We provide students with a comprehensive and supportive environment for studying abroad in Athens. The following practical details cover eligibility, courses, housing, fees, health, academic credits, and student support services.
Study abroad programs are usually developed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Special programs for freshmen and graduate students are possible in partnership with the students’ home university.
All courses offered are conducted in English.
Courses are available on a semester or session basis. Students may enroll in undergraduate General Education courses, core courses, or electives, provided prerequisites are met.
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Academic Credits
The basic unit of credit at Hellenic American University courses offered in Athens at Hellenic American College is the semester hour following the Carnegie Unit and Hour definition. In a typical 15-week semester, each credit awarded corresponds to one contact hour of classroom instruction per week, which is supplemented by a minimum of two hours of appropriate out-of-class activities of appropriate academic rigor. One ECTS corresponds to 1/2 Credit.
The University has a rigorous policy in regard to the allocation of credits to the different course units attended by our students abroad. The process for credit transfer is as follows: before the commencement of mobility, the Office for Academic Exchange Programs in cooperation with the corresponding program coordinator and instructors i) examines the intended learning outcomes of the course the student wishes to take as part of the student mobility, ii) compares these learning outcomes with the learning outcomes of the equivalent course of HAEC, iii) approves or not the credits transfer and notifies the student.
Transcripts
Study Abroad students and their institutions may be provided with transcripts containing a full, accurate and timely record of their achievements at the end of their period with Hellenic American College. In this transcript, all activities indicated in the learning agreement as counting towards the degree are presented, provided these have been satisfactorily completed by the mobile students. Transcripts are provided by the Registrar’s Office. For more information contact the Registrar at
English- and Greek-language Training for Incoming Students
Hellenic American College provides language support for incoming students and staff through English- and Greek-language courses offered at all levels by the Hellenic American Union, a non-profit educational association with which HAEC cooperates in life-long learning programs.
Foreign-language Training for Outgoing Students
Hellenic American College students who wish to prepare themselves for a study abroad program in a non-English-speaking country have several options. The College offers courses in several European foreign languages that are taught by College. In addition, students departing for countries with less widely spoken languages are encouraged to complete courses in their host countries.
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For study abroad students, Hellenic American University offers moderately priced, Wi-Fi-equipped accommodations at boutique-style hotels or apartments that the University regularly partners with. University housing is also available for students who prefer on campus living.
While the Café on the 2nd floor of the Massalias 22 building is temporarily closed, students have access to numerous cafés, bakeries, bistros, and restaurants in all price ranges within walking distance of campus.
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- Study abroad apartment - Living room
- Study abroad apartment - Balcony view
- Study abroad apartment - Living room
- Study abroad apartment - Kitchen
Fees depend on the number and type of courses (on or off campus, credit-bearing or non-credit), the duration of studies and (for students participating in one of our travel study programs), the number of participants. Fees typically include tuition, housing, airport transportation, travel within Greece, and entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites. Various meal plans are available. Details and fees are worked out with the partner university well in advance of the planned study abroad trip, and with every effort taken to keep the program as affordable as possible.
| Program Type | Cost |
| Semester | $ 9,950 |
| Summer / Winter Intersession | $ 3,450 |
| Walk Across Greece Program | $ 2,050 |
* Additional fees may apply.
** Airfare and insurance not included
A visa is not required for U.S. citizens staying in Greece for less than three months’ time. For programs lasting longer than 3 months, the University will help students acquire the necessary documents to stay in the country for the duration of the program.
The University can assist students with referrals to local English-speaking doctors if needed. The University is located two blocks from a private hospital that provides full outpatient services as well as emergency care. American students are urged to check with their health insurance provider in the United States to ensure that they have adequate coverage during their stay in Greece.
All study-abroad students participate in an orientation session offered by the Office of Student Affairs. The session provides basic information on Athens and the University, including the library and other learning resources.
Study-abroad students who will be with us for a semester or longer are each assigned to a faculty advisor who helps them put together a program that best suits their needs. The advisors also serve as academic mentors throughout the students’ stay. Also, all or study abroad students may use the services of our Counseling Center, Writing Center, and the ACES. As part of the student cohort, they are welcome to all our activities and events.