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AIFS Abroad in Athens, Greece: Semester (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: Athens, Greece
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: AIFS 
  • Restrictions: NIU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 01/07/2026 05/08/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Area of Study: ACCY-Accountancy, ANTH-Anthropology, ART-Art, ARTH-Art History & Visual Stds, ARTS-Art Studio, BIOS-Biological Sciences, CHEM-Chemistry & Biochemistry, COMS-Communication Studies, CRIM-Criminology, ECON-Economics, ENGL-English, ENVS-Environmental Studies, EPFE-Foundations of Educ, FINA-Finance, FLCL-Classical, GEOG-Geography, HIST-History, HOSP-Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt, HSCI-Health Sciences, ILAS-Intra Liberal Arts & Sci, INTL-International Programs, JOUR-Journalism, LAW-Law, MATH-Mathematical Sciences, MGMT-Management, MKTG-Marketing, MUSC-Music, PHIL-Philosophy, POLS-Political Science, PSYC-Psychology, SOCI-Sociology, TH-D-Theatre Dance, THEA-Theatre Arts, UBUS-Interdisciplinary Business Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Class Status: Junior, Senior, Sophomore Housing Options: Dormitory
Language of Instruction: English Program Provider: AIFS
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Program Advisor: Jill Vodden
Program Description:
 

Call: (800) 727-2437

Greece: The American College of Greece

Spend a semester or academic year in the stunning and modern city of Athens, Greece, with AIFS Abroad! Study a variety of academic program options at DEREE – The American College of Greece. Located on a beautiful, wooded hillside in the attractive suburb of Aghia Paraskevi, the campus is home to a student population of over 2,500. Over 85% of the student body year round is Greek, so AIFS students have plenty of opportunities to make local friends.

 Semester/Term Eligibility Requirements Rec. Semester Credits
 Fall, Spring or
Academic Year		  Open to Sophomore, Junior, Senior Minimum of 2.5 GPA  From 12 to 15


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Where You'll Study

DEREE – The American College of Greece, founded in 1875, is the oldest and largest independent, American-sponsored college or university in Europe. With a student population of over 2,900 and offering over 1,000 courses each year, it is the only institution in Athens with American accreditation. Located on a beautiful, wooded hillside in the attractive suburb of Aghia Paraskevi, the college's tree-lined campus offers an ideal setting to study in Greece, with modern classrooms, an impressive library and Olympic-standard athletic facilities. Over 85% of the student body is Greek, giving AIFS Abroad students ample opportunity to make local friends.

What Makes AIFS Abroad different?

Career Readiness

Professional development is at the foundation of our preparation for participants' time abroad. We utilize the CliftonStrengths assessment as a tool to help all participants understand themselves better, provide a vocabulary around their natural talents, and deepen the impact of their experience abroad.

Access, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (AIDE)

As an organization we are committed to ensuring all identities are able to thrive in an inclusive global educational environment. Everyone has a complex identity, and the different aspects of your identity are important when deciding on a program and location. Review our Social Identity Pages to assist you when selecting a program that best fits your interests and needs.
AIDE General Social Identity Resources

Sustainability

We are the first education abroad provider to sign on with the
Climate Action Network for International Educators (CANIE).
Focused on making education abroad carbon neutral we include
carbon offsets for all participants' return flights, environmental
education connecting students on the ground to environmental
projects, and make our own business practices more
sustainable.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Tuition
  • Pre-departure advising
  • Housing
  • Onsite Resident Director
  • Cultural & Social
    Activities
  • Excursions & day trips
    24/7 Emergency
    Support
  • Comprehensive
    insurance
  • Carbon offsets
  • and more

EXCURSIONS COULD INCLUDE

  • Ancient Delphi and the Sanctuary of Apollo
  • Greek Islands (Hydra, Spetses, or Aegina)
  • Nafplio and Palamidi Castle
  • and more.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Group flight package
  • Airport transfer
  • Additional excursions

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

AIFS funding, combined with other sources of financial support students can access, will help make international education goals attainable. Find out more about what we have to offer.

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