The "Study in Thessaloniki" initiative was presented on Monday, October 9, in the Municipal Council Hall of Athens, by the Mayor of Thessaloniki, Yiannis Boutaris and Deputy Mayor for Tourist Development and International Relations, Spiros Pegas, alongside representatives of ACT and other major educational institutions in Thessaloniki.

The goal of this initiative is to attract new students to Thessaloniki, from the rest of Greece and other countries.

Thessaloniki, often described as the "student hub of Greece", is home to more than 100,000 university students, meaning that more than 1 out of every 10 residents is a student.

Read more on the "Study in Thessaloniki" press release, in Greek.

Entrepreneurship requires a host of skills, including creativity, problem-solving, imagination and passion, so where better to start than in elementary school? For the second year in a row, Anatolia’s 5th and 6th graders completed the five-day “Young Business Creators” workshop organized at ACT. Developed by the University of Iowa’s Jacobsen Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship, the program takes students through all the stages of turning an idea into a business, and includes hands-on exercises and visits to innovative companies. This year, the YBC workshop was rolled out to our High School students as well, as a Young Entrepreneurs Camp, with a specific focus on innovation, viability, and implementation - all necessary elements for beginning a business in the real world.

On September 13, 2017, the Dukakis Center and the US Consulate General of Thessaloniki co-sponsored the keynote event in this year’s Reworks Agora event, a Dukakis Lecture by Elizabeth Barry on "Reports from the Frontiers of Democracy: Implications for Urban Design. "

In her capacity as co-founder of Public Lab (publiclab.org) and co-founder of TreeKIT (treekit.org), Liz Barry develops geographic tools and civic science methods for collaborative cities. Her background is in urban landscape design, and she teaches at Columbia University, Parsons the New School for Design, and Pratt Institute. Previously, she worked at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill planning international new cities and campuses, at Durham Inner-city Gardeners (DIG) coordinating youth urban horticulture enterprise, and has travelled around the country catalyzing interaction among strangers with a "Talk To Me" sign - a project that received international press including the New York Times, the Associated Press, CNN, Oprah, and NPR's This American Life.

Ms. Barry's Thessaloniki lecture took place at the Thessaloniki Concert Hall and was part of the 17th annual Reworks contemporary music festival.

Reworks Agora is a cross-thematic forum of the Reworks festival, aiming for a forward-thinking approach to the future vision for creativity, presenting emerging topics, initiatives and artists that inspire the dialogue on the development of culture, entrepreneurship and technology. Agora sessions showcase the most innovative developments in music industry, digital culture, creative economy and art, contributing to their growth in Greece. Two other sessions featured a discussion on contemporary music by organizers of leading European music festivals, and a forum on the phenomenon of fake news by leading journalists and students of social media, among whom Pavlos Tsimas, Elena Papadimitriou, Eliza Vozenberg, and two young scholar-activists.

Δείτε παρακάτω τα αποτελέσματα του Διαγωνισμού Υποτροφιών του ACT που πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 31 Αυγούστου 2026.

Σας ευχαριστούμε θερμά όλους και όλες για τη συμμετοχή σας και συγχαρητήρια σε όλους όσοι κερδίζουν υποτροφία!

Όλοι όσοι κέρδισαν μερική ή ολική υποτροφία για μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο ACT θα ειδοποιηθούν με email μέχρι την Τετάρτη 2 Σεπτεμβρίου 2026. Παρακαλούμε ελέγξτε και τον φάκελο των ανεπιθύμητων (spam) στo email σας σε περίπτωση που βρεθεί εκεί η επιστολή μας.

Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες μπορείτε να επικοινωνείτε με το ACT Admissions Office στο This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Σημειώνεται πως οι παρακάτω βαθμολογίες εμφανίζονται με βάση τα τελευταία ψηφία της ταυτότητας (ή του διαβατηρίου) με την οποία έγινε η αίτησή σας.

Have you ever wished to visit Greece and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime? Join ACT in Thessaloniki, the student hub of Greece, and make it happen! Drop by our booth at your local college fair and learn more about what we have to offer. Our scheduled visits for Fall 2017 are as follows:

September

September 11th - University of Illinois Chicago 9 AM-3PM
September 12th - Salve Regina 3 PM-5:30 PM
September 13th - Bentley University 1 PM-3:20 PM
September 13th - Eastern Illinois 10 AM-3 PM
September 14th - Iowa State 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
September 19th - American University 11 AM-3 PM
September 19th - Rutgers University 3 PM- 6 PM
September 19th - University of North Florida 10 AM-2 PM
September 20th - University of Massachusetts- Boston 10 AM-2 PM
September 21st - Northeastern University 11 AM-2 PM
September 21st - Suffolk University 11 AM-2 PM
September 21st - Worcester State University - Time to be confirmed
September 25th - Brown University 11 AM-2 PM
September 25th - Depauw University 4 PM-6 PM
September 28th - Indiana State University 11 AM-4 PM
September 28th - College of Staten Island 12:30 pM-3:30 PM
September 28th - Michigan State University 12 PM- 6 PM
September 29th - Concordia Irvine - Time to be confirmed

October

October 4th - Texas Tech University 10 AM-3 PM
October 5th - Truman State 12 PM-4 PM
October 12th - Brookdale Community College - Time to be confirmed
October 26th - Illinois State University - Time to be confirmed

November

November 2nd - Hillsborough Community College - Time to be confirmed
November 16th - Upper Iowa University - Time to be confirmed

During the last two years, the ACT students had the opportunity to discover their creativity in painting. The Painting Club began in 20015 with Nayia Kaplanidou, an accomplished icon painter and Anatolia College alumna (‘80). At the beginning of each course the ACT students were taught the traditional academic painting process and as the lessons were evolving they discovered their personal way of expression.

The outstanding ACT campus has often been a source of inspiration when the class was taking place in the nature. The students not only developed their artistic skills by using a variety of techniques and materials. Most of all they experienced the fact that Art enchances the quality and essence of our lives and offers a silent but powerful way of expressing ourselves and our beliefs.

In the end of each semester the students set up an exhibition with their paintings at the ACT locations.

During my Senior year at ACT I decided to attend the painting club. Although the last year in college is particularly demanding I feel glad that I joined the course because instead of taking my time or energy it offered me the opportunity to clear my mind and relax after a busy day. I always loved painting but the experience with Ms. Nayia is something more than just learning how to paint, it is a whole different atmosphere and ambiance that gives to one peace of mind and great inspiration to get creative!

- Marinela Tserepi, International Relations graduate

I joined the Painting Club from the very first semester at ACT and I can say that it has made my two years of studies here more enjoyable. The art room is my two hours escape into creativity, peace and deep talk with the art professor which adds so much love and dedication to the club transforming it into a real art therapy. Another aspect I like about the club is the fact that the art room is equipped with everything one needs and it's easily accessible at anytime. It makes you feel free to be more creative. It is definitely one of my favorite spots on campus and I would suggest it to everyone regardless of their level of skills in painting.

- Jenny Shehaj, IR (International Relations) 2nd year

The painting club is a great experience to enhance your time in Thessaloniki. You see a new beauty in the surroundings as you paint them and get to know new friends with similar interests. Nayia is such a wonderful friend and teacher and makes painting extra exciting!

- Lauren Behrmann, Texas Tech University, Plant and Soil Science · Lubbock, Texas

I loved being a part of the art club at ACT. I was only there for a semester but it meant something to me that I was able to still make art while taking classes as well. It allowed me to meet new friends outside of my abroad program as well as have a place to relax and express myself during the week. I very much enjoyed the freedom to learn new things from Nayia and the other students as it was an open place for new ideas. I still think about my time there as well as the connections made through this class and hope others take advantage of this opportunity.

- Brooke Lundgren, 2015, Northeastern University, Psychology · Boston

She did not want us to follow strict painting rules because she believed in everyone’s personal freedom of expression. With her warmness and tranquility, Mrs Nayia helped me unfold my inner feelings and thoughts into narratives made out of colors, drawings and narratives. The relaxing music that accompanied us while we were painting, the trips in the nature, all these elements rendered the painting club a meditative, pleasant and unforgettable experience.

- Kristina Babali, English New Media & Communication

ACT is running a Greek Scholarship Competition for Prospective Greek Graduate Students in August 31st, Monday at 19.00. Please note that the information that follows, as well as the actual administered aptitude test are in Greek.

Ετήσιος Διαγωνισμός Ελληνικών Υποτροφιών

To ACT προσφέρει μια ολική υποτροφία σπουδών (100%) σε καθένα από τα παρακάτω μεταπτυχιακά προγράμματα, στον υποψήφιο ή την υποψήφια με την υψηλότερη βαθμολογία.*

Σημαντικός αριθμός μερικών υποτροφιών επιπέδου 20%-60% θα δοθεί επίσης σε υποψήφιους με υψηλή βαθμολογία.

Δηλωστε δωρεαν συμμετοχη εδω

Οι υποτροφίες αφορούν στα προγράμματα:

• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• MS in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology

*Προϋπόθεση για να δοθεί μία ολική υποτροφία είναι ο/η υποψήφιος/α να έχει συγκεντρώσει βαθμολογία άνω του 70%.

Προσκαλούμε όλους όσοι ενδιαφέρονται να σπουδάσουν σ' ένα από τα παραπάνω πεδία να λάβουν μέρος και να διεκδικήσουν την ευκαιρία στην ανώτατη εκπαίδευση.

Αίτηση Συμμετοχής

Ο διαγωνισμός θα λάβει φέτος χώρα στη Bissell Library του ACT στη Θεσσαλονίκη την παρακάτω ημερομηνία:

• Δευτέρα 31 Αυγούστου, στις 19:00

Όλοι οι υποψήφιοι θα λάβουν μέρος σε μία γραπτή εξέταση γνώσεων και ικανοτήτων, πολλαπλής επιλογής, η οποία θα διαρκέσει περίπου 1 ώρα. Περισσοτέρες λεπτομέρειες θα δοθούν επίσης στους υποψήφιους και μέσω email μετά τη δήλωση συμμετοχής.

Η εξέταση θα είναι στα ελληνικά και δεν χρειάζεται κάποιου είδους προετοιμασία.

Κατεβάστε δείγματα της "φιλοσοφίας" του τεστ.
(Προσοχή: Τα δείγματα αυτά δεν ανταποκρίνονται στο βαθμό δυσκολίας του διαγωνισμού αλλά αφορούν στην όλη "φιλοσοφία" του τεστ.)

Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής θα γίνονται δεκτές έως την Παρασκευή 28 Αυγούστου 2026 και ώρα 23.59.

Η συμμετοχή στον διαγωνισμό είναι δωρεάν.

Όροι Συμμετοχής

• Οι υποψήφιοι θα πρέπει να είναι κάτοχοι πτυχίου πιστοποιητικού γλωσσομάθειας στην αγγλική γλώσσα σε επίπεδο Β2 ή υψηλότερο, σύμφωνα με τις πληροφορίες εδώ.
• Οι υποψήφιοι θα πρέπει να κατέχουν πτυχίο από Κολλέγιο/Πανεπιστήμιο (ΑΕΙ/ΤΕΙ).
• Δεν έχουν δικαίωμα συμμετοχής στην εξέταση όσοι υποψήφιοι έλαβαν μέρος τις προηγούμενες τέσσερις χρονιές (2022-2025).
• Οι υποτροφίες ισχύουν για εγγραφή μόνο για το ακαδημαϊκό έτος 2026-2027 και ισχύουν μέχρι την ολοκλήρωση των σπουδών με την προϋπόθεση ότι οι σπουδαστές θα διατηρήσουν τη βαθμολογία που θα τους ζητηθεί.
• Ο/Η φοιτητής/τρια, σε περίπτωση που κερδίσει στον διαγωνισμό, αποδεχτεί μία υποτροφία και προχωρήσει σε εγγραφή, υποχρεούται να φοιτήσει τουλάχιστον μέχρι και τη δεύτερη περίοδο (30 Νοεμβρίου - 5 Φεβρουαρίου 2027). Στην περίπτωση που αποφασίσει να αποχωρήσει μέσα στη δεύτερη περίοδο, υποχρεούται να καταβάλει το συνολικό ποσό των διδάκτρων της περιόδου. Εξαιρούνται λόγοι ανωτέρας βίας (πχ σοβαρό θέμα υγείας).
• Οι υποτροφίες για μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές ισχύουν μόνο για πλήρη παρακολούθηση μαθημάτων (full time).
• Εάν έχετε ήδη λάβει υποτροφία από το ACT για μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές για το έτος 2026, μπορείτε να συμμετάσχετε στον διαγωνισμό υποτροφιών. Σε περίπτωση που κερδίσετε μια υποτροφία στον διαγωνισμό, θα σας δοθεί η υποτροφία με το υψηλότερο ποσοστό χρηματοδότησης.
• Δεν έχουν δικαίωμα συμμετοχής οι απόφοιτοι του ACT, οι οποίοι έχουν ήδη κάνει χρήση υποτροφίας που έλαβαν μέσω προηγούμενου διαγωνισμού. 

Για να μπορείτε να συμμετάσχετε θα πρέπει να έχετε μαζί σας στην εξέταση:

• Δελτίο Αστυνομικής Ταυτότητας ή Διαβατήριο

Δηλωστε δωρεαν συμμετοχη εδω

Περισσότερες Πληροφορίες

Για πληροφορίες για τα προγράμματα σπουδών, μπορείτε να κλείσετε ραντεβού με το ACT Admissions Office τηλεφωνικώς ή μέσω email στα παρακάτω:

Τηλ: +30 2310 398 398
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It was an emotional, joyful and windy evening for ACT’s graduating undergraduate and graduate students celebrating the successful completion of their studies. During the 2017 Commencement ceremony which took place at ACT’s open amphitheater, certificates and diplomas were awarded to all graduates, as well as awards to students who excelled in academia, but also extracurricular activities offered by the non-profit educational organization. The valedictorian speeches were delivered by Konstantinos Theodoridis and Vasiliki Kalaitzidou. The commencement speech this year was given by Stathis N. Kalyvas, Professor of Political Science at Yale University. In his inspiring speech, Mr. Kalyvas advised the graduating students to

be risk-taking, not risk-averse; counter-cyclical, not conformist; do not be afraid of failure; to keep learning.  You are in the unique position of shaping not just your own future but the future of our society as well. So, go ahead and do it!

American College of Thessaloniki (ACT)

The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is the tertiary division of Anatolia College, an academic institution with long and distinguished history that goes back to its establishment in 1886. ACT is accredited in the United States by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). In addition to ACT having full NECHE accreditation, the undergraduate programs delivered at ACT are also validated by Open University, UK. ACT has also been granted a license by the Greek government to operate as a private post-secondary educational institution (“College”).

ACT’s comprehensive curriculum offers Bachelor degrees in Business with 4 concentrations, Computer Science, Business Computing, International Relations, and English with 2 concentrations, a Master of Science (MS) in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with 4 concentrations.

The intercollegiate programs that ACT runs in collaboration with renowned US &  EU educational institutions also offer our students the opportunity to pursue degrees in various additional disciplines that include Sports Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, Political Science, Engineering, and more.

ACT also provides an extensive need and merit-based financial aid program.

Courses offered

Information and Digital Literacy

The course serves as an introductory course to information and digital literacy.

Its focus is two pronged:

1. To teach students to effectively and efficiently research, select, access, search and evaluate print and e-resources, and web information sources; to teach students about the ethical use of information for research; and create flexible, life-long research skills for effective information seeking and retrieval.
2. To introduce students, both on a theoretical and experiential level, to general purpose computing, networks and the internet.

English Lab

The course aims to help students with academic writing, gradually guiding them to essay writing, which is the standard format of most college assignments.  It will first review the basic principles of paragraph writing and then introduce the various patterns of essay development-the different ways of writing essays through selected readings and writing. The course will also consolidate students’ knowledge of essential grammar and sentence structure in written and oral communication. 

Application process and criteria

Applicants should complete the online application available here.

The supporting application material includes:

• an official high school transcript
• an official document indicating completion of secondary education
• English certificate at a minimum level of B2
• a copy of the passport, residency
• one small photo

All application documents should be officially translated in English and be forwarded to the ACT admissions office by mail.

Applicants who do not hold an English certificate at B2 level will be required to take a Proficiency language test for the English language course at ACT, on November 29, 2017.

Applicants are required to have basic IT skills for the Information Literacy course.

The application deadline is November 24, 2017.

Applicants are required to have basic IT skills for the Information Literacy course.

Point of contact

Mona Siksek
Coordinator:  Camp to Campus Program
ACT - American College of Thessaloniki
Telephone: 2310 398-346
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