Undergraduate Admissions
February 3, 2021 2023-08-11 11:11Undergraduate Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
We are well aware that choosing what to study at university is one of the most important decisions you have to make in life.
First Year Applicants
Selection of Candidates
The American University of Athens (AUA) seeks a student body representing diverse backgrounds. Each year students from the U.S., Greece and approximately 90 other countries enroll at AUA. In order to assess their eligibility, in addition to their high school records (a recent copy of your Academic qualifications, academic transcripts and Diplomas), recommendations and placement test scores, each individual candidate’s unique talents, abilities, and interests are also carefully considered when applications are evaluated.
A strong commitment to minority recruitment, equality of the sexes and opportunities for the handicapped guarantee this diversity is proud of its history of providing opportunities for students from various educational, cultural, and religious backgrounds and from many geographical regions.
Applications
Students are encouraged to submit an application approximately sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of the semester of enrollment to ensure adequate time for all necessary records to be received and evaluated. The application must be accompanied by the €24.99 application fee (which covers a part of the processing expense and is not refundable).
A copy of secondary school credentials must also be shared with the Admissions Office. The personal statement and recommendation letters are important but non-compulsory. The evaluation of an applicant’s credentials (i.e. a recent copy of your Academic qualifications, academic transcripts or Diplomas) begins as soon as all the application materials have been received by the AUA Office of Admissions.
The application form can be filled out online here. The processing of the signed and completed form by our Office will immediately designate the student as a final applicant to the University For further information and/or questions, please send an email to admissions@aua.edu
Equal Opportunity
The American University of Athens (AUA) policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicapped and veteran status. This policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including admission, work-study programs, financial assistance, educational and athletic programs.
Interviews
The application procedure ends when a candidate holds a mandatory interview with an admissions officer, during which personal qualifications, including character and breadth of interests are evaluated.
All prospective applicants are required to hold a personalized interview, which can be covered via the personalized a Virtual Advising Session (VAS) via Zoom, with the Office of Admissions, which will also be attended by administrators, and other members of the faculty (i.e. academic advisor) to familiarize themselves with the specificities of the program of interest, career prospects and opportunities, admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, or even the visa process, and get the opportunity to ask any questions about the studies.
Scholarship & Financial Aid
For highly qualified applicants, The American University of Athens offers a wide range of scholarships via the generous support of AUA FOUNDATION. Candidates will only be eligible for these scholarships, upon submitting their application (i.e. academic qualifications) to the Admissions Office. Accordingly, it is not possible for an applicant to be considered for Financial Aid and Scholarships, without adequately meeting the mandatory admission requirements. Additional documentation may be requested by The American University of Athens for candidates applying for scholarships and financial assistance.
Transfer Students
Transfer Applicants Overview
Each applicant must make the necessary arrangements in order for all their previous University records (i.e. official transcripts) to be directly [digitally] to the American University of Athens (AUA) Office of Admissions. Current bulletins of all the institutions previously attended may be requested. The Office of Admissions may require additional material for a particular program of study (admissions@aua.edu)
Transfer Applicants Overview
Candidates seeking to apply as incoming transfer students at the American University of Athens (AUA) will have their credits and coursework evaluated by the Office of Admissions. Subsequently, incoming transfer applications are processed in liaison with the respective Chairperson of the department offering the program to which they have been accepted.
Students are encouraged to file and application at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of the semester of enrollment to ensure adequate time for all necessary records to be received and evaluated.
- Completed & signed application form (AUA) (application form) (including personal statement)
- Scanned copy of ID/Passport
- Proof of English fluency t (e.g. Michigan/Cambridge Profiiciency) or sitting for the English Language Placement Test (e.g. TOEFL or IELTS)
- Official copy of High School certificate (Apolytirio, (International Baccalaureate – IB – Diploma, or its equivalent) in English. (An English official translation of the original transcript is required).
- Short CV
- Two letters of recommendation (Academic and/or Professional).
For Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, etc. a Mathematics placement test is also required.
Study Abroad Program
Overview
Each applicant must make the necessary arrangements in order for all their previous University records (i.e. official transcripts) to be directly [digitally] to the AUA Office of Admissions. Current bulletins of all the institutions previously attended may be requested. The Office of Admissions may require additional material for a particular program of study (admissions@aua.edu)
A strong commitment to minority recruitment, equality of the sexes and opportunities for the handicapped guarantee this diversity is proud of its history of providing opportunities for students from various educational, cultural, and religious backgrounds and from many geographical regions.
Student VISA Requirements
Athens, the capital of Greece and cradle of European civilization, constitutes an intellectual and artistic center, one of the largest in the eastern Mediterranean. The Greek capital has also grown to be one of the most important trade centers in the southeastern area of Europe. Athens, belongs to a privileged class of historic cities of antiquity and continues to maintain the glory of its name, offers students a fascinating selection of cultural events. In accordance with the Greek Department for Immigration newly admitted students who are not citizens of Greece pr any of the EU countries seeking student visa and residence status must request for a letter of Acceptance from Southeastern in order to submit it the Embassy/Consulate of Greece at the country of the student residence. Students must apply for a student visa and upon arrival to Athens must apply for a one-year student residence permit.
