Athens University of Economics and Business

Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is a public higher education institution in Greece which provides education in the fields of Economics, European and International Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Management, Technology, Informatics, Statistics and Decision Science. Since 1920, when the AUEB was founded, it contributes substantially to both the education of the youth of the country and the science as well. Thousands of its graduates are now high ranking administrative and financial executives in the public and private sectors of the economy, faculty members in Greek and foreign universities, and members of international organizations.

With its three Schools, the School of Economics, the School of Business and the School of Information Sciences and Technology, AUEB is the top university in Greece, and one of the best universities internationally in the fields of science that it covers, with eight (8) Undergraduate Departments that are ranked in the highest positions among the preferences of prospective students, with twenty-nine (29) exceptionally popular full and part-time Postgraduate Programs and with the Doctoral Programs as well.

The main aim of the University is not only to provide its students with a sound command of theoretical principles and modern analytical tools, but also to develop in them certain qualities, such as individual initiative and critical thinking, which are necessary in order to resume a leading role in today’s rapidly changing world. To this end, a well-balanced curriculum in the various scientific fields mentioned earlier, a computer center, a library and an academic staff of high quality are contributing. Research, both theoretical and applied, has always been considered as one of the University's most important goals.

The AUEB's good recognition and ranking reflects the high caliber of its academic staff, the high quality of teaching, the up-to-date curricula it offers, as well as the distinctions achieved by students and graduates. The AUEB strives for continual improvement through the internal and external evaluation successfully implemented in recent years.

Athens University of Economics and Business is a desirable place to study for the citizens of Greece and foreigners alike. The University campus is of urban type and is located in the center of Athens.