The Alexandria Center for Hellenistic Studies was established as a joint collaboration between the BA, the Onassis Foundation, the Vardinoyannis Foundation and the University of Alexandria. Graduates of Classics Departments from Egypt or elsewhere will be able to apply directly for a Masters degree, whereas non-specialists will have to take the diploma first, and score a minimum of 80/100. Courses follow the credit hour system, with a thesis submitted at the end.