Registration
Selection of Candidates
The American University of Athens seeks a student body that represents diverse backgrounds. Each year students from the U.S., Greece and approximately 38 other countries enroll at AUA. In addition to their high school records, recommendations and placement test scores, the candidates' special abilities and interests are also given careful consideration in the evaluation process.
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 and cultural backgrounds and from many geographic regions.
Applications
Students are encouraged to file 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 processing of this completed form by the Office of Admissions will immediately designate the student as a final applicant to the University. Subsequently,a copy of secondary school credentials must also be filled with the office of admissions. The personal statement and recommendation letters are important but non compulsory.
The evaluation of an applicant's credentials begins as soon as all of the application materials have been received.
The application form can be either downloaded in Acrobat format or obtained from the Office of Admissions. The processing of the completed form by our Office will immediately designate the student as a final applicant to the University. International students should also complete this form (in rtf format).
Interviews
The application procedure ends with an interview that each candidate is required to have, during which personal qualifications including character and breadth of interests are evaluated.
Admission of Transfer Students
Incoming transfer students have their credits and coursework evaluated by AUA administration cooperating with the respective Chairperson of the department offering the program to which they have been accepted. Undergraduate transfer 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. Each applicant must arrange for official transcripts of all previous University records to be sent directly to University. Current bulletins of all the institutions previously attended may be requested. Additional material may be required for a particular program of study.