Recognition of Degrees
The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is an American, private, nonprofit post-secondary academic institution (College) that operates in Greece, with a rich history that goes back to 1886. ACT is an independent American institution; as such, it is not a branch of a franchising institution.
In the United States: The American College of Thessaloniki (ACT) is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE – formerly known as NEASC) as an autonomous institution of higher education operating outside the US, authorized to award undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and graduate (Master’s) degrees. As such, it is listed as a higher education institution on the US Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) website.
In the rest of the world: ACT as an institution and the degrees awarded by ACT are recognized by NARICs of various European countries (United Kingdom, Germany, etc.). As an example, here is a list of institutions recognized by the UK NARIC (ENIC), including ACT.
Based on the above, ACT graduates have routinely continued their studies at marquee name institutions around the world such as: the London School of Economics, King’s College, University of Oxford, University of London, Warwick University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, La Salle University, Maastricht University, International University in Geneva, Drexel University, Notre Dame and Columbia University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and many more.
In Greece: The Ministry of Education recognizes ACT as a College (License Number: 108256/05.08.2013, Government Gazette #1986B, August 14, 2013) authorized to award undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and graduate (Master’s) degrees. Additionally, ACT's undergraduate degree programs were validated by the University of Wales until 2014 and are currently validated by the British Open University. This validation ensures that ACT's degree programs meet the requirements of the European Union directive 36/2005 governing the recognition of degrees and professional rights. As such and based on relevant legislation, OU degrees awarded at ACT are eligible for recognition by the Greek Ministry of Education as professionally equivalent to the degrees awarded by Greek public universities. Subsequently, our graduates, where applicable, proceed to receive a license to teach, or practice.
Recent examples of ACT degree recognitions can be found below:
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