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American College of Thessaloniki

Country:

 Greece

City:

 Thessaloniki

Sessions:

 Semester/Year

Eligibility:

 2.50 GPA or higher

Languages:

 English, Greek

Current Conditions:
Fair, 70 F

Forecast:
Sat - Sunny. High: 95 Low: 72
Sun - Sunny. High: 98 Low: 76
Mon - Sunny. High: 91 Low: 71
Tue - Sunny. High: 92 Low: 72
Wed - Sunny. High: 93 Low: 71

Distance to Cedar Falls: 5424 miles

Fields of Study

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Computer Science | Economics | Finance | History | Humanities | Management | Marketing | Modern Languages |

Introduction

Brochure 2012

American College of Thessaloniki VIDEO

The American college of Thessaloniki, accreditied by the New England Association of School and Colleges (NEASC), provides an education based on the American experience. With a smaller class size of 18 students, each student is able to have easier access to faculty and is given his or her own cirriculum advisor. To broaden the learning experience, ACT keeps a multicultural community by representing 25 countries.

Many historical sites are located close to campus such as Mt. Olympus, which is only a one hour drive away. Other sites in the area date back to the time of Alexander the Great and the Roman and Byzantine empires. Also near campus are a multitude of theaters and live music, world class restaurants, and exotic tavernas.

(Information from ACT's Website)

Program City

Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece with a population exceeding one million. Its convenient location offers transportation links to other major countries of Europe, and the Mediterranean climate of mild, cold winters and warm summers makes this city a pleasant place to be. Its identified by its history, natural beauty, and architecture that make the city ancient and modern at the same time.\

Thessaloniki Info

Institution

The American College of Thessaloniki offers study abroad students the chance to explore the European culture in one of the most beautiful cities of Greece. ACT is the post-secondary division of Anatolia College which has been educating students since 1886. Today, the ACT campus is a purley international environment, hosting more than 150 study abroad students from the US every semester. ACT is the place where European cultures blend together, creating a warm and welcoming environment for overseas students. Apart from accademics, ACT offers numerous activities such as sports and clubs where students interact and enrich their study abroad experience.

Academic Program

Click here for ACT-specfic application items to be submitted in 28 Gilchrist Hall, in addition to the required items for all semster programs.

ACT Course Offerings

Pre-Approved Classes (other courses can be approved, these are simply those we have on record):

ACT Courses and approved UNI Equivalents
Management 312: Operations Management = 150:154
Management 101: Introduction to Management = 150:153

Academic Calendar

See ACT's Academic Calendar page.

Accommodation & Meals

Off campus accommodation in downtown Thessaloniki.
Rooms are fully furnished.
Rooming options: double and single rooms
During fall and spring semester: college provides free bus service from and to campus
City busses run every 10-15 minutes (20-40 minute ride from dorms to campus, depending on traffic).

Program Cost

Students pay UNI tuition and fees (in-state or out-of-state) plus the study abroad fee to participate. There will be additional costs for housing, food, books and supplies, round- trip air, and other personal expenses.

Note: An official program budget, for UNI Financial Aid purposes will be given to the student in hard copy format prior to program participation. Please contact the Study Abroad Center in advance to allow time for your specific program budget to be completed as budgets often require updating relative to exchange rates and any program changes.