Quick Summary
Based in Athens, Greece, Athens University of Economics and Business is a public with roots dating back to 1920. Ranked #1001-1200 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 12500 students including 6% from outside Greece. Known for strengths in Business and Management Studies, Economics and Econometrics, Accounting and Finance, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
AUEB is the top-ranked business school in Greece with high international employability and elite academic faculty.
Subject Strengths
Business and Management StudiesEconomics and EconometricsAccounting and FinanceSocial Sciences
Founded1920
TypePublic
Total Students12500
Intl Students6%
Faculty Ratio55
CampusUrban
Campus Size25 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationAMBA, HAHE, AACSB (Member)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#1001-1200
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#1001-1200
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#901-1000
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, Executive Education
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Hybrid Executive Courses)
Online Programs
32
Research Centers
High
Research Output
AMBA, HAHE, AACSB (Member)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL90
Min GPA3
GRERecommended for research programs
GMAT600+ (Required for MBA and most MSc Finance/Business programs)
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline ยท May 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline ยท November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high GMAT scores for competitive Master's programs and a strong background in mathematics for Economics degrees.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
โฌ10,000/yr
per year ยท EUR
PG Tuition
โฌ7,000/yr
per year ยท EUR
Application Fee
$60
one time ยท USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
โฌ17,050/yr
tuition + living + essentials ยท EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,000
Financial AidAvailable (IKY and Private Foundations)
Work-StudyLimited
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, Executive Education programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBA International | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| MSc in Data Science | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| MSc in Business Analytics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Economics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Marketing and Communication | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$35,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong (Mandatory for many programs)
Industry Connections
Strong ties with Greek shippingbankingand consulting sectors
Notable Alumni
Nikos Christodoulakis, Anna Diamantopoulou, Spyros Theodoropoulos
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University assistance for private rentals)
Sports Facilities
Access to Panellinios GS and municipal facilities
Student Clubs
AIESEC AUEB, Entrepreneurship Club, Finance Club, Erasmus Student Network
Library Resources
Specialized Economics Library, European Documentation Centre
Exchange Programs
ERASMUS+, HERMES Network
Summer Programs
AUEB Summer School in Economics and Business