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What is Vakalo Art & Design College?

Vakalo Art & Design College is a private tertiary educational institution in Athens, Greece, founded in 1958. It was the first school in Greece to offer full programmes of study in Applied Arts and Design at a higher education level. All its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are validated by the University of Derby in the UK.

What programmes does Vakalo offer?

Vakalo offers three-year undergraduate BA (Hons) programmes in Design with specialist pathways in Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Digital Design. It also offers full-time (12-month) or part-time (24-month) postgraduate MA programmes in Visual Communication, Architectural Design, and Digital Design.

What is the application deadline for admission?

Candidates must submit an application to Vakalo’s Registry, filling a form issued by the School, listing their qualifications and indicating the specialisation course they wish to follow, no later than 15th September.

What are the entry requirements for the undergraduate programme?

All applicants must have a high-school (Lyceum) Diploma or a foreign equivalent and must be over the age of 18. Once eligibility is established, candidates are invited to participate in an interview and a drawing test to determine their ability to follow a design programme of study.

Where is the Vakalo campus located?

The Vakalo College operates in a specially designed, privately owned six-storey building in Athens, in the area of Lycabettus hill, at 26 L. Katsoni Street. The building houses studios, computer labs, lecture rooms, an auditorium, a library, an exhibition gallery, and a cafeteria.

Does Vakalo provide student housing?

Vakalo does not provide on-campus dormitories or student housing facilities. Students are responsible for securing their own accommodation in the private rental market. The College’s central location near the Ambelokipi metro station makes it accessible from various neighbourhoods across Athens.

Can students work part-time during their studies in Greece?

Yes, students from third countries are granted the right to part-time employment during their studies. Residence permits are granted for the duration of the studies, and the possibility to stay after graduation to seek employment is provided.

Can international students stay in Greece after graduation to look for work?

Under Greek immigration law, non-EU citizens who entered Greece for studies at a college may remain in the country for one year after completing their studies to seek employment or establish a business. This is granted through a specific residence permit type

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