Question 1

Can I study in Greece without IELTS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can study in Greece without IELTS. Instead of IELTS, some of the Greek universities offer the option to provide a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate or alternative tests like TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo, like the American College of Greece. Especially for all the English-taught programs, the European universities require basic English language proficiency. The tuition fee for most of the Greek universities ranges from ₹3 Lakhs to ₹4 Lakhs per year. You can consider Greek universities that offer US-accredited degrees at relatively lower living costs and basic eligibility for graduate and undergraduate programs.

Question 2

What is the minimum GPA for the American College of Greece?

Accepted Answer

The minimum GPA required for admissions at the American College of Greece is different from course to course. But on average minimum GPA required circles around 2.5 CGPA. Specifically for transfer and study abroad students, the minimum GPA is 2.75-3. For undergraduate admissions, students require a minimum high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4 scale or its equivalent. For graduate programs minimum GPA of 3 is required. For detailed information on Admission requirements, you can check Admissions-Policy-and-Process-2024.pdf at official website of the American College of Greece.

Question 3

What is the acceptance rate for the American College of Greece for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

There is no official data about the acceptance rate for Indian students at the American College of Greece, but the university has around 8-10 Indian students, as per some unofficial sources. The American College of Greece hosts around 1000 international students from 83 countries around the world. Indian students constitute a lesser percentage of these international students. Acceptance rates for international students are around 60% and 83%, which makes the chances of admission for Indian students similar.

Question 4

Is the American College of Greece a good school for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

The American College of Greece can be a good school for Indian students who are looking for a holistic learning experience abroad. For Indian students who seek admission to top-rated courses like Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Business, Law, etc., the American College of Greece can provide you a nuanced understanding of Hellenic culture with an American-style degree. It is a private non-profit educational institution with a legacy and reputation built over 150 years.

Question 5

Is the American College of Greece recognised?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the American College of Greece provides you with US-accredited and globally recognised degree programs in 5 different streams. The American College of Greece is recognised by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The NECHE is the same institution that accredits the world's top universities, like those of Harvard and Oxford. Due to this recognition, the degree from ACG is as valuable as any regional degree of US. Overall American College of Greece is one of the most reputed and the oldest institutions for American-style degrees in Europe, known for cultural richness embedded in the course structure.

Question 6

What is the American College of Greece known for?

Accepted Answer

The American College of Greece is known for its culturally dense academic programs. The American College of Greece is also known for its 64-acre main campus in Athens. In addition to this, the campus facilities of  American College of Greece are also worth mentioning, with an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a track and field complex, the ACG art gallery, etc. The American College of Greece is known for high-end graduates of Liberal arts, humanities, computer science, like subjects. It is also known for online degree programs for working professionals and international students, making the American College of Greece accessible and recognised globally.

Question 7

Can an Indian live in Greece if he/she only know English, other than Indian languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Indian students can live in Greece without knowing the Greek language. It is reported that especially in urban areas like those of Athens and Thessaloniki, majoprity of people speak English. More than 51% of the total Greek population speak in English, and the majority of courses in Greece are English-taught. For Indian students who wish to study in Greece, you will have to submit English Proficiency tests like IELTS (typically 6.0–6.5) or TOEFL iBT (usually 79–90). For students who wish to take admission in Greek-taught courses, you will have to attend a one-year preparatory language course to help you reach the required B2 proficiency level.

Question 8

Does Greece offer scholarships for international students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Greece have a lot for state funded scholarships and Universities like American College of Greece also have college-funded and other merit-based scholarships. The Greek State Scholarships Foundation is a higher institution that offers scholarships to students who wish to study in Greece worldwide. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs have a separate quota of scholarships for all the international students. Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Scholarship for Indian Students is a specially designed scholarship to air India students.

Question 9

Is college free in Greece for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

For Indian students, there is a tuition fee ranging from €1,500 to €9,000 ( ₹1,65,000 to ₹9,90,000) per year. For most of the public universities, the tuition fee is zero for all EU candidates. For EU students as well, the competition at public universities is so high that the zero tuition fee is difficult to attain. For living expenses, Greece can cost €500 and €900 per month (₹55,100- ₹99,180), including food, public transit, and housing for Indian students.

Question 10

Is Greece costly for Indians seeking an American-style degree?

Accepted Answer

For Indian students who are looking for an American-style degree at lower costs than UK-based universities, Greece can be cheaper for Indian students. Some unofficial sources believe that Greece can be one of the cheapest destinations for Indian students in Europe. The Greece Universities are moderately expensive compared to Southeast Asia but cheaper than Western Europe. Major costs include a Schengen visa (approx. ₹7,000).

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