Anatolia American University

Who we are

Anatolia American University - U.L.E. (Anatolia University) is the tertiary division of Anatolia, one of the leading not-for-profit educational organizations in Greece. Founded in 1886, Anatolia serves all levels of education, from Pre-K to Master’s programs. Anatolia University carries on this long tradition of academic excellence, and offers English-taught undergraduate programs in partnership with The Open University, UK, recognized internationally. Also accredited in the US by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Anatolia University is rightfully considered among the premier, internationally-oriented institutions in Southeast Europe, promoting both innovative learning and humanitarian values.

The comprehensive curriculum at Anatolia University offers a variety of programs taught in English which lead to the following degrees: 

Bachelor's degrees 

• BS in Biological Sciences
• BS in Business Administration (with 4 concentrations)
• BS in Business Computing
• BS in Computer Science
• BA in English (with 2 concentrations)
• BA in Political Science & International Relations
• BS in Psychology

Anatolia University awards a significant number of scholarships each year, thanks to an extensive need and merit-based financial aid program.

Our Mission

Anatolia University provides a high quality, tertiary level, multidisciplinary, skill-based and student-centered educational experience, in an innovative and flexible learning environment that is responsive to student needs and to a diverse and inclusive student body. Drawing on the principles of the American liberal arts educational philosophy and our Greek heritage, we foster depth and breadth of knowledge, grounded on theory, scholarly research, and intellectual freedom.

Our faculty members are passionate about teaching, value close relationships with our students and strive to instill in them the desire to pursue academic and professional excellence as well as personal enrichment.

Paramount to our mission is our institution’s contribution to society while cultivating students' democratic and civic awareness, enhancing a sense of individual and social responsibility, and creating a spirit of esteem for others, social institutions, and the environment.

Coupled with programs that sustain and develop our strong ties with industry and community partners, we offer relevant, flexible and engaging professional training opportunities provided by field experts which enhance the participants’ skills-based life-long learning.

Our Vision

Anatolia University aspires to be an institution of choice for students seeking the highest levels of personal, intellectual, and professional attainment. We want to be known as a renowned international institution that contributes to a sustainable society and produces well-rounded, principled, and open-minded citizens of the world.

Our Core Values

We are committed to: 

•  Academic & Professional Excellence

 … offering a transformational learning environment via a rigorous and relevant curriculum where service and experiential learning are essential to acquiring breadth and depth of domain knowledge.

•  Critical Thinking

… in addition to domain mastery, inculcating critical inquiry and reflection for generating and evaluating knowledge.

•  Personal Enrichment

… a dedication to personal development of the whole person by caring for the mind, body, and spirit of the person

•  Respect & Responsibility

… cultivating democratic and civic awareness while enhancing a sense of individual and social responsibility, and creating a spirit of esteem for others, social institutions, and the environment

•  Appreciation of Diversity

…  increasing student’s understanding of the world and embracing the variety of backgrounds and life experiences within our community. Encouraging diversity, open-mindedness, academic freedom, and equal opportunity.