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Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών

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Overview

Founded in 1920, the Athens University of Economics and Business is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Athens (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Attica. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of Greece, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Greek higher education institution. Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 104-year-old Greek higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Greek higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUEB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Control Typepublic

Entity

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

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Name (Non Latin)
Name Athens University of Economics and Business
Acronym AUEB
Founded 1920
Colours Burgundy and white
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Location

Address 76 Patission Street
Athens
10434 Attica
Greece
Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών Phone Number +30 (210) 820 3116 - 118
Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών Fax Number +30

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών.

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)

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Admission Info

Introduction

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Admission information

uniRank publishes below some basic Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's admission information.

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) hosts a total of 426 international students for the academic year 2021-22. These students hail from 36 different countries, including:

  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • China
  • Cyprus
  • Egypt
  • Finland
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • India
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Lebanon
  • Moldova
  • Norway
  • Palestinian
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Switzerland
  • Syrian
  • Tanzania
  • Turkey
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • United States

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Admission Office Admission Office

76 Patission Street
Athens 10434
(210) 820 3188
(210) 820 3250

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Control Type Control Type

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών is a public higher education institution.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Entity Type Entity Type

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών is a non-profit higher education institution.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's main facilities:


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Library

The library offerings at Athens University of Economics and Business are comprehensive and include:

  • One central Library
  • Book titles: 79,525
  • Print magazine titles: 1,434
  • Electronic magazines and books: 331,233
  • Seating capacity: 255, with remote access options to libraries and databases
  • Connection with Heal-link
  • Cooperation with other libraries and access to 18 online services
  • Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) & Collective catalog of academic Libraries
  • PYXIDA Institutional Repository
  • Unified Search Engine (EDS) for digital sources-collections
  • VPN-Remote access to digital resources
  • AMELIB - Digital Library for disabled students
  • Automatic circulation of material with self-service, RFID, and electronic inventory
  • Remote live support through MSTeams
  • MS Teams remote training courses
  • Lending services via the IRIS system with electronic registration and material reservations
  • Online book ordering
  • Reading rooms
  • Public computers
  • Wi-Fi access
  • Photocopying and printing services

For more updates, you can also visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/opalib/.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Athens University of Economics and Business provides housing options for its students, with accommodations available at the Athens Student Center (FEA), located at Patision 279-281. The FEA remains open year-round.

The Athens Student Center is a pioneering architectural endeavor by a new generation of architects, challenging the traditional facade-centric approach to Athenian buildings. It embraces the principles of modern urban planning and follows the anti-urban morphological code of international brutalism.

This distinctive architectural project won first prize in a nationwide architectural competition in 1959. The building occupies an entire city block bordered by Patision, Evg. Karavia, St. Luke, and St. Cypress streets. It features 10 above-ground and 3 underground floors, with a maximum height of 32.8 meters. The center offers single-room accommodations for 266 students, a groundbreaking concept in Greece. Additionally, it provides various public amenities such as a hall, restrooms, a restaurant, a reading room, a banquet hall, and an indoor swimming pool.

For more information, you can visit the following link: https://lesxi.aueb.gr/en/node/129


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Athens University of Economics and Business, in addition to its academic pursuits across its eight Departments and Master's and Doctoral Study Programs, has a rich tradition of sports activities. Over the years, it has earned numerous awards, medals, cups, and prizes in both national and international competitions. To ensure a well-rounded education for its students, the university collaborates with the Culture, Sports & Youth Organization of the Municipality of Athens, utilizing its sports facilities located at 10 Passov Street, Grava, Ano Patisia.

The sports facilities available include:

  1. Indoor swimming pool for swimming
  2. Indoor basketball court for basketball enthusiasts
  3. Volleyball court for volleyball enthusiasts
  4. Open area for classical sports
  5. Open 5x5 soccer field for football
  6. Outdoor tennis court for tennis enthusiasts

The Department of Physical Education at the university offers courses that align with the academic calendar, commencing with the winter semester and concluding with the spring semester. Students have the flexibility to attend these courses for up to six months after receiving their degree. Interested students can apply online for the sport(s) they wish to participate in, provide the necessary supporting documents including medical certificates and photos, and complete a questionnaire at the Physical Education Office. The Department of Physical Education is staffed by highly qualified Physical Education teachers and temporary instructors, specializing in various sports, all under the supervision of the General Secretariat of Sports.

For more information regarding athletic activities at AUEB, please visit: https://lesxi.aueb.gr/el/lesxi-gallery-athlitismos


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's main services:


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Financial Aid 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

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Study Abroad 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.

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Distance Learning 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/.


Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

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Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports of Greece

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1920


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM)
  • Association of MBAs (AMBA)


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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Balkan Universities Association (BUA)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • Association of Economic Universities of South and Eastern Europe and the Black Sea Region (ASECU)
  • Higher Education and Research in Management of European universities (HERMES)
  • United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Divisions

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Social Media

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