What Aegean Omiros Group does

Aegean Omiros Group, operating primarily through Aegean College (legal name Aegean Omiros College), is a private higher education institution in Greece and a core operating entity of the OMIROS Educational Group, which traces its origins to approximately 1944. Aegean College was founded in 2007 and offers undergraduate (BSc Hons), postgraduate (MSc, MBA, LLM), doctoral and continuing education (ΚΔΒΜ-2 Lifelong Learning) programs across schools of Business, Health, Humanities, Biosciences, Sciences, Tourism, Shipping (Nautiliary Studies) and Computing & New Technologies. Degrees are awarded in collaboration with four UK partner universities (University of Essex, Coventry University, Canterbury Christ Church University, St Mary's University, Twickenham), and lifelong-learning programs carry Pearson Assured certification, with additional industry credentials from Oracle Academy and IAPCM.

The college operates four campuses in Athens (Panepistimiou 17, headquarters), Piraeus (Alkiviadou 122), Thessaloniki (Tsimiski 45), and Larissa (Patroklou 14 & Roosevelt, opened November 2020), supported by proprietary digital infrastructure including an e-College learning platform, e-Secretariat student administration portal, and synchronous/asynchronous tele-training platform for adult education. A BioSensors SmartLab with iMotions in Thessaloniki provides biometric research capability, and the institution holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 27701:2019 certifications, alongside GDPR compliance.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees across degree programs (subscription/recurring) and professional certification seminars (one-time). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, combining digital channels (SEO, social, email, video), on-the-ground Open Days, education exhibitions (including British Council Study UK), and career-focused events (HR Thessaly Summit, Piraeus Career Day). Customer segments include undergraduate and postgraduate students, working professionals seeking certification, and academic/industry attendees of college-hosted conferences. Leadership comprises Konstantia Makryplidi (CEO/Managing Director of the group), Grigoris Risvas (Academic Director), and E. Lemperou (Director of the Aegean ΚΔΒΜ Lifelong Learning Center).

Name

Aegean Omiros Group

Legal name

Aegean Omiros College

Website

https://aegeancollege.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aegean Omiros Group operates Aegean College, a private Greek higher education institution offering BSc, MSc, MBA and lifelong-learning programs in partnership with UK universities (Essex, Coventry, CCCU, St Mary's) across campuses in Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki and Larissa, serving Greek and international students and working professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (61171), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Marketing, Sales & Brand Management Schools (EDAHAHAE), LLM & Post-JD Graduate Law Programs (EDAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Private college programs
• University degree programs
• Professional certification training
• Lifelong learning courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Programs: Revenue generated from tuition fees for BSc (Hons) programs delivered in partnership with UK universities (University of Essex, Coventry University, Canterbury Christ Church University, St Mary's University). Programs span business administration, health sciences, IT, tourism, shipping, humanities, and more.
2. Tuition Fees - Postgraduate Programs: Revenue from MBA and MSc programs including MBA Global Business, MBA Leadership & Management, MSc Digital Marketing, MSc in various psychology and health specializations, and LLM programs.
3. Lifelong Learning Programs (ΚΔΒΜ-2): Revenue from professional certification seminars and diploma programs including Digital Marketing, Coding, Advanced Python, GDPR in Tourism, Executive Coaching, and more, certified by Pearson Assured and other international bodies.
4. Professional Certification and Examination Fees: Revenue from certification programs including Pearson Assured certifications, IAPCM coaching certifications, and other professional qualification programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Aegean Omiros Group, through its subsidiary Aegean College, delivers private higher education services across four Greek campuses (Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Larissa). It offers undergraduate (BSc Hons) and postgraduate (MSc, MBA, LLM) degree programs in partnership with UK universities (University of Essex, Coventry University, Canterbury Christ Church University, St Mary's University). It also runs a Lifelong Learning Center (ΚΔΒΜ-2) providing short-format professional certification seminars in areas such as digital marketing, coding, GDPR, AI, and coaching.

Product overview

Aegean Omiros Group operates Aegean College, a private educational institution offering undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and continuing education programs primarily in collaboration with British universities (University of Essex, Coventry University, St Mary's University, Canterbury Christ Church University). The institution operates across four campuses in Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, and Larissa. The product portfolio includes: (1) Degree programs spanning Business Administration, Computing & IT, Health Sciences, Tourism, Maritime Studies, Psychology, and Sciences; (2) Professional training programs including Coding Seminars (Python, HTML/CSS/PHP/JavaScript), Digital Marketing, GDPR in Tourism, and STEM/Robotics; (3) Proprietary e-learning platforms (e-College, e-Γραμματεία) enabling synchronous and asynchronous online education; (4) Research facilities including the SmartLab with iMotions biosensor technology. The technology-focused offerings are concentrated in the School of Computing & New Technologies, offering Computing degrees, AI programs (undergraduate and master's with streams in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Healthcare AI, Future Governance), and Cybersecurity specializations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Degree Programs Three- or four-year UK-accredited bachelor's degree programs offered in collaboration with University of Essex, Coventry University, Canterbury Christ Church University, and St Mary's University. Programs span Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, Digital Marketing, Logistics, Sports Management, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, English Language Teaching, Primary Education, Special Education, Biology, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Tourism & Hospitality, Hotel Management, Shipping, Computing (Cyber Security, Software Development), and Artificial Intelligence. Designed for high-school graduates and students seeking UK-recognized qualifications in Greece.
• MSc / MBA / LLM Postgraduate Degree Programs Postgraduate master's programs awarded by partner UK universities. Offerings include MBA Global Business, MBA Leadership & Management Development, MSc Financial Technology, MSc Human Resources Management, LLM International Commercial Law, MSc Clinical Psychology, MSc Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, MSc Systemic Psychotherapy, MSc Forensic Psychology, MSc School Psychology, MSc Perinatal Mental Health, MSc Human Nutrition (with streams in Clinical, Sports, Public Health, Pediatric, Obesity, and Precision Nutrition), MSc Physiotherapy (with streams in Musculoskeletal, Cardiorespiratory, Neurological, Pediatric), MSc Rehabilitation Science, MSc Clinical Biochemistry & Molecular Biomarkers, MSc Industrial & Commercial Biotechnology, and MSc Artificial Intelligence (with streams in Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Healthcare, Future Governance). Targeted at graduates and working professionals seeking advanced credentials.
• Lifelong Learning / Professional Certification Programs (ΚΔΒΜ-2) Short-format certified professional seminars and diploma programs covering Coding (HTML/CSS/PHP/JavaScript/MySQL), Advanced Python Programming, Digital Marketing, GDPR in Tourism, Internet of Things, STEM & Robotics, Database Design, Mobile App Development with Apache Cordova, JavaScript & React, renewable energy, Executive Coaching (IAPCM), HR in Shipping, and Petroleum Economics. Programs are certified by Pearson Assured and recognized by EOPPEP, targeting working professionals seeking career advancement or new skills.
• e-College & e-Γραμματεία Digital Learning Platform Proprietary online learning management system and student administration portal that provides synchronous and asynchronous tele-education, course materials, announcements, grades, and academic administration services. Used to deliver the ΚΔΒΜ-2 Lifelong Learning programs in compliance with Greek legislative requirements for adult education. Targeted at enrolled students requiring flexible, remote access to course content and records.
• BioSensors SmartLab with iMotions Advanced biosensor and biometric research laboratory located at the Thessaloniki campus, established in partnership with iMotions. Provides access to cutting-edge technology for studying human behavior, available to students and academics for research and applied learning in psychology, neuroscience, and related fields.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top-ranked Greek college in Webometrics 2024 among global universities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Oracle AcademycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Aegean College joined Oracle Academy, gaining access to Oracle's leading software technology, educational curriculum, cloud-hosted technology, and professional certification pathways for IT and computing students in areas of big data, AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and IoT.
• University of EssexflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College offers BSc and MSc programs in partnership with University of Essex, one of the UK's leading universities ranked in the top 12% globally (THE 2025) and top 15 British universities (Guardian 2026). Programs include BSc in Psychology, Business, IT/Computing, and MSc in Clinical Psychology, CBT, Shipping, and more.
• Coventry UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College offers BSc in Physiotherapy, Midwifery, Dietetics, and MBA Global Business in partnership with Coventry University, ranked top 15 UK for 5 consecutive years (Guardian) with Gold TEF rating. Midwifery ranked 4th in UK, Physiotherapy 7th.
• Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College offers BSc in Occupational Therapy (Applied), Psychology, English Literature Teaching, and MBA Leadership & Management Development with Canterbury Christ Church University, a UK public university.
• St Mary's University, Twickenham LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College offers MBA (Master in Business Administration) program in partnership with St Mary's University, Twickenham London. St Mary's ranked 2nd for teaching quality (THE 2022) and top 5 for teaching quality in Sunday Times 2024.
• Advance HEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College is a member of Advance HE, an international higher education network focused on teaching excellence, student success, and academic leadership. Collaboration includes the Transformational Change Academy initiative.
• Pearson (BTEC, Edexcel)coreTechnology or IntegrationAegean College's lifelong learning programs (ΚΔΒΜ-2) hold Pearson Assured certification, the largest certification body in Europe. Programs including Digital Marketing, Coding, GDPR in Tourism carry Pearson certification.
• European University Association (EUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College is a member of the European University Association, strengthening its international academic presence and positioning within the European higher education community.
• iMotionscoreTechnology or IntegrationBioSensors SmartLab established in Thessaloniki in partnership with iMotions, providing access to cutting-edge biosensor/biometric technology for studying human behavior, accessible to students and academics.
• HSA ( Hellenic American Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College formed a strategic partnership with HSA (Hellenic American Academy) to expand into the shipping sector, strengthening its Nautiliary Studies school.
• ENOTHE (European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAegean College's Occupational Therapy department is a member of ENOTHE, the largest academic network for Occupational Therapy in Europe.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BCA College: Athens-based private college delivering UK and European undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, IT, and humanities — overlapping with Aegean's portfolio and serving the same Greek consumer segment.
• Mediterranean College: Greek private college in Athens and Thessaloniki offering UK-accredited degrees (notably University of Derby, University of Bolton) in business, health, and creative fields. The closest direct competitor to Aegean College in the UK-partnership-degree-in-Greece model.
• IEK AKMI: One of Greece's largest private vocational education providers, offering professional training programs that overlap with Aegean College's KDBM-2 lifelong learning catalog in IT, business, and digital marketing.
• New York College Athens: Greek private college in Athens and Thessaloniki offering UK and US-accredited degrees in business, hospitality, IT, and health sciences; a sibling competitor to Aegean College in the same UK-degree-in-Greece niche.
• ALBA Graduate Business School: Athens-based graduate-only business school offering MBA and executive education. Competes directly with Aegean College's MBA programs (Global Business, Leadership & Management) for the same working-professional segment.
• Hellenic American University: Athens-based private university with independent awarding powers (NEASC-accredited) offering degrees in psychology, business, and education. Overlaps with Aegean's offerings while operating a different institutional model.
• ICBS (International College for Business Studies): Athens-based private college offering bachelor's and master's programs in partnership with UK universities, directly competing with Aegean College in business, marketing, and tourism across the same Greek cities.
• CITY College, University of Sheffield: Thessaloniki-based campus of the University of Sheffield offering UK-accredited degrees in business, computer science, and humanities. The most established and brand-recognizable competing UK university partnership in Greece.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International: Global education provider offering pathway, foundation, and English-language programs in multiple geographies. Segment overlap with Aegean College in language-certification and international-preparation services, though operating at a vastly larger scale.

Regional players

• University of Nottingham (Ningbo / Malaysia campuses): Large UK university with established offshore campuses in China and Malaysia using a comparable international branch-campus model. Competitive comparison for evaluating the offshore UK-degree strategy Aegean College employs in Greece.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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