No. The recent decisions of the Greek Council of State concerned three University Legal Entities (U.L.E.s) that were licensed during the first licensing cycle in 2025.
Deree, The American University of Greece U.L.E. received its license to establish and operate in July 2026. A separate petition for annulment was subsequently filed challenging the licenses granted in July, including Deree’s license. Deree University U.L.E. is closely monitoring the relevant developments.
Deree University U.L.E.’s license to establish and operate remains in full force and effect. The University continues its preparations to begin operations during the 2026–27 academic year.
These are separate processes and distinct requirements for the operation of U.L.E.s under Greek law.
Deree University U.L.E.’s license to establish and operate is separate from the accreditation of its academic programs by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE). Completion of the HAHE accreditation process for each academic program, which is currently underway, is required before enrollment in that program may begin.
The licenses reviewed by the Council of State were granted during the first licensing cycle in 2025. Deree University U.L.E.’s application for a license to establish and operate was evaluated by HAHE, EOPPEP, and the Ministry of Education in 2026.
The Council of State’s recent decisions did not concern Deree University U.L.E.’s license, which remains in effect. Rather, they concerned three U.L.E.s licensed in the previous year, 2025.
We are closely monitoring developments and will comply with any new requirements that may apply.
HAHE has announced that it has initiated the necessary steps to comply with the decisions of the Council of State.
Deree University U.L.E. expects the evaluation of its academic programs to proceed under HAHE’s revised standards and is preparing for the start of the academic year in fall 2026.
Deree University U.L.E. expects the accreditation process to proceed smoothly over the coming months and is preparing for the start of the academic year in fall 2026.
If there are any changes to the accreditation timeline or to enrollment for the 2026–27 academic year, the University will communicate directly with prospective students and provide information regarding the options available to them.
Yes. Admissions information and application materials are available on the website of the licensed Deree, The American University of Greece U.L.E. The University has begun the necessary preparations to enable student enrollment and the orderly launch of operations as soon as its first academic programs receive HAHE accreditation.
Prospective students are encouraged to express their interest, familiarize themselves with the application requirements with the assistance of the Office of Admissions and Enrollment, and submit their applications for review.
As required by law, applications will be reviewed by the Office of Admissions and Enrollment and the Mother Institution, Roger Williams University, to determine applicants’ eligibility and, where appropriate, issue an offer of admission.
Enrollment in an academic program, and the commencement of studies in that program, may take place only after the program has received the required accreditation from HAHE.
The University is closely monitoring developments and will keep prospective students informed of any changes that may affect their program of interest or the enrollment process.
No. The recent decisions of the Council of State have not resulted in any change to Deree College’s license to establish and operate.
Deree – The American College of Greece and Deree, The American University of Greece U.L.E. are distinct structures within the broader environment of ACG’s main campus. Deree College’s existing programs continue to operate.