The American College of Thessaloniki

ACT, the tertiary division of Anatolia College, is accredited in the United States by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. In addition to ACT having full NEASC 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, etc.

ACT provides to a diverse student body, a high quality, tertiary level multidisciplinary, student-centered educational experience in an innovative learning environment. Drawing on the principles of the American liberal Arts educational philosophy we foster depth and breadth of knowledge, grounded on theory, scholarly research, and intellectual freedom. Our faculty members are passionate about teaching, value close relationships with our students and strive to instill in them the desire to pursuit academic and professional excellence and personal enrichment.

Paramount to our mission is our institution’s contribution to society by cultivating students’ democratic and civic awareness, enhancing a sense of individual and social responsibility, and creating a spirit of esteem for others, social institutions, and the environment.

We aspire to be the institution of choice for students seeking the highest levels of personal, intellectual, and professional attainment. We want to be known as the institution that contributes to society and produces well-rounded, principled, and open-minded citizens of the world.

ACT is the tertiary division of Anatolia, a private not-for-profit educational institution founded in 1886. ACT has been a bridge connecting America to Greece and South East Europe. It is one of the few institutions outside the United States with full, free-standing U.S. accreditation by the NEASC, and EU validation of its undergraduate programs.

At ACT, we have created a dynamic, innovative, and demographically diverse learning community that prioritizes critical inquiry, intellectual development, and breadth and depth of knowledge. At ACT, students are empowered to learn and think differently, interact with the world differently, and become catalysts for change. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching and research, and together with our staff, takes great pride in the accomplishments of our students.

Drawing on the model of American tertiary education, ACT seeks not only to stimulate students’ academic interests, cultural awareness, and ethical sensitivity, but at the same time equip them with the skills and knowledge required for productive employment and/or graduate studies.

For International and Study Abroad students Thessaloniki is a vivid, warm, human-scale city in which most feel comfortable quickly. Thessaloniki is a living laboratory where students can meet different nationalities, articulate civic values, and become alert to cultural diversity.

Together with the Board of Trustees, the students, faculty, staff and alumni of ACT, I take great pride in welcoming you to our academic community and I invite you to learn more about the ways and means through which you might become a part of this very special and vibrant academic community.

I am very proud of our students, faculty, and staff and feel confident that you will understand why as you learn more about the American College of Thessaloniki, its programs, and its future.

The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution.

Students will carry out the practice of exercise in the College of Anatolia , will be able to come into contact with organized systems, gain work experience, develop their skills and build the foundation of their professional experience in their field of interest.

ACT seeks to enroll students who will enable it to achieve its vision of becoming the premier, internationally-oriented, English-language college of higher education in the Balkan Region. Our goal is to promote innovative learning practices and humanitarian values and provide our students with an educational environment that fuels their passion for learning and develops a greater sense of global citizenship and social responsibility.

Our admissions philosophy is focused on drawing student to ACT who will become active members of the campus community and help us move the campus toward its primary goals for innovative and interactive learning. Each application for admission is carefully reviewed to assess the student's academic ability and willingness to be part of a vibrant community atmosphere. We want to ensure that every student who enrolls at ACT will uphold the standards of integrity and personal responsibility we expect of each member of the broader Anatolia learning.