For the first time in Greek higher education, a major university will now offer joint programs with Columbia University of New York City, greekreporter.com notes.
According to a new deal between Athens Polytechnic School and the highly-regarded US-based university, the two educational institutions will now offer joint undergraduate degrees to their best students.
There will be no tuition fees for Polytechnic students who finish their education at Columbia since Athens Polytechnic has agreed to cover the cost with scholarships and sponsorships.
According to Greece’s newspaper Ta Nea, the agreement was reached between Athens Polytechnic Chancellor Giannis Gkolias and the officials at Columbia university.
The program will commence in 12 months and will be tailored to meet the needs of honors students. The agreement is expected to be extended to the postgraduate level as well, with students from one University being able to attend the classes of the other.
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