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ACT, the tertiary division of Anatolia College, is accredited in the United States by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In addition to ACT having full NEASC accreditation, the undergraduate programs delivered at ACT are also validated by Open University. The U.K. ACT has also been granted a Greek government's license to operate as a private post-secondary educational institution ("College"). ACT's comprehensive curriculum offers Bachelor's degrees in Business with four concentrations, Computer Science, Business Computing, International Relations, and English with two concentrations, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with four concentrations. The intercollegiate programs that ACT runs in collaboration with renowned U.S. & E.U. educational institutions also offer our students the opportunity to pursue degrees in various additional disciplines that include Sports Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, Political Science, Engineering, etc. ACT provides a diverse student body high quality, tertiary level multidisciplinary, student-centered educational experience in an innovative learning environment. Our faculty members are passionate about teaching, value close relationships with our students, and strive to instill in them the desire to pursue academic and professional excellence and personal enrichment. Paramount to our mission is our institution's contribution to society by cultivating students' democratic and civic awareness, enhancing a sense of individual and social responsibility, and creating a spirit of esteem for others, social institutions, and the environment. We aspire to be the institution of choice for students seeking the highest personal, intellectual, and professional attainment levels. We want to be known as the institution that contributes to society and produces well-rounded, principled, and open-minded citizens worldwide. ACT is the tertiary division of Anatolia, a private, not-for-profit educational institution founded in 1886. ACT has been a bridge connecting America to Greece and southeast Europe. It is one of the few institutions outside the United States with full, free-standing U.S. accreditation by the NEASC, and E.U. validation of its undergraduate programs. At ACT, we have created a dynamic, innovative, and demographically diverse learning community that prioritizes critical inquiry, intellectual development, and breadth and knowledge depth. At ACT, students are empowered to learn and think differently, interact with the world differently, and become catalysts for change. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching and research, and together with our staff, takes great pride in the accomplishments of our students. Drawing on the model of American tertiary education, ACT seeks to stimulate students' academic interests, cultural awareness, and ethical sensitivity and equip them with the skills and knowledge required for productive employment and graduate studies. For International and Study Abroad students, Thessaloniki is a vivid, warm, human-scale city that most feels comfortable quickly. Thessaloniki is a living laboratory where students can meet different nationalities, articulate civic values, and become alert to cultural diversity. Together with the Board of Trustees, the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of ACT, I take great pride in welcoming you to our academic community, and I invite you to learn more about the ways and means through which you might become a part of this exceptional and vibrant academic community. I am very proud of our students, faculty, and staff. I feel confident that you will understand why you learn more about the American College of Thessaloniki, its programs, and its future. The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is accredited by Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Inquiries regarding the Commission's accreditation status should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Students will carry out the practice of exercise in the College of Anatolia, will be able to come into contact with organized systems, gain work experience, develop their skills and build the foundation of their professional experience in their field of interest. ACT seeks to enroll students who will enable it to achieve its vision of becoming the premier, internationally-oriented, English-language college of higher education in the Balkan Region. Our goal is to promote innovative learning practices and humanitarian values and provide our students with an educational environment that fuels their passion for learning and develops a greater sense of global citizenship and social responsibility. Our admissions philosophy is focused on drawing students to ACT who will become active members of the campus community and help us move the campus toward its primary goals for innovative and interactive learning. Each application for admission is carefully reviewed to assess the student's academic ability and willingness to be part of a vibrant community atmosphere. We want to ensure that every student who enrolls at ACT will uphold the standards of integrity and personal responsibility we expect of each member of the broader Anatolia learning. View full university

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest in Greece. The main campus is located in the center of Thessaloniki and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares. It comprises ten faculties, which consist of 40 schools and one single-School Faculty. Some educational and administrative facilities are located off-campus for practical and operational reasons. A number of these facilities are located outside the city of Thessaloniki or even in other cities. About 73.930 students study at Aristotle University (65.026 in undergraduate programs and 8.472 in postgraduate programs, 3952 at the Doctoral level). There are 2.024 faculty members. There are also 11 teaching assistants, 58 research fellows, 248 members of the Special Laboratory Teaching Personnel (S.L.T.P.), 69 of whom belong to category Ι and 179 to category ΙΙ, as well as 15 foreign language teachers and four foreign instructors. Faculty members are also assisted by 213 members of the Special Technical Laboratory Personnel (S.T.L.P.). The administration office consists of 400 permanent employees and 528 employees under a private law contract of indefinite duration. Moreover, 596 people employed by third parties provide services at the University. Based on the mission of Higher Education Institutions (H.E.I.s), as described by Greek Law (N. 4009/2011, article 4), the vision and mission of AUTh can be summarized as follows, Upgrading the educational process and the curricula (Accreditation) – Educational and teaching excellence, Enhancing excellence in research, Enhancing AUTh’s international presence, Upgrading the organization and operation of Administrative Services, Using, applying and making the most of current Information and Communication Technologies, Upgrading the quality of student services, Connecting the University with society and promoting of AUTh to a landmark of development and culture, Utilizing the University’s real property and intangible assets for the benefit of both AUTh and society at large, Being an environmentally friendly University, Being a friendly and accessible University towards all citizens and especially the ones with disabilities. The strategic objectives of AUTh, in the framework of its vision and mission, remain high and consistently oriented to the continuation of its tradition, namely to be a pioneer institution, standing out among Greek and many foreign Universities on all levels: education, research, culture, connection with society. To continue being the best multi-thematic University in Southeastern Europe and attract the best candidates (on postgraduate level first and later on undergraduate level), from Russia, America, all the countries of S.E. Europe, from the Middle and the Far East and also from the Greek diaspora around the globe. To address the need for all its Faculties and Schools to achieve high international recognition and reach high positions in International University Rankings. To achieve this international recognition through both the high quality and academically recognized research activity of its members and through. The integration of its graduates into the labor market. The quality of undergraduate studies. The utilization of research results by society and enterprises. To have an efficient and user-friendly I.C.T. application environment, providing services and support to students, staff, and researchers. To stay in contact with its alumni and make them feel proud of having studied at a university that excels and engages the best among them in activities for the promotion and support of the University, but also synergies in areas of education, research, and innovation. In the framework of the Action “Upgrading the Administrative Services at AUTh,” the Institution focuses on the following six (6) measures: Development of a target setting system (Administration through targets), monitoring the quality indicators, measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative services (on all administration levels). Upgrading of the Quality Assurance System into a decision-making support system. Design, modeling, and application of the new electronic services required. Educational and supportive actions. Design of the reorganization of Administration and optimization of the relevant procedures. Implementation of the reorganization of Administration and optimization of the relevant procedures. Archive digitization. The facilities of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are located on the main campus and Thermi. Some educational and administrative facilities are located off-campus for practical and operational reasons. A number of these facilities are located outside the city of Thessaloniki or even in other cities. The main campus is located in the center of Thessaloniki and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares. The School of Visual and Applied Arts and the School of Music Studies of the Faculty of Fine Arts and the School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences are housed in facilities located in Thermi, which cover about 21.3 hectares. The School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (in Serres) is located in Agios Ioannis. In contrast, the School of Urban-Regional Planning and Development Engineering is located in Veroia. Some of the facilities off campus are: the clinics of the School of Veterinary Medicine (located near the new railway station, in 11 Stavrou Voutira str.), the university farm (it covers an area of 188.57 hectares and it is located near “Macedonia” Airport, 12km from the city centre), the facilities of the Faculty of Forestry and Natural Environment located in Foinikas, Thessaloniki, where the Wildlife Museum and the Forest Botanic Garden are housed, the archaeological excavations [in Vergina, Dion, Pella, Philippoi (Kavala), Karabournaki, and Toumba (Thessaloniki)], the Centre for Byzantine Research (in 36 Vas. Olgas str.), the Teloglion Foundation of Art (in 159A Agiou Dimitriou str.) and the Seismological Station (in 43 Vizoukidis str., in the area of 40 Ekklisies), the Mount Olympus Meteorological Stations, the university camp of Kalandra and the University Forest Reserves in Pertouli, on the Pindos mountain range, and in Taxiarchis, located in Vrasta (Chalkidiki), which serve the research and practice needs of the students of the Faculty of Forestry and Natural Environment. View full university