The American College of Greece

The American College of Greece (ACG) is a non-profit institution that offers a range of academic programs.

About ACG

ACG has a rich history and is committed to providing high-quality education to its students. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and is recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education.

Academic Programs

ACG offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, including:

• Liberal Education Program
• School of Business and Economics
  • Majors (BA, BSc)
  • Minors
• Frances Rich School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Majors (BA)
  • Minors
• School of Science and Technology
  • Majors (BSc)
  • Minors
• Engineering and Science (in collaboration with Clarkson University)
• Interdisciplinary Minors

Academic Enrichment Programs

ACG also offers several academic enrichment programs, including:

• International Honors Program (IHP)
  • Admission
  • Program of Study
  • Courses
  • Stanford Summer IHP
  • International Honors Scholarship
• Language and Culture Programs (LCP)
  • English for Academic Purposes Program (EAPP)
• Writing Program
• Student Academic Support Services (SASS)
  • Types of Learning Facilitation
  • Pedagogy
  • The Role of SASS
  • Learning Facilitators
  • Student Testimonials
• Teaching and Learning Center

Graduate Education

ACG's graduate programs include:

• Master's Degree Programs
  • Master (MA) in Advertising Communications
  • Master (MA) in Digital Communication and Social Media
  • Master (MA) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Master of Science (MS) in Applied Cybersecurity (Online)
  • Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity
  • Master of Science (MS) in Data Science
  • Master of Science (MS) in Data Science (Online)
  • Master (MS) in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
  • Master (MS) in Organizational Psychology
  • Master (MA) in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Master (MA) in Learning Design and Technology (Online)
  • Master (MA) in Strategic Communication and Public Relations
• Graduate Certificates and Diplomas
  • Graduate Diploma in Digital and Social Media
  • Graduate Diploma in Public Relations
  • Graduate Certificate in Psychology

Center of Professional and Continuing Education

The Center of Professional and Continuing Education offers a range of programs, including:

• Business English Skills
• Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Specialist Diploma in Crisis Communication
• Coaching: A Catalyst for Change
• Creative Writing: Personal Expression through Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction
• Demystifying Personalization in Psychotherapy
• English for Hospitality
• Ensemble and Chorus: Exploring Approaches and Media in the Embodiment of Collective Emotion
• From Plato to Marx: Critics or Enemies of Democracy?
• Generative AI For Executives and Business Professionals
• Implementing Change: The Power of History
• Intensive Workshop in Acting
• Mastering Conflict at Work
• Metamorosis: A Transformational Workshop in Performance and Embodiment
• Metamorosis II: An Embodied Practice of Presence, Voice, and Transformation
• Oral Business English with Presentation Skills
• Professional Certificate in Translational Biomedicine and Entrepreneurship
• Professional Diploma in Business Analytics and AI
• Treating Narcissistic Pathology with Transference-Focused Psychotherapy

Education Unites Scholarship Program for Refugees at ACG

The Education Unites Scholarship Program for Refugees at ACG is a bold commitment to refugee education. The program offers full scholarships, including tuition, housing, and meals, to displaced students from across the globe. Since its founding, the program has empowered over 200 students to thrive, with graduates now working at top companies or pursuing further education at prestigious universities.

Admissions

ACG's admissions process varies depending on the program and student type. For undergraduate admissions, students can apply through the college's website. For graduate admissions, students can apply online or through the college's admissions office.

Financial Assistance

ACG offers various forms of financial assistance, including scholarships, grants, and loans. The college also offers a range of payment plans and options to help students manage their tuition fees.

Campus Life

ACG's campus is located in Aghia Paraskevi, Athens, and offers a range of facilities and services, including libraries, computer labs, and athletic facilities. The college also offers a range of extracurricular activities and clubs, including sports teams, cultural organizations, and community service groups.

Research

ACG is committed to research and innovation, with a range of research centers and initiatives across various fields, including business, arts, and sciences. The college also offers research opportunities for students, including undergraduate and graduate research programs.

Accreditation

ACG is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and is recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education. The college is also a member of various international and national associations, including the Association of American Colleges and Universities and the European University Association.

The American College of Greece (ACG) is an independent, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational institution founded in 1875 in Smyrna (Izmir), Asia Minor, by missionaries from Boston, Massachusetts. Following the Asia Minor Catastrophe, the college relocated to Athens in 1923 and has operated there ever since. It is the oldest and largest U.S.-accredited, comprehensive educational institution in Europe, with over 150 years of transformative education and a long-standing role in fostering intellectual and cultural ties between Greece and the United States.

ACG is chartered as a U.S. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity by the State of Colorado, and is governed by an independent board of trustees. Its motto — Non Ministrari, Sed Ministrare ("Not to be Served, but to Serve") — reflects its foundational commitment to education in service of society.

Three divisions:

ACG operates across three distinct academic divisions, each serving a different stage of education:

• Pierce: a pre-kindergarten through secondary school offering a Gymnasium, Lyceum and an International Baccalaureate Programme, with campuses in Aghia Paraskevi and a Pierce East Campus in Spata
• Deree: the undergraduate and graduate college, with all instruction delivered entirely in English, located on the main 64-acre campus in Aghia Paraskevi.
• Alba Graduate Business School: a specialized postgraduate business school located in downtown Athens, built on ACG's long-standing legacy of academic excellence.

Accreditation

ACG was first accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) in 1981, becoming the first U.S. institution abroad to achieve this distinction. In 2023, The American University of Greece (AUG) — ACG's newly incorporated U.S. affiliate — received full institutional NECHE accreditation, which includes ACG's operations in Greece through a validating agreement. This means Deree graduates hold degrees with the same credentials as graduates of other NECHE institutions, including MIT, Harvard, Brown, Boston College and Amherst.

Deree is also validated by The Open University (UK), providing graduates with an additional internationally recognized award pathway. In 2024, AUG launched a Global Campus offering fully online degree programs rooted in ACG's academic tradition.

Campus

The main campus in Aghia Paraskevi sits on the western slopes of Mount Hymettus, about ten kilometers from central Athens, and was originally designed by the renowned Greek architect Constantine Doxiadis. Its 64 acres include smart classrooms, science and STEM laboratories, fine art studios and exhibition spaces, a Center for the Arts with multiple performance venues including the Pierce Theater, a black box theater and the Irene Bailey Theater, a library, a gym, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a soccer and track complex, a chapel, and student lounges. The campus offers panoramic views of the Athens basin.

Student life

Student life at ACG is active and diverse. Students can join academic societies, a wide range of clubs, and student organizations including the Deree Student Association, the Research Scholars Organization, and the Student Emergency Response Force. Intercollegiate and intramural sports are organized under the Deree Griffins banner. Arts programming is extensive, with music, theater, dance and visual arts performances running throughout the academic year under the Arts at Deree initiative. An International Honors Program is available for high-achieving students, including a Stanford Summer component and a dedicated merit scholarship. Service learning projects connect students to the broader Athens community.

Research and institutes

ACG's research activity spans applied academic research and public policy engagement through four dedicated centers:

• ACG Research Center (ACG-RC): supports interdisciplinary applied research, with active projects including a study on the role of the Greek-American diaspora in bilateral U.S.-Greece relations from 1974 to 2024
• Institute of Global Affairs: hosts research, public events and publications on international policy and geopolitics
• Institute of Public Health: conducts public health research and runs an annual lecture series open to the wider community
• The Demos Center: dedicated to democratic values, civic discourse and public engagement

Sustainability

Sustainability is a core institutional commitment at ACG. The college has been listed among the Princeton Review's most environmentally responsible colleges for seven consecutive years, and is one of only four European institutions to appear on the list for 2025. In 2024, ACG was recognized as a top performer in five categories of the AASHE Sustainable Campus Index — Campus Engagement, Energy, Grounds, Purchasing, and Wellbeing and Work — making it the highest-ranked STARS institution outside the United States and Canada. ACG also received the 2024 EPEAT Purchaser Award for the second consecutive year for sustainable electronics procurement, and was featured in Greece's inaugural Hellenic Impact Report for its integration of sustainability across academics, operations and partnerships. The college currently offers 149 sustainability-focused and sustainability-inclusive courses across undergraduate and graduate levels.

Student support services

• Student Academic Support Services (SASS): learning facilitation, peer tutoring and academic resources
• Career Services: career planning, internship placement, and employer connections including an annual ACG Career Days event
• Student Success Center: holistic advising and student wellbeing support
• Counseling and Health and Wellness Center: mental health services, wellness coaching and medical assistance
• Financial assistance: merit scholarships, grants, work-study, and access to U.S. Federal Loans and Veterans Aid for eligible students
• On-campus and nearby housing for undergraduate and study-abroad students

International reach

1. ACG welcomes study-abroad students from universities worldwide through semester, summer and intensive programs in Athens. Special programs include the Hellenic Studies Summer School, the Heritage Greece program, and a longstanding collaboration with Harvard University's Center for Hellenic Studies. Through its Outbound Study Abroad Programme, Deree students can study at partner institutions in cities including Stanford, New York, Boston, London, Rome, Seoul, Shanghai and Berlin. A parallel studies pathway also allows students enrolled in Greek public universities to earn a Deree degree simultaneously.