Financial Aid
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
Athens University of Economics and Business offers various financial aid programs to support its students, with a particular focus on postgraduate students. These financial aids are designed to assist students in managing the costs of their education. AUEB allocates resources from its own funds to provide scholarships and strives to secure additional resources from external sources and bequests.
The University operates several Scholarship Foundations, each with its specific criteria and application processes:
- The "George Chalkiopoulos Foundation" awards scholarships based on academic performance and financial need. It announces the scholarship amounts, application procedures, and deadlines annually in October.
- The charitable "Foundation for European Studies - Eleftherios Venizelos" focuses on promoting education and research related to European issues. It grants scholarships to students in the Department of International and European Economic Studies and organizes seminars, conferences, and lectures on European topics. Detailed information is available through the European Documentation Center.
Furthermore, scholarships and awards are also provided by various foundations, organizations, corporations, and individuals. Students can obtain relevant information from the Department of Student Affairs within the Directorate of Education. These scholarships are often specific to certain departments or student categories, and the selection process is governed by the regulations of the awarding foundations and the decisions of relevant departmental meetings or the University Senate.
AUEB encourages fundraising efforts to support educational and research activities, subject to approval by the respective department's General Meeting or the University Senate.
For more information on scholarships and financial aid opportunities, please visit https://www.aueb.gr/en/content/scholarship-and-awards
In addition, Athens University of Economics and Business is committed to assisting students facing financial challenges. In 2013, the University provided financial support to 55 students from vulnerable groups.
As per the provisions of Law 4957/2022, which focuses on enhancing the quality and functionality of higher education institutions, Athens University of Economics and Business continues to provide aid to undergraduate students belonging to sensitive social groups, particularly those from Low Income Groups (LIGs). The University's commitment to supporting students in need is reflected in the decisions of the Research and Management Committee of the ELKE/OPA for the academic year 2022-2023. Detailed information can be found at https://lesxi.aueb.gr/el/oik-enisxiseis-news
Study Abroad
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) provides a wide range of study abroad opportunities through its active participation in the Erasmus Programme since 1987. The university has been fostering cooperation with European Union (EU) universities, businesses, and international organizations by facilitating the mobility of students, teaching, and administrative staff through partnerships.
Over the years, AUEB has signed more than 185 Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements. As a result, approximately 300 Greek students annually have the opportunity to study abroad with full academic recognition using the ECTS Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, while 320 international students from partner institutions come to AUEB for their studies. Furthermore, each year, 80 AUEB students undertake internships abroad through the Erasmus+ Programme. In the past two decades, over 5,000 students have participated in the Erasmus Programme at AUEB. Approximately 3,000 AUEB students have attended courses at EU partner institutions, and another 2,000 European students have spent a semester or a full academic year at AUEB, making the AUEB Erasmus Programme one of the strongest-per-capita Erasmus Programmes in Greece.
AUEB has been part of the Erasmus Community since 1987, contributing to outbound student study mobility at partner institutions in the EU and facilitating inbound mobility of international students through the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) for academic recognition. Under Erasmus+, AUEB collaborates with more than 220 universities from both EU and non-EU countries. In the 34 years of the programme's implementation, over 12,000 students have participated, with almost 7,000 AUEB students completing an Erasmus+ period at partner institutions, and nearly 5,000 international students attending courses taught in English at AUEB for either one semester or a full academic year.
The university supports outgoing students through grants for strong academic performance, acknowledging their achievements. The consistent growth in both inbound and outbound student mobility each year contributes positively to the program's future development. AUEB also facilitates placements for students in EU companies and organizations, with the number of students utilizing the Erasmus+ Programme for placements increasing annually, spanning all three study cycles. Additionally, AUEB organizes short-duration Erasmus Teaching Assignments for its teaching staff and provides training mobility opportunities for its administrative and teaching staff.
Distance Learning
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
The Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge across various fields that serve both the national and international economy and society. AUEB's educational endeavors encompass Economics, Business Administration, and Information Sciences, along with activities in continuing vocational education and training.
In 2018, AUEB established the Vocational Training and Lifelong Learning Center, facilitating university-wide coordination and interdisciplinary cooperation. This center's mission aligns with AUEB's commitment to providing training programs, continuing education, and lifelong learning opportunities that contribute to its overarching mission.
The Center leverages AUEB's extensive expertise in vocational education, training, and lifelong learning, honed through the operation of the preexisting Vocational Training Center and eLearning Unit, which have offered diverse vocational training programs since 1995.
The Center's primary objective is to address the vocational training and lifelong learning needs, primarily within the Greek economy and society, positively impacting the labor market, enhancing economic competitiveness, and elevating the educational standards of its participants. It accomplishes this through programs that complement, modernize, or upgrade knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired through formal education, vocational training, professional experience, and promote labor market integration, job security, and personal development.
The Center's activities encompass the design, implementation, and dissemination of training programs that:
- Have a primarily professional orientation, focusing on workplace-relevant knowledge and skills while offering general knowledge for personal development.
- Span all disciplines of AUEB, available as "catalogue programs" open to all candidates or as "tailor-made" programs designed for specific companies or organizations.
- Are offered in Greek, English, or other languages.
- Target various groups, including high school graduates, students, university graduates, professionals, and the unemployed.
The programs are delivered through various training methods, including:
- Traditional classroom instruction.
- Synchronous participation in the classroom remotely through live streaming.
- Asynchronous distance education using a digital education platform (eLearning).
- Blended methods, combining the above approaches.
For more information, contact details, and online application forms for the Center's programs, please visit the Center's website at https://diaviou.aueb.gr/.
public
non-profit
large-sized
least selective
Gender Admission 
Admission Selection 
Admission Rate 
International Students Admission 
Admission Office 
Student Enrollment 
Academic Staff 
Control Type 
Entity Type 
Campus Setting 
Academic Calendar 
University Library 
University Housing 
Sport Facilities/Activities 
Academic Counseling 
Career Services 
Open Education Global
Wikipedia Article
Facebook
X
Social Media
Introduction
Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.
Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Athens University of Economics and Business's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Athens University of Economics and Business's Facebook page
Athens University of Economics and Business's X (formerly Twitter) page
Athens University of Economics and Business's YouTube channel
Athens University of Economics and Business's Instagram page
Athens University of Economics and Business's main LinkedIn profile
n.a.