By Achilleas Kouremenos

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Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is Greece’s premier business and economics University, and the highest-ranked Greek institution globally in its areas of expertise. The third oldest Greek public University, AUEB has been training leaders in the public and private spheres for more than a century.

Over the decades, more than 70,000 of its alumni have gone on to shape and reshape the country’s economy and business landscape with many becoming leaders in business as well as members of parliament and ministers, comprising a strong, international alumni network. The University boasts the highest admission requirements in Greece, with senior high school and University students vying for entry to its undergraduate and graduate programs respectively.

AUEB is a leader in research, with many faculty members having studied and worked abroad, the U.S. being a notable destination among them.

AUEB has been a pioneer in offering postgraduate study programs in English. Located at the center of Athens, AUEB combines a historic urban campus with modern faculties in economics, business, informatics and statistics – a vibrant academic community where tradition meets innovation. The campus sits within walking distance of Athens’ museums, parks, and cultural life, so students live and learn at the center of both the city and its history. Studying in Athens is a front-row seat to Europe’s crossroads of commerce, tourism, and technology.

It is important to note that AUEB’s tuition model is strikingly competitive. Modest fees, reasonable living costs, and a global brand make world-class education accessible without forcing a choice between quality and affordability.

At the core of AUEB’s international offerings is its newly launched Bachelor in International Business & Technology (IBT), an English-taught 4-year undergraduate program designed for high school graduates from abroad who wish to study in Greece. Students who join IBT prepare for a global career in business while acknowledging the importance of strong fundamentals grounding modern disruptive technologies and applications. Greece is an ideal destination to study the subject, being a global leader in many industries like shipping and tourism and a regional leader in IT, finance, and entrepreneurship in general. The IBT program blends management, economics, and entrepreneurship with applied modules in data analytics, information systems, and artificial intelligence amongst others – all taught by faculty drawn from AUEB’s multiple departments.

The program is intentionally interdisciplinary: it was crafted to reflect how real-world companies operate today, where business decisions rest on both sound economic thinking and technology-driven insight. For these reasons, IBT is justifiably considered to be AUEB’s flagship offering, providing a degree that is future-proof and internationally oriented.

IBT’s tuitions have been set with international access in mind: the program costs 6,000 EUR per academic year, with transparent installment schedules and clear statements about what the fees include. That predictability – paired with Athens’ comparatively low cost of living among Western capitals – helps make a premium education feel sustainable rather than prohibitive.

Beyond the undergraduate horizon, AUEB’s English-taught graduate programs portfolio is broad and deep. The University offers numerous MSc and professional master’s programs in fields that map directly to today’s in-demand careers: economics, financial management, A.I. and data science, business analytics, marketing, international shipping, digital transformation, and more. These programs deliver a full curriculum in English and attract students from across Europe and beyond, creating a learning environment that enables graduates to move seamlessly into international job markets.

At the graduate level, AUEB’s flagship program is arguably its international MBA program (IMBA), an AMBA accredited 16-month full-time MBA program. IMBA is one of AUEB’s oldest and most prestigious programs, having been ranked by QS as #32 globally in International Trade. Very competitively priced at 10,000 EUR, the program enables participants to earn a top-notch business education and get access to a deep network of global business contacts at a fraction of what programs of similar quality cost abroad.

When considering University studies in Greece, there is also a less tangible benefit than tuition affordability: the chance for individuals to connect with a global cultural heritage while building credentials that are respected across the world. Athens is an open, safe, modern capital where ancient monuments coexist with coworking spaces and startups; students can spend weekends wandering the Acropolis and weekdays collaborating on capstone projects with multinational partners. Our students learn to straddle the boundary of both worlds: the Western focus on entrepreneurial innovation and critical inquiry, and the Eastern commitment to community, tradition, and relational wisdom.

Visit the undergraduate IBT program page to learn about curriculum, admission requirements, and application deadlines; explore the English-taught master’s listings; and reach out to the admissions teams to discuss scholarships, housing and student life.

AUEB is inviting the global Greek family, philhellenes across the world and everyone looking for top-quality education at a fair price, to consider a smart investment in the future: academic excellence, cultural connection, and true value for money all from the heart of Athens.

Become an Athenian with AUEB!