Hellenic American University is host to a diverse, multi-cultural student community, with international students accounting for about 20% of the total University student body. As a university with a mission to educate global citizens, it is committed to maintaining and strengthening the diversity of the University community, and welcomes applications from students throughout the world.
Hellenic American University values all applicants equally in its admission process. Whether you're a U.S. citizen, permanent Greek resident, or an international applicant, our admission requirements remain the same. Our Admissions Committee evaluates all applications based on the academic criteria and the application process, as described in the undergraduate and graduate applications sections, regardless of an applicant’s nationality or residency status.
Individuals who wish to study at our Nashua campus who are not US citizens or at our Athens campus who are not Greek citizens follow a process we call "international admissions". This process typically involves obtaining a visa for the country in which the campus is located and may require additional actions and documentation to meet the requirements for the issuance of the visa. The appropriate documents for the visa application will be issued upon admission provided (a) they provide proof of sufficient funding to cover the cost of their studies (tuition, fees, living expenses and incidentals) for the duration of their program and (b) have paid the required non-refundable deposit. Please note that verifying proof of sufficient funding is a legal obligation on the part of the University and unless satisfied the institution will be unable to issue the appropriate visa documentation
International Student Applications for the Nashua Campus
If you are an international applicant applying to attend classes at the Nashua, N.H., campus and you are not a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) you must obtain a student visa to enter and study in the U.S. Applicants for admission are advised to verify the student visa requirements for nationals of their country through the appropriate U.S. consular authorities and to compile the necessary public/government documents for submission in support of their visa application. Please note that consular authorities retain the right to deny a student visa application. As such it is advisable that no travel plans be made until your student visa has been approved.
International Student Applications for the Athens Campus
If you are an international applicant applying to attend classes at the Athens, Greece campus and you are a citizen of a non-European Union member state, in accordance with Greek law, you must obtain a student visa to enter Greece; subsequently, you will be required to apply for a residence permit. Details are available on the Hellenic American College website. Applicants for admission are advised to verify the student visa requirements for nationals of their country through the appropriate Greek consular authorities and to compile the necessary public/government documents for submission in support of their visa application. Again, consular authorities retain the right to deny a student visa application, so it best that you make no travel plans before your student visa has been approved.
If applicable, international applicants are urged to register early for the appropriate TOEFL/TOEIC test administrations. Applicants must make their own arrangements for the examinations and have the results forwarded to the University.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. You may apply by submitting an application for a Hellenic American University graduate degree program at any time during the year.