Frequently Asked Questions

Who requires a Student Visa?
How do I get a Student Visa?
Can I study at DEREE without a Student Visa?
Can I pay the deposit of 5000 Euros upon my arrival in Greece?
How much do I pay in tuition?
Do I pay a deposit?
Is there an application fee?
Do you offer housing?
Do I have to take an English placement test?
What are certified copies?
Do I have to translate my documents if they are not written in English?
When shall I submit my papers?
When can I start?

Contact the Office of International Student Recruitment for further information.

Who requires a Student Visa?
A student who holds a passport from a non-EU member country usually requires a Student Visa in order to enroll at DEREE.

How do I get a Student Visa?
Once you have been accepted we will assist you through the visa process.

In order to get a Student Visa you will need a Student Visa Approval Letter from the Greek State. We acquire the Student Visa Approval Letter for you as soon as you have sent us the following:

1. A Declaration of Foreigner for study in Greece.
2. A Parental/Tutor Declaration (does not apply if you are above 18 years of age).
3. A Copy of your Passport and previous Visa(s), if any, for Greece.
4. A Criminal/Police Record. Contact your local police station to obtain a copy.
5. A Doctor's Letter stating that you are in good physical and mental health and that you do not have communicable diseases.
6. A Copy of your Bank Statement proving adequate financial resources for studies in Greece.
7. A deposit of 5,000 Euros. This amount represents a deposit towards tuition and fees. Please note that this amount will be refunded to you if you are not granted a student visa.

All the above-mentioned documents should be e-mailed to internationalstudents@acg.edu. As soon as you have submitted all documents and paid the deposit we shall obtain the Student Visa Approval Letter, which will be sent to you. You will then need to submit this letter along with other required documents to your local Greek Consulate/Embassy.

Can I study at DEREE without a Student Visa?
No, you need to obtain a Student Visa in your home country prior to arrival in Greece.

Can I pay the deposit of 5000 Euros upon my arrival in Greece?
No, in order to receive the Student Visa Approval Letter from the Greek State you need to have paid the deposit of 5000 Euros.

How much do I pay in tuition?
Undergraduate tuition is 254 Euros per credit. Graduate tuition is 340 Euros per credit. The cost of each semester/session depends on your selection of courses. You will know the exact amount upon registration. Books, housing, and food are not included in the fees.

Do I pay a deposit?
If you are a passport holder from an EU member country you pay 960 Euros in deposit. If you are a passport holder from a non-EU country you pay a deposit of 5000 Euros (visa requirement).

Is there an application fee?
No.

Do you offer housing?
Upon your acceptance we provide you with all details about your options.

Do I have to take an English placement test?
If you do not have satisfactory evidence of your English language skills you will take the test offered by DEREE.

What are certified copies?
Certified copies are official copies of your documents, you have to send them to us via courier, post, and you cannot email them to us.

Do I have to translate my documents if they are not written in English?
Yes, by an official translator.

When shall I submit my papers?
Submit them as soon as possible, especially if you are a visa requiring student.

When can I start?
We have 5 intakes a year. You can begin your studies in January, February, June, September, or October.