Overview

The Political Science and International Relations program from ACT - The American College of Thessaloniki of studies is particularly strong in American and EU politics, international law and organizations, gender, globalization, and contemporary Balkan and Aegean affairs. Students majoring in PS&IR have ample opportunities to interact directly with senior practitioners in public affairs under the auspices of the Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service and the Lucy Center for Balkan Studies.

Key Facts

Our graduates have had outstanding success in post-graduate study, gaining admission to the most prestigious European and American universities, and experiencing success at the highest levels of professional life.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political Theory

Contemporary Development Issues

War and Human Security in the Modern World

Senior Thesis (2 course sequence)

Women in Modern Times

Modern World History

Modern Greek History

Modern Greek Politics and Issues in Greek foreign policy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

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We accept applications on a rolling admissions basis

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

121 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thessaloníki, Greece

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science Diplomacy View 4 other Bachelors in International Relations in Greece

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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5.5

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General requirements

An official high school transcript of grades. If you have not attended an English- or Greek-speaking high school, an official translation into English is required.

An official high school diploma. An official high school diploma with a minimum grade of 70% or its equivalent; a minimum score of 24 in the IB diploma. If you have not attended an English- or Greek-speaking high school, an official translation into English is required.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Thessaloníki

Greece

545 - 758 EUR / month

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