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CIEE Summer in Athens, Greece (Outgoing Program) Print  Share
  • Locations: Athens, Greece
  • Program Terms: Full Summer, Summer 1, Summer 2
  • Partner Website: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: UTK applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Full Summer 2026 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/19/2026 08/09/2026
Summer 1 2026 03/15/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/18/2026 06/27/2026
Summer 2 2026 03/30/2026 ** Rolling Admission 06/29/2026 08/08/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process (with the exception of UT Faculty-directed programs & CGE Scholarship). 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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Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Homestay, Student Apartment Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: UT Affiliate
Click here for a definition of this term Experience Type: Study Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study: Business
Click here for a definition of this term Type of Credit: Transfer
Program Description:

Summer in Athens

Athens, Greece

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Program Overview

Your Summer in Athens program lasts 6 weeks (or up to 12 weeks) and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Greek culture. Live and learn in Athens!

Unique Experiences

Explore the heart of ancient Athens

where Socrates once walked and taught Western philosophy

Learn to cook traditional Greek dishes

like moussaka, spanikopita, and souvlaki

Enjoy vibrant sunsets on Areopagus Hill

an ancient rock offering an unmatched view of Athens

Read About Athens
Delphi Greece

Program Highlights

  • Unmatched Flexibility: Spend one or two consecutive 6-week blocks in the same host city or travel between cities for a comparative cultural experience.
  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Cultural Activities: Volunteer with members of the local community  and attend local workshops and events to get to know your host city.
Athens

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Athens will open doors for you to explore Greece’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad. 

Samples of excursions and activities:

  • Visit Syntagma Square to witness the iconic Changing of the Guard, a striking display of tradition and honor at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Embark on a journey through Athens’ ancient heart, exploring iconic archaeological sites like the bustling Agora, Hadrian’s Library, the towering Olympian, the sacred Kerameikos, and Aristotle’s legendary Lyceum
  • Escape to the timeless island of Hydra, where car-free cobblestone streets, seaside charm, and stunning Aegean views create a perfect Greek getaway

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  

Athens

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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