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Applications for the graduate programs can be submitted at any time during the year and are processed in the order received. Academic terms run for 12 weeks and normally begin in October, January and April of each year; new students may enroll in any of these terms.
Hellenic American University welcomes applicants from different geographical areas, which contribute to its diversity and global character. The University mainly targets to enroll students from Greece, the Balkans, the Middle East and Eastern Europe with recent baccalaureate degrees, as well as those individuals with substantial IT experience who wish to enhance their career opportunities with the knowledge gained through an MSIT program. The program offers the breadth, rigor and methods of an American university education tailored to the region with a global focus, and without the expense and inconvenience associated with attendance at an institution in the United States.
Application Package
To be considered for admission, a candidate must submit a complete application package, which consists of:
- A completed admissions application.
- Signed and sealed envelopes containing official transcripts from each college/university and graduate school previously attended. These may be sent directly from the institution, or you may receive the sealed envelopes and submit them with your application. The sealed envelop must not have been opened by the applicant under any circumstances in order for the transcript to be valid.
- An up-to-date résumé.
- The required essay.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation.
- Evidence of English Language Proficiency. (See admission criteria below)
- Two (2) current passport-size photographs
- A copy of a passport or National Identity Card.
- A non-refundable application fee of € 30.
Documents that are not in English must be accompanied by certified English translations. Applications should contain either the original documents (or notarized copies) and certified translations. All applications and supporting materials are retained by the Hellenic American University. Once submitted, no materials will be returned to the applicant.
Citizens of countries that are not members of the European Union who wish to study at the university must obtain permission to enter Greece and to reside there in accordance with Greek law. Applicants for admission are advised to verify the requirements for nationals of their country through the Greek Consular authorities.
Admission Criteria
The Admissions Committee evaluates applications and supporting material for admissions and decides upon the acceptance and placement of students at Hellenic American University.
Admission to the MSIT program is based on prior academic performance, both at the undergraduate and at the graduate level, professional work experience, and proficiency in the English Language. The selection process gives particular emphasis to evidence of leadership potential along with academic excellence in Information Technology. Special weight is also assigned to professional experience in the selection process. Applicants who are eligible for unconditional admission to the program should meet the following requirements:
- An undergraduate degree in areas related to information technology, computer science and/or management of IT, from a recognized university with a liberal arts or general education component, or an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with at least a B (3.0) grade point average. If the applicant earned an undergraduate degree in a non IT related area full admission could be conditional pending on the applicant providing proof of prerequisite IT knowledge or completion of undergraduate course modules from the BSIT program. The admissions committee at its discretion will define the number and type of courses that need to be completed along with the minimum expected grade earned before full admission to MSIT takes effect. Typically prerequisite knowledge at the undergraduate level is expected in the areas of programming and information technology.
- Evidence of English Language proficiency. For those applicants whose native language is not English, the University will accept the following forms of evidence:
- An undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution in which English is the language of instruction.
- Official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) taken within the last two years with a minimum score of 230 (CBT) or 88 (iBT) or 575 on the paper-based TOEFL.
- University of Michigan or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.
- Other evidence of proficiency will be reviewed individually.
Hellenic American University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status in its recruitment, admissions, employment, evaluation, and advancement.
The university reserves the right to make inquiries concerning the accuracy of the information provided in the candidate’s application. Decisions on admission are made in good faith on the basis of information provided by the applicant and his/her referees. If the university later discovers that false statements have been made or material information withheld or omitted, it reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission or to terminate registration.
Conditional Admission
The Admissions Committee may decide to defer the decision of admission for some candidates that show exceptional promise of successful completion of the program but do not meet minimum standards for admission, in order to evaluate more accurately the actual potential of the applicant. For these cases, the Admissions Committee has the option of granting conditional admission status to the applicant, until there is sufficient evidence that the student is qualified to enter the program. Conditionally admitted students receive formal admission only if they provide the evidence requested by the Admissions Committee. The requested evidence may be additional letters of recommendation or evidence of professional growth potential or additional course work. In particular, applicants, who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement for admission, as stated above, and are granted conditional admission status, are typically required to achieve a minimum of a B (3.0) average in their first two (2) courses. The Admissions Committee specifically informs conditionally admitted students about the time period within which the requirements for unconditional admission must be met.
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