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College Year in Athens (summer) (Education Abroad Programs Program) Print  Save 
  • Locations: Athens, Greece; Copenhagen, Denmark; Crete, Greece; Mykonos, Greece; Rome, Italy; Santorini, Greece; Stockholm, Sweden; Thessaloniki, Greece
  • Program Terms: Summer, Summer I, Summer II
  • 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
Summer I 2027 01-APR-2027 ** Rolling Admission 24-MAY-2027 19-JUN-2027
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.
Summer II 2027 01-APR-2027 ** Rolling Admission 22-JUN-2027 17-JUL-2027
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.
Summer 2027 01-APR-2027 ** 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.
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, 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, Biology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Environmental Sciences, History, Other Languages & Literatures, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Urban Studies
Program Description:

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Students interested in short-term, intensive study abroad are invited to take advantage of our summer program, which offers unique, experience-based opportunities for learning.

Summer2 Summer is an exceptional time to study in Greece. Our unique courses are tailored to combine academics with authentic experiences, taking advantage of the sun, the sea, and the vibrant summer culture from Athens to the surrounding islands. Explore our country's rich history, get involved in archaeological excavations and delve into Relgion, History, Anthropology, and so much more, this summer at CYA.

Our summer courses are offered in two consecutive 4-week sessions that run between May and July. They are arranged so that motivated students may earn credit in complementary courses. Students take one course per session. 

Location: Most summer courses start in Athens and take study trips to different regions and islands of Greece. Check out each course's syllabus to see where that course travels. 

Class Size: 16 to 20 students depending on the course.

Housing: While in Athens, students live in the CYA apartments, which are located in central Athens and are a short walk to the academic center. On class trips, students stay in hotels.

Meals: Lunch is provided Monday through Friday while students are in Athens.  

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Fees: Program fees include tuition, lodging in a furnished student apartment or hotel unit, course materials, a farewell lunch or dinner and, where applicable, field trips and co-curricular activities. Cost varies by course. See the full list of courses below or visit our website for more information!

Program Highlights:
  • Onsite and experience-based classes
  • Study-travel at breathtaking sites across Greece
  • Personalized attention from dedicated faculty and staff
  • Delve into a subject of interest with intensive course structure
Experience the gorgeous Greek summer!

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Summer Session I (May 24 – June 19, 2027)
  • Tracing the Odyssey: Journey and Myth (NEW)
  • Warfare and Society in Ancient Greece, 800-334 BCE (NEW)
  • The Mind, Body, and Medicine in Ancient Greece (NEW)
  • The Geography of Faith: Paul and the Emergence of Christianity in Greece
  • The Strangeness of Ancient Greece: Diversity, Difference, and Regionality among the Greek States
  • Conservation Issues Confronting the Mediterranean Sea and Sustainable Solutions: An Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Approach
  • Civilizations in Contact: The Aegean World and Its Neighbors
  • Excavating Pre History on An Aegean Island: The Gourimadi Archeological Project*
*Course dates differ, see website for details

Summer Session II (June 22 – July 17, 2027)Summer5
  • Thinking with the Greeks and their Legacy (NEW)
  • Between Borders: Migration & Belonging (NEW)
  • Excavating in the Aegean: The Despotiko Field School

Summer4"I have grown so much over these past 2 months that it’s almost impossible to encompass everything I’ve learned about myself. The confidence I have in myself has grown, as well as my understanding of how people see me and how to navigate different cultures. I feel so much more ready to plan for my future and face the things that scare me. This time has prepared me for all that life has to offer and opened up the world to me. This has also helped me rely on and connect with people very deeply. The friendships I made on this trip will last years, and I am going to be in contact and visiting my friends back in the states as well. This environment really helps foster relationships. You become a we instead of an I."
- Aidan Cox, Ohio University, Summer 2025

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