- Athens, Greece
The College Year in Athens experience allows students to gain a greater understanding of ancient, medieval and modern Greece and the surrounding region. The program of studies juxtaposes the history and contributions of ancient Greece with the Greece of today. This programs is well suited for classics, archeology, and other liberal arts majors.
Area(s) of Study
- Art History
- History
- Latin
- Religious Studies
- Geography
- Humanities
- Liberal Arts
- Undergraduate Studies
- Government
- International Relations And Gl
- Philosophy
Sponsored by College Year in Athens - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Students can take content courses in English as well as Greek and Latin. For the summer program, students must complete two consecutive 4-week sessions. See the link below for summer courses; CYA website for semester courses. It is strongly recommended to take a Greek language course while in a program, but it is not required.
Language(s) of Instruction
English and Greek
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- No minimum GPA required. However, the program is very rigorous.
- Students should be academically motivated, self-reliant and flexible.
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students are housed in apartments with a roommate. Apartments include amenities. For more information, see the CYA housing page link below.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Additional program fee information can be found on the CYA's website. Check for the exact application deadlines with CYA - classes fill up, apply early.
Dates:
- Program: January 20, 2026 to May 17, 2026
- Instructional: January 27, 2026 to May 11, 2026
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2025
- Program: May 25, 2026 to July 18, 2026
- Instructional: May 25, 2026 to July 18, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Program: August 31, 2026 to December 18, 2026
- Instructional: September 7, 2026 to December 11, 2026
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2026
Application Code
320001
Program Coordinator
Jules Forman
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Academic Credit
Visa Information
Cost of Living
Video
Syllabus
Information Session
Information Session
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos Explore: Education Abroad 101 and Explore: Regional. Attend a live Q&A with questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application, see Get Started link below & apply to UT and CYA! Videos, Q&As listed at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising.