Study Abroad in Greece with CYA (Semester/Academic Year)
Program Overview
CYA (College Year in Athens) has been offering study abroad programs in various academic disciplines for over 60 years. Athens, a European capital, is rich in history and a contemporary hub for art, international business, and relations and debate on economic, political, and migration issues.
With supplemental activities varying from archaeological digs to on-site courses and from study travel to...
CYA (College Year in Athens) has been offering study abroad programs in various academic disciplines for over 60 years. Athens, a European capital, is rich in history and a contemporary hub for art, international business, and relations and debate on economic, political, and migration issues.
With supplemental activities varying from archaeological digs to on-site courses and from study travel to volunteer opportunities, students can actively engage with their course material. They live in apartments in downtown Athens. A homestay option is also available, where they're inspired to immerse themselves completely in a historic environment.
The CYA curriculum consists of academically rigorous courses taught by expert faculty. Course offerings encompass a range of academic disciplines and a...
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- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
Updated Jul 10, 2026
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Locations
- Athens, Greece
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Academic Year
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
- Other
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Essay
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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Andrew Messersmith
Participated in 2026
AlumniAndrew Messersmith, from Chicago is a Brandeis University student, set to graduate in May 2027 with a double major in History and Classical Studies. H...
What inspired me to go abroad was all of the different opportunities that my university provides. I believe that spending a semester abroad can be an important milestone in someone's development, so if one has the chance, one should do it.
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John Helmy
Participated in 2021
AlumniJohn is a first generation Egyptian American who graduated from UNC Chapel Hill this past spring (Spring 2021) and is currently applying to medical sc...
I wanted to experience a completely new culture and immerse myself in a new setting. I yearned to meet people with a different way of thinking from my own, and through CYA I was able to experience the Greek culture.
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Jayla Stevenson
Participated in 2017
AlumniJayla is from Kentucky, and a philosophy major at Wellesley College. She studied for a semester in Athens, Greece with CYA, and it was the best time o...
What inspired me to go abroad was the amazing stories I heard from my fellow Wellesley sibs. They'd always come back with countless stories about all the cool and fun things they experienced and the things they were able to see. I've always loved traveling, so hearing these stories made me more anxious and excited to go abroad. It is the best decision I have ever made.
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