American College of Greece

The American College of Greece

Athens, Greece

Founded in 1875, The American College of Greece is the oldest American-accredited college in Europe and the largest private college in Greece. The large campus fuses Athens's past with its future, including a vibrant student community, buzzing with academic societies and student clubs, sports teams, and art festivals. The program offers a wide range of courses in humanities, visual arts, and the sciences in the intellectual hub where many great thinkers called home.

Program Overview

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Academic Program

Exchange participants are required to take a full-time course load (at least 12 Temple credits) while abroad and will earn transfer credit.

Language of Instruction

English

Best for

Liberal Arts, Visual Arts, Science and Technology

Learn more about the academic program, the course approvals and transfer credit process.

Location & Facilities

Location

The American College of Greece is a 64-acre campus located close to the renowned city of Athens. The campus lives on the Greek hillside in the neighborhood of Agia Paraskevi, known for its safety and nearby beaches. The classrooms and dormorities are within walking distance to the Mt. Hymettus national forest and the local downtown with restaurants, cafes, and shopping centers. Accessible to both the modern marvels of the city and historical monuments, the city offers adventure and knowledge for students in all disciplines.

Learn more about the campus.

Facilities

The campus has modern classrooms, library, student lounge, cafes, athletic fields, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, fitness facilities, wellness center, international student center and a theater.

Program Dates

Fall Semester: Early September to late December
Spring Semester: Early January to Early May
Full Year: September to May

View the American College of Greece's academic calendar for specific dates, which vary each year.

Program participants are required to be present for the entire length of the program, from the official arrival date through the program end date.

Housing

Program-arranged housing is included in the exchange program's comprehensive exchange fees. The comprehensive fees include housing, excursions, visa assistance, airport pickup, laundry facilities, Olympic-quality athletic facilities on campus as well as a fitness center in the Residence Complex.

The American College of Greece operates a residence complex a short walk from campus. Students housed in ACG apartments live in a safe, clean, residential environment in a quiet neighborhood with nearby grocery stores, cafés, restaurants and shopping centers. The residence complex offers fully furnished studios, single or double bedrooms in shared apartments. The residence has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, laundry facilities, and full kitchens for students.

ACG also has a residence life program to guide students through their cultural immersion.

Learn more about ACG's housing.

Faculty & On-site Support

As an Exchange Program participant, you will have access to the support provided by your host institution. The American College of Greece offers support through their Counseling Center, Student Success Center, and wellness center.

Program Costs

Program Deposit

Students will pay a non-refundable program deposit of $400 within 2 weeks of nomination to the program. This non-refundable deposit is credited to your program fees as a prepayment.

Temple Tuition and Standard University Fees

Students pay Temple tuition and fees directly to Temple. Visit Temple’s Bursar for per-credit tuition rates. All students pay University Services Fee.

More Details

As part of an exchange program, you will pay the comprehensive exchange fee, which includes housing, excursions, visa assistance, airport pickup, laundry facilities, Olympic-quality athletic facilities on campus as well as a fitness center in the Residence Complex.

For complete details about billable costs and estimate for non-billable expenses, such as airfare, meals, and personal expenses, view the program cost sheet.

View Program Cost, Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Health & Safety

Your health and safety abroad are our highest priority. Please stay tuned for more details about health and safety on this program.

Contact

For more information, contact: Education Abroad: 215-204-0720; [click-for-email].

Eligibility Requirements

Temple programs are open to qualified students matriculated at any U.S. or Canadian college or university.

You are eligible to apply if you meet the following requirements.

Are enrolled fulltime and will have completed 2 semesters before studying abroad

You are enrolled as a full-time matriculated student at the time of application as well as during the semester prior to studying abroad.
You will have completed at least two (2) semesters of college-level study by the program start.

Are in good academic standing and meet minimum GPA requirement for the program

You meet minimum cumulative GPA requirement, on a 4.0 scale from all colleges/universities attended. The requirement varies by program:

Temple Semester Programs: 2.75 (Internships: 3.0)
Temple Summer Programs: 2.5
Exchange Programs: 2.75
External Programs: 2.5

You remain in good academic standing from the time of application until the start of your term abroad; students on academic warning are not eligible to participate.

Have a valid passport

You will need a passport, valid well beyond the length of your program, by the application deadline.

View deadlines and validity requirements for your host country.

Are in good disciplinary standing

You are in good disciplinary standing at the time of application and remain so through the start of your term abroad. Students who have been found responsible for a code of conduct violation and will not be in good disciplinary standing (including disciplinary probation) may submit a petition for review.

Meet the minimum age requirement

You are at least 18 years old at the time of application.

For the American College of Greece, the following additional considerations apply.

Students will be selected mainly based on academic fit and demonstrated interest in the host university and/or location.

Non-U.S. citizens: you are welcome to study abroad if you meet the eligibility requirements; however, you are not permitted to study abroad on an exchange program in your home country. Please speak to Education Abroad if you have questions about your eligibility.

Application Requirements

The standard application requirements pertain to all students applying to Temple programs.

Additional Requirements for The American College of Greece.

All students applying for an exchange program are required to meet with a program manager before submitting their application.

Admissions Timeline

Admissions is not rolling.
Temple nominates students for Exchange Programs after the deadline for the specific term.
Once you submit your application, you should expect a decision by the decision deadline, about one month after the program application deadline has passed.

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