For the student seeking a unique study abroad site in Greece, Anatolia American University (formerly known as the American College of Thessaloniki) is ideal.
Location: Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and the 'road less taken', a culturally intact city, diverse, youthful and at the crossroads of east and west. Filled with a rich diverse history dating back to 315 B.C., it's also home to several UNESCO world heritage site monuments and named a UNESCO city of Gastronomy. Thessaloniki is truly a unique study abroad destination for students looking to explore off the beaten path. It is also less than an hour to the beautiful beaches of Halkidiki and an hour from Mt. Olympus, students enjoy a vibrant city life close to many historical sites and beaches.
Why Study Abroad at AAU?
Anatolia American University of Thessaloniki is a U.S.-accredited Greek university located in Thessaloniki, Greece. With its exceptional location, rich history and vibrant student life, students have an unforgettable semester abroad filled with opportunities. We offer affordable semester and summer terms with a wide range of academic courses to choose from in a diverse and multicultural immersive learning environment, with small class sizes of 20 or less students.
Vibrant Student Life
AAU is a warm, welcoming and active community that offers students the chance to explore and develop through a wide range of workshops, as well as clubs, sports, field trips and service-learning opportunities.
Strong Support Services
The International Programs Office has staff dedicated to assist students with all needs. Pre-departure, staff in the US office are there to answer questions and provide students with the support they need. Once students arrive in Greece, local staff orients them with the campus and life in Thessaloniki and provides information on co-curricular opportunities and ways to engage with Greece outside of the classroom. ACT even provides an on-site doctor in the event of health issues.
Course Offerings
We offer a wide range of courses from Accounting, Anthropology, Art History, Biology, Business, Classics, Chemistry, Communications, Computer Science, Cultural Heritage, Economics, Entrepreneurship, English, History, Humanities, Math, Politics, Psychology, Research, Sea Sailing, Social Science and more! Our Fall, Spring and Summer tentative course schedules can be found on our
AAU course website.
Internships & Practicums
Students experience hands-on learning and build a global professional network with our internship and practicum opportunities offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Our Business internship course (Bus 398) provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience that will enhance and complement their academic learning. Our Practicum course (Practicum 300) is available for a variety of majors and offers students experiential and service-learning experiences which bring together knowledge acquired in various modules in their field of academic studies and its applications in diverse research and practice-based environments.
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Housing
AAU provides off campus accommodation in safe residential areas near downtown
Thessaloniki and a short 15-minute shuttle ride to campus. Our housing is in close
proximity to supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices and the coast of the Aegean
sea. In addition, AAU provides a shuttle bus service to and from campus multiple times
a day. Double and single furnished studio apartments are available, each coming equipped
with its own kitchen, bathroom, heating/air-conditioning, water, free Wi-Fi access and
access to a common washing machine. An AAU Residence Assistant (RA) resides at each
housing location and is there to help students settle in and get to know Thessaloniki by
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Cultural & Historical Exploration Field Trips
We offer a variety of field trips each term, including a weekend trip to Athens and Delphi
(which is automatically included with the program) and other optional excursions including
hikes on Mt. Olympus, the monasteries of Meteora, Rafting, Scuba diving and Pozar Hot Springs
to name a few.
Service-Learning opportunities
At AAU we have one of the largest service-learning programs in Greece with collaboration
with over 40+ NGOS. Students can volunteer, give back to the community, and gain global
perspective. These programs reflect the community-focused mission that the institution as a
whole ascribes to. Opportunities include local schools, youth and special needs centers, soup
kitchens, digital reporting and urban living. |
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Scholarships and Fees
For fees, check with your school regarding the cost of our program. AAU offers two
scholarships during the Fall and Spring semesters. A $1,000 merit scholarship for students
who have reached sophomore status and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.6/4.0,
as well as a Hellenic-American scholarship for students of Greek heritage descent.
Other Program Highlights
- Greek Cultural Immersion
- Pre-departure and On-site orientation
- Visa advising support
- Airport welcome service
- Heath support and counselling services
- Student clubs, sports, societies and extracurricular cultural activities
Questions? Check out our website for more information or reach out to us at abroad@act.edu. |
Visit us in Greece for a memorable semester of a lifetime!
 Vibrant campus community. |
Thessaloniki sunset by the sea.
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Scuba diving at Halkidiki beach.
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Meteora field trip excursion.
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Visit the Panathenaic stadium.
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Sailing offered every semester!
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Thessaloniki's historical White Tower.
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 Explore Mt. Olympus. |
