Non-EU Student Admission
ACT’s admissions application process is the same for all students regardless of their citizenship or country of residence.
Applications are reviewed by the admissions director and the director of enrollment, who are familiar with a variety of school systems and transcripts.
Non-EU applicants must demonstrate that financial resources are available to them which are sufficient to meet the costs of tuition and fees, books and supplies, living expenses during their stay in Greece, and transportation expenses to return to their country.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit the following when applying for admission to the program:
- An online application form through .
- An official high school transcript of grades. If you have not attended an English- or Greek-speaking high school, an official translation into English is required.
- An official high school diploma. An official high school diploma with a minimum grade of 70% or its equivalent; a minimum score of 24 in the IB diploma. If you have not attended an English- or Greek-speaking high school, an official translation into English is required.
- A school profile which should include a description of the school, grading system, curricular and extracurricular resources.
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Official evidence of proficiency in English.
A list of acceptable English test scores is the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), overall score iBT score 80
• FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH or FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH, CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH overall score 160-179.
• INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS), University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) or CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT ENGLISH – The British Council – IDP Education Australia IELTS Australia score 5,5 - 6,5.
• (ECCE)- CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN ENGLISH, MICHIGAN University (ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE or Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments - CaMLA or Michigan Language Assessment.)
• TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION (TOEIC) score 505 - 780, EDUCATIONAL TESTING SERVICE/CHAUNCEY, USA.
• Michigan State University – Certificate of English Language Competency (MSU – CELC) : CEFR B2.
• Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 100 points.
If your qualification is not listed above, you can still apply, as applications are assessed on an individual basis.
- Personal essay.
- CV and reference letter.
- A recent passport-size color photograph.
• The photograph must be in color.
• It should have a white background.
• It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 60-70% of the photograph.
• It should be in sharp focus and clean.
• It should be of high quality.
• The photograph should be a recent one not more than 6 months old.
• It should be without hat/cap.
- A photocopy of your valid passport.
- A non-refundable application fee of 70.00 Euro. The application fee should be deposited at one of ACT’s bank accounts.
A copy of the bank receipt should accompany the application. For more information regarding fees and payment procedures please contact the Accounting office +30-2310-398219.
All application documentation should be submitted/mailed directly to the Admissions Office.
Admissions Procedure
- Submit an application along with the supporting material.
- Pay the application fee.
- An interview with a member of the admissions office will be required at any stage of the application procedure.
- The admissions decision is communicated to applicants in writing and within two weeks from the time of receipt of the complete application.
- Admitted students are required to confirm their attendance in writing within a given deadline and as specified in the acceptance letter.
- Admitted non-EU students receive visa and residence permit application instructions once they confirm their attendance in writing.
- A second acceptance letter is provided to non-EU students for the visa application.
- A copy of the visa should be submitted to the admissions office prior to arrival in Greece.
International students are encouraged to visit ACT, meet the department chair of their chosen major, sit in a class, talk to students and have an on-campus tour. An appointment prior to visit is required.
Applicants whose application has been rejected may appeal at the ASPC committee for re-evaluation.
Applications receive a priority number which determines the order in which successful applicants register for their first semester of course work.
English Language Proficiency Requirement for non-EU Students
To be considered for admission to ACT, candidates should provide official evidence of proficiency in English in one of the following ways:
- Student’s native language is English.
- Student holds an internationally recognized English certificate at least at B2 level, which has been received within the last 3 years.
Deadlines
Non-EU Undergraduate Fall Term: We accept applications on a rolling admissions basis by April 30th.
Non-EU Undergraduate Spring Term: We accept applications on a rolling admissions basis by October 30th.