Health Care / Medical Services

Accomodation and Living Expences

Sports

Cultural Activities

University Restaurant and Cafeteria

Career Office

HEALTH CARE / MEDICAL SERVICES

All students of the University get free insurance covering medical and hospital expenses. Socrates/Erasmus students should have been provided with the E128 document for health insurance.
In the main building of the University there is a Medical office where a Medical Doctor as well as a Nurse provide free help and advice. Opposite to the Health Service functions the Service of the Consultant of Psychological Health. The doctor is specialized in the psychodynamic dealing of matters concerning psychological support.

ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES

The institution does not offer any accommodation or other residential facilities. There is only a limited number of places available at the National Students? Hostels.
Rooms and apartments can be rented at private buildings near the University. The cost of renting a one-room appartment is approximately 270 euro per month. The cost of living in Athens is approximately 700 euro per month for all expenses.

SPORTS

Panellinios Sports Club

The University's Athletic facilities are provided by the nearby Panellinios Sports Club, where the students may exercise in a sport of their choice, such as gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, swimming, football, tennis, table tennis or markmanship. Members of the University's Markmanship Association participate in the National Shooting Group and the Association has frequently been distinguished in national games.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

The University has developed considerable cultural activities which include groups of Choir, Classical Music Orchestra, Folk Dance, Theatre, under the supervision of specialized instructors. The University, aiming at offering to its students cultural information, has established the Center of Cultural Information and Study, where a lending library with titles of literary, historical, political, cultural and educational context, functions as well as computers for free use (Internet, EbS, cds, DVDs) and a study room.

UNIVERSITY RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA

The University's Cafeteria

In the University's main building, there is a restaurant and a cafeteria. At the restaurant two meals are offered daily to registered students. Erasmus students can have two meals per day for 2 euro. During the summer months (July and August) the restaurant is closed.

CAREER OFFICE

The Athens University of Economics and Business has been a pioneer in the development of this service by establishing a Career Office in 1992. The Career Office intends to support students and graduates of the University in matters regarding career development and seeking of employment. The main aims of the office are:

• to provide a picture of the job market by offering a commentary on the trends which are emerging in the real market.
• to give advice on career planning.
• to identify and promote new employment opportunities for students and graduates.
• to help students have their first contact with employers using a data-base tool which includes CVs and job advertisements.
• to provide information about postgraduate studies in Greece and abroad, scholarships and endowments.

Career Fair 2002

In addition, in order to ensure a well - prepared market entry, the Career Office is responsible for giving advice on composing a resum, reference/accompanying letter, application forms etc. To this end it organises seminars for students in order to provide them with additional assets. At the end of the academic year, every student can apply to the Career Office so as to find a part time or a summer job.

Finally, once a year the career office organizes the career fair; during this event a large number of big companies and over 500 students and graduates participate in discussions and interviews with prospective employers after having submitted an application form.

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