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College Year in Athens (Education Abroad Programs Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Athens, Greece
  • Program Terms: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Year
  • Homepage: CLICK TO VISIT
  • Program Sponsor: College Year in Athens 
  • Restrictions: UVA applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Year 2025 01-APR-2025
** 		Rolling Admission 01-SEP-2025 15-MAY-2026
Fall Semester 2025 01-APR-2025
** 		Rolling Admission 01-SEP-2025 19-DEC-2025
Spring Semester 2026 01-NOV-2025 ** Rolling Admission 19-JAN-2026 15-MAY-2026
Year 2026 01-APR-2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.
Fall Semester 2026 01-APR-2026 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
NOTE: You must submit an application to UVA and your outside program provider. The deadline above is for UVA’s application. The deadline for your outside program application may be earlier. Confirm the outside program’s application deadline on their website.

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, 4th year Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Language Requirement: none Click here for a definition of this term Open to Non-UVa Students: No
Housing: Apartment, Homestay, Hotel Language Courses Offered: Yes
Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer Credit
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Study center Click here for a definition of this term Tuition Payments Made To: Program Provider
Click here for a definition of this term Education Abroad Advisor: Annia Dowell-Wiltshire Click here for a definition of this term Application Fee: Yes
Click here for a definition of this term Study Abroad Administrative Fee: Yes Click here for a definition of this term Subject Area: Anthropology, Archaeology, Architecture, Art - Art History, Biology, Classics, Commerce, Communications, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Foreign Affairs, Greek, History, Latin, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Other Languages & Literatures, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theater, Urban Studies
Program Description:
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Location: Athens, the capital of Greece, is a bustling city that has a dynamic atmosphere architecturally, artistically, historically, and culturally with Mediterranean ties to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The city itself juxtaposes ancient Greek ruins with a modern city.

Academic disciplines in the curriculum include:Acropolis1
*For detailed course information, including online syllabi, please visit our website 
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art History
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Classics
  • Communications
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Cultural Hertiage
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Studies
  • History
  • International Relations
  • Languages
  • Literature
  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Sociology
  • Theater
  • Urbanism & Sustainability
Academic Field Study: Students visit sites relevant to contemporary and historical Greece during three faculty-led trips each semester. In Fall 2025, CYA is launching a new and exciting Field Study Abroad to one of three major European destinations where students will be able to experience the wider European geographical, political and historical context of Greece. When students are not traveling, courses are taught at the CYA academic center in Athens or on-site.

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Extracurricular Activities:
CYA provides and connects students with a number of extracurricular activities and internships/service learning. While we can help students find activities related to almost any interest area, some examples include:
  • Workshops
  • Athletic activities
  • Lectures
  • Greek dance
  • Greek cooking
  • Debates
  • Forums
  • Athens Marathon
  • Annual Student Conference
Past examples of internships and volunteer opportunities: 
  • Refugee aidMarble Carving
  • Soup Kitchens
  • Environmental Groups
  • Animal Welfare
  • Special needs education
  • Education - English as a second language
  • Education - Kindergarten/Elementary
  • Film & Theater
  • Journalism
  • Libraries, Museums, Art Galleries
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Social Media/Digital Content Creation
  • Medical Shadowing (Doctors, Dentists, Surgeons, etc.)
  • Lab and Research Opportunities
  • Economics

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Language of Instruction: English

Duration: One semester or academic year

Student Body: Approximately 200 students per semester. Since 1962, over 11,000 students from more than 550 English-speaking colleges and universities have studied at CYA!
 
Faculty:
Over 92 percent of CYA faculty hold doctorate degrees, and many are considered global leaders in their fields. See a complete list of our faculty, including bios and CVs, at this link. 

Class Size: Language classes average around 10 students; all other classes average 20 students.

Housing: Students live in CYA apartments within residential buildings in the Pangrati neighborhood of central Athens. Apartments have WiFi and A/C, are furnished, and come with a common area, double and/or single rooms, an outdoor balcony, and an equipped kitchen. The safe and highly desirable neighborhood in which students live has grocery stores, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, banks, dry cleaning shops, and a weekly farmer's market, as well as many other amenities nearby. Apartments are a 2-10 minute walk from CYA's Academic Center and are centrally located to sites, monuments, and museums as well as bus, trolley and metro stops. Homestays are also available to students who wish to dive deeper into Greek culture and family lifestyle. Students stay in hotels while on trips. 

Meals: Lunch is provided Monday through Friday (except on holidays, and during recess) On academic field study breakfast is included instead of lunch.

Fees:  Check with your school regarding the cost of the program. Program fees include:Church
  • Tuition (four or five courses per semester)
  • Housing
  • Lunch Monday through Friday (except during field trips, holidays, and during recess)
  • Academic Field Study (including entrance fees to sites and museums)
  • Supplemental hospitalization insurance
  • Pre-departure guidance and materials (including webinars)
  • Airport meet-and-assist services
  • Orientation and acculturation activities
  • Student support services
  • Use of course materials during the semester (except Modern Greek Language books)
  • Free internet access throughout the Academic Center and in student apartments
  • Transcript sent to home institution and to student (unless you require a school of record transcript)

“Studying abroad with CYA was truly an experience like no other and is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Spending a semester abroad comes with a wide range of benefits, such as making new friends, experiencing different cultures, cultivating a sense of independence, and learning how to multitask many elements of life. Greek culture is like no other, and made my study abroad experience feel very unique compared to what it would've been like to study in another European city. Ultimately, studying abroad at CYA is an experience I would do again 100 times if I had the chance, as it has allowed me to grow so much as a person and has given me people and memories I will never forget.” Mia Iannios, George Washington University, Fall 2023

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CYA also offers Summer, Winter, and Post-Baccalaureate programs. To find out more, visit our website. 

More Questions? Check out our website or email us at info@cyathens.org