Information:
Not applicable for EU citizens.Why should you come and study with us?
● Challenging, high quality study programs: Advanced studies with the style and substance of a true American University.● World-class facilities: A 70-acre campus encompassing the 4,500m2 Bissell Library, one of the most sophisticated private facilities of its kind in Southeast Europe, and the Stavros S. Niarchos Technology Center, which gives students access to the latest tools in information technology.
● A diverse, multicultural environment where students are encouraged to grow, develop and enhance their interpersonal skills.
● Learning in ACTion: An active approach to academic learning that engages students & faculty and immerses them in a rich hands-on community experience that offers real-world problem-solving skills.
● Experienced and highly qualified faculty: Our faculty is international, with professors with degrees from leading universities in the U.S., U.K. and Greece, and substantial work experience in their respective fields.
● Small classroom sizes: An average class consists of 16 students. This means that coursework can be tailored to class needs and each student’s contribution is acknowledged, particularly in discussion settings, with plenty of opportunities for personalized attention.
● Mentoring services: All students have an assigned advisor to counsel them on their academic needs and guide them throughout their studies.
● Career services: ACT caters to students even after they graduate, offering assistance to help them pursue their careers.
Study opportunities:
Business: Management, Marketing, Finance, International Business & Finance, Hospitality and Tourism; Technology & Sciences: Computer Science, Biologicla Sciences, Business Computing, Humanities and Social Sciences: Psychology Political Science, English Language and Literature, Communications and New MediaScholarship possibilities for international students:
No scholarship is available for visiting students.Application Deadline:
The application deadline for Fall is May 30 and for Spring I, the deadline is November 15. We will do our best to accommodate late applicants.Application requirements:
- Online application - link can be accessed in the next step- Housing application - it is advisable to arrange housing via ACT
- European Health Insurance Card
- Official College Transcripts in English
- Test of English with a B2 Level
- Copy of the ID page of your passport
Orientation:
The Fall orientation usually takes place in mid-September and the Spring I orientation takes place in the beginning of January.These are tentative dates. In case of change, students will be notified in due time.
Examperiod:
Students are evaluated throughout the term in various ways. Final exams take place at the end of each term.Accessibility:
ACT is accessible for students with mobility issues.Working while studying:
Generally, on-campus jobs are available to degree-seeking students only.Fees
Bachelor Semester Abroad:
4,410 EUR
Master Semester Abroad:
3,600 EUR
Full Bachelor:
33,600 EUR
Full Master:
6,900 EUR to 10,560 EUR
Gap Year (per Term):
4,410 EUR
Application Fee:
0 EUR
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City & Living
City features:
Thessaloniki is a mid-size city and can be experienced and enjoyed like a campus. The city center is walkable – 30 minutes by foot from east to west.It is home to one of the longest urban waterfront in Europe, completed in 2014. Walk, run, stroll, ride a bicycle, people-watch, gaze at the water and sunsets.
Thessaloniki hosts over 100.000 university students. The New York Times recognized Thessaloniki in its 52 Places to Go in 2016, with an emphasis on its food scene.
More cafés per capita than any other European city, according to National Geographic. Ranked in the “Top 10 Nightlife cities” for 2015 (travelers’ favorites), and in “Best Trips 2013” in National Geographic.
Rated the best midsize European city of the future for 2014, in the “Human Capital and Lifestyle” index of the Financial Times’ FDI magazine (Foreign Direct Investments).
Near the Aegean Sea, an hour’s drive from both Mt.Olympus and beautiful beaches. Thessaloniki is a crossroads of flavors, a metropolis of tastes, a gastronomic capital. Nowhere else in Greece can one find so many different flavors combined on the same table. Local cuisine reflects the influences of the city’s history and its position on the Mediterranean waters.
Address in Pylea, Greece:
American College of ThessalonikiSevvenidi 17
Pylea, Greece
Population:
1,105,000Closest Airport:
Makedonia airport (SKG) is 20’ away from the center of the city.Sightseeing:
Thessaloniki (520 km. north of Athens) is the second largest city of Greece and the most important centre of the area. Built near the sea (at the back of the Thermaïkos Gulf), it is a modern metropolis bearing the marks of its stormy history and its cosmopolitan character, which give it a special beauty and charm.Shopping:
Thessaloniki has a large shopping centre and gives visitors the opportunity to buy easily all kind of items. The most popular shopping spots of Thessaloniki are: a) the city centre; although it is a bit small, there are plenty of shops in the streets Tsimiski, Ermou, Egnatias, Mitropoleos, Proxenou Koromila b) shopping malls all over Thessaloniki (Plateia Mall, Cosmos-Mediterranean Mall, One Salonica Mall); c) Modiano and Kapani covered markets.When you visit Thessaloniki you will definitely enjoy shopping during your stay. The city offers a wide range of choices that will satisfy every shopper: haute couture, vintage, tradition, book, art and delicacies lovers.
How to get to university:
Students should use a taxi service or taxi/bus combination to get to the ACT campus from the airport.For the daily ride to university studnets can either take a public bus our share a taxi with other students.
Housing On-Campus:
500 - On-campus housing is not available for the academic year 2021-22Housing Off-Campus:
500 Double or single occupancy apartments in the city center, managed by ACT or similar secured on your own with the assistance of ACT's Housing ServiceRenovations & new Science Labs at ACT!
New, state-of-the-art science labs for physics and biology were built to meet the increasing demand for science majors at ACT! A wide range of new lab equipment and supplies provide students with the best opportunities to conduct their analyses and research projects during the semester and be part of a thriving community at the innovative US college in Greece.
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- the festivals and celebrations in the town
- living together with so many students in a small neighbourhood, but also being so close to the big city center
- living so close to the waterFelicitas T. (SRH Hochschule für Gesundheit)
- use student housing!! (Easiest way to find an affordable apartment, it’s a good way to make friends and just a lot of fun to live together with a lot of students)
- take only 2-3 courses if you want to explore the city more
- don’t make to many weekendtrips to other countries. Focus on the country you are able to experience right now
- ask locals in the class or in a store for example what they like about Greece or what they would recommend to do. This way you can experience more things than the typical tourist stuffFelicitas T. (SRH Hochschule für Gesundheit)
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