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David Wisner, Ph.D.Executive This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. David Wisner is Professor of International Relations at ACT -- The American College of Thessaloniki, and Executive Director of the Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service. He is the author of an acclaimed monograph on the origins of the French Revolution, and… More

What is so special about IR@ACT?

Three words: Older, Smarter, Better. We call it the ACT advantage.Our parent institution, Anatolia, has been training regional and global leaders for more than a century, making us one of the oldest institutes of higher learning in this part of the world. The quality of our program is evident in… More

Can I qualify for financial aid to help support my studies in IR?

Every year since 1998 ACT has awarded financial aid to qualified IR majors. There are two principal forms of support: standard financial aid, based on need; and merit aid, based on academic performance. In 2006 and again in 2007 nearly 40% of incoming students in the IR program received some… More

Who studies IR?

Ours is the most international of the academic programs at ACT, with students coming from three continents and a dozen countries. Some are sons and daughters of professional diplomats; all are young people with passion and curiosity. Most know already what they wish to do in life; others discover themselves… More

What can I do with my degree in IR?

More than 100 students have taken one of our degrees in IR. Our success rate among graduates in IR is superior to US and EU averages.We find that the breadth of our general education program makes for better diplomats, while the skill sets developed in the specialized IR curriculum are… More

What is International Relations?

International Relations, or IR, is actually a relatively new field of academic study. It is comprised of a combination of academic disciplines and methodologies we at ACT call the Human Sciences.To start with, all ACT students receive a broad academic base, with special focus on communication skills – you will… More

Lucy Center for Balkan Studies

The Lucy Center for Balkan Studies was established in 2004 thanks to a generous donation from ACT friend and trustee, Elias Kulukundis, and named after his late wife Lucy. The Center was created to facilitate the formal study of Southeast European affairs, particularly for undergraduate study abroad students spending a… More

Holocaust and Genocide Studies

ACT offers undergraduate teaching and organizes extracurricular and outreach activities regarding the Holocaust and other historical instances of genocide on a regular basis. ACT’s Bissell Library contains a collection of print materials and other resources on the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide, which make of ACT an ideal destination for… More

SEESOX Salonika Seminars

Every summer the Dukakis Center hosts senior scholars from the European Studies Centre, St. Anthony's College, Oxford, for an intensive summer seminar in European integration, the SEESOX Salonika Seminar, for the principal benefit of ACT degree candidates and study abroad students. Collaboration between the Center and SEESOX extends also to… More

Pella Project

ACT offers to non-degree students the opportunity to gain a broader understanding of the rich heritage of Hellenism, both ancient and modern.  Courses are taught by leading practitioners throughout the academic year, including during accelerated summer sessions. Formal certificate programs exist, consisting of one academic course, one language course, and… More
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