History
AUEB was founded over 100 years ago, in 1920, as the “Athens School of Commercial Studies”. The school was founded through the strategic vision of the Greek Prime Minister Eleftherios Venizelos, who envisaged a business school modelled on the best similar schools in Western Europe, and was funded by a generous donation from merchant Grigorios Maraslis, a Greek benefactor living in Odessa.
Education
Over time, AUEB gradually developed into the leading University in its areas of focus in Greece. Initially offering degrees only on economics and business, as was customary at the time, the subject areas served by the University progressively expanded to include areas like informatics, statistics, marketing, among others.
AUEB has often pioneered new elements in Greek Higher Education. It was the first University to offer a Master’s degree in Economics already in 1978, a degree that is still offered today. AUEB also introduced the Erasmus program very early on, already from 1987, enabling international student exchange to and from the University.
Research
- AUEB's Research Center was established in 1983. It aims at providing the institutional framework which facilitates and supports the research carried out by Faculty members, in the general fields of economics, management and computing.
- Research at the Center is carried out mainly by members of the academic staff of the University. Visiting scholars and short-term appointees may also engage in research activities. All research is undertaken with a view towards eventual publication in scholarly journals, discussion papers and monographs.
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Student services
The International Relations Office of the University was established in 1989. The main objectives of the Office are:
- European Union educational programs,
- participation in international student fora and exhibitions,
- representation at international conferences and congresses,
- organization of seminars, educational visits and cultural meetings,
- promotion of the University activities abroad,
- creation of new cooperation with foreign higher education institutions,
- counselling to incoming and outgoing students.
Housing services
Greek Universities do not have dormitories available to international students. This means that incoming students must look for accommodation in Athens prior to their arrival. The University is actively assisting students with the search for housing. AUEB has developed significant expertise in this area, since already more than 500 international students every year come to AUEB to study, mostly through the Erasmus program. As such, AUEB can direct admitted students to reputable housing agents, introduce them to existing international student networks that provide practical advice, and suggest areas to stay
Library services
The AUEB Library was established in the 1920s. Since then, it has accommodated generation upon generation of University students. Today the Library is of a hybrid type, combining printed and electronic material.
Campus life
The Athens University of Economics and Business is centrally located in downtown Athens. The main building of the University "Marasleio Megaro" is located at 76, Patission (28is Oktovriou) Street in Athens, two blocks away from the Archaeological Museum. The backside of the building faces the Pedion Areos Park and the Panellinios Sports Club.
Sports facilities
The Athens University of Economics and Business is centrally located in downtown Athens. The main University building, Marasleio Megaro, is located at 76 Patission (28is Oktovriou) Street, two blocks away from the Archaeological Museum. The backside of the building faces the Pedion Areos Park and the Panellinios Sports Club.
Student clubs
AEGEE is a voluntary, politically independent and non-profit organization open to students from schools in all European Union member states. AEGEE was founded in Paris in 1985 and is represented today in 270 cities in 40 countries all across Europe and has about 17,000 members.
Accreditation
Athens University of Economics and Business | Greece | Abroad Partner | NUCB Undergraduate School - AACSB Accredited.