admissions
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION INFORMATION
Selection of Candidates.
The American University of Athens 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.
Requirements for Freshman Students.
Application.
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 €75 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.
For further information and/or questions, please send an email to admissions @ AUA.edu., or reach us at (+1)-334-239-2445 (US)
The application form can be downloaded here
Please fill-in the form (either electronically, or by pen), sign-it and upon saving (Ctrl+P)/scanning it , send it electronically together with all the required documents to admissions@aua.edu.
The processing of the signed and completed form by our Office will immediately designate the student as a final applicant to the University
The Academic Calendar for the Academic Year 2021/2022 can be downloaded here
Interviews
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.
Admission of Transfer Students
Candidates seeking to apply as incoming transfer students at 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) or downoad .doc here (including personal statement)
- Scanned copy of ID/Passport
- Proof of English fluency (e.g. Michigan/Cambridge Proficiency) 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.
For Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, etc. a Mathematics placement test is also required.
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)
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
For highly qualified applicants, AUA offers a wide range of scholarships via the generous support of Southeastern Foundation (non-profit corporation, Massachusetts, USA)
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 Assistance and Scholarships, without adequately meeting the mandatory admission requirements. Additional documentation may be requested by AUA for candidates applying for scholarships and financial assistance.
Admission of Transfer Students
1. Completed application (AUA)
2. Proof of English fluency or sitting for the English Language Placement Test.
For Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, etc. a Mathematics placement test is also required.
3. Official copy of High School certificate (Apolytirio, or its equivalent) in English. (An English official translation of the original transcript is required).
4. Two letters of recommendation.
VISA Requirement
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ACCELERATE YOUR ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL CAREER
OBTAIN THE FOUNDATIONS & EXPERTISE TO SUCCEED IN THE KNOWLEDGE-BASED ECONOMY
ACQUIRE THE SKILLS & KNOW-HOW TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
APPLY TO ONE OF OUR ROBUST & CUTTING-EDGE STUDY CONCENTRATIONS
