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 a 5 -week summer term with a wide range of academic courses to choose from, with small class sizes of 20 or less students.
Vibrant Student Life
ACT 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 Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Business, Classics, Computer Science, Cultural Heritage, Economics, History, Humanities, Psychology, Philosophy, Marketing, Nutrition, Sea Sailing and more! Our Summer tentative course schedule can be found on our
website.
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 aday. Double and single furnished studio apartments are available, each
coming equipped with its own kitchen, bathroom, heating/air-conditioning, water, free Wi-Fi 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 organizing outings and planned activities. |
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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, Beaches of Halkidiki, Rafting, Scuba diving, Pozar Hot Springs and more!
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.
Other Program Highlights
- Greek Cultural Immersion
- Pre-departure and On-site orientation
- Airport welcome service
- Heath support and counselling services
- Student clubs, societies and extracurricular cultural activities
Tuition and Housing Costs (combined)
Starting at $4,706 (includes double room & 3-credits tuition), more information can be found on our website.
Program Dates: June 10, 2026 - July 17, 2026 (5 weeks)
Application Deadline: May 17, 2026
Questions? Visit our website or reach out to us at abroad@act.edu. |
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