Political Science & Politics Study Abroad Programs in Greece

Your CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad program in Athens lasts 6 weeks and features three key components: A part-time internship with an international organization (15-20 hours per week), an internship seminar, and a 3-credit academic course taught by CIEE faculty or online course through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while building career skills, expanding your professional network, and immersing yourself in Greek culture. Live, learn, and work in Athens!

Spend a semester or academic year in Greece! Experience the ancient wonders of Athens with AIFS Abroad’s focused study programs! What better way to learn about Athens's rich culture and history than to experience it for yourself? Delve into various history, archaeology, and art courses at The American College of Greece. With dedicated support for accommodation and orientation, AIFS Abroad ensures a smooth transition as you explore Athens. Join us for a transformative educational journey in one of the world’s most historically rich cities! Additional information regarding our programs can be found below.

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 are taught in English. Optional language courses are available (Modern & Ancient Greek, Latin). Each semester, classroom lectures are complemented by on-site courses and field studies of major historical and contemporary sites around Greece.

Spend a semester living and learning in beautiful Athens! In partnership with The American College of Greece, this program offers hundreds of courses taught in English. You'll enjoy an American-style campus and academic framework, various athletic and social clubs, and exceptional excursions that ensure you make the most of your time in Greece. A robust social life offers plenty of opportunities to meet other students, whether fellow study abroad participants or the College's 60% Greek student body. Studying in Athens, you’ll enjoy a Mediterranean climate characterized by mild winters and warm, sunny summers. The pleasant weather creates an ideal environment for outdoor activities, allowing you to explore the city, relax on the nearby beaches, and enjoy the natural beauty of Greece throughout the semester.

Anatolia American University offers you the opportunity to feel history come alive as you walk with us through olive groves, ancient sites, and thousand-year-old monasteries. While at Anatolia, build your resume by enrolling in certificate programs. Gain valuable hands-on experience through our Service Learning Program and courses that contain internships or practicums. During your free time, roam the sun-drenched beaches, hike through rocky mountains and explore breathtaking scenery. For the Greeks living in America, Greece will always be home. Anatolia American university is an ideal choice as a study abroad destination for Greek American youth, alongside students from across the globe. Students can choose to enroll for a summer, a semester, or year, or to complete their studies here pursuing degrees in Business, Tourism, Biological Sciences, Political Science & International Relations, Computer Science, Psychology, and English & Communication Studies.

Odyssey in Athens is a study abroad program offered through Webster University Athens. Located in the center of Athens, in the historic section of the Plaka area—right below the Acropolis, this campus is a perfect location for formal study and study abroad. Students from all over the US with a wide variety of majors can participate and receive academic credit that transfers back to their home institution. All courses are taught in English by a highly qualified faculty from the US and abroad. Students can choose from a variety of courses and don’t need to interrupt their studies to come abroad. Plus, the program cost is less than many US colleges and universities and includes tuition, housing, excursions around Greece, airport pickup, orientation, student support services and transcripts.

Study abroad in historic and picturesque Athens, Greece, with API! Uncover ancient wonders like the iconic Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis, and more—all within walking distance from campus. But don't let all the history fool you. This program's academics are more than modern, with degrees in popular majors like Business, Engineering, Music, Psychology, and Greek cultural studies. Dive into the roots of our modern world and study abroad against the backdrop of the Aegean Sea. Check out our website for more information on this program (Full Curriculum at Hellenic American University in Athens), offered during the Spring and Fall semesters and the summer.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Spend a semester studying abroad in Greece through PAIDEIA’s academic program. Students take a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 three-credit courses, all taught in English. The course menu includes History, Archeology, Business, Arts, Culture, Political Science, and Marine Science as well as complementary Modern Greek language lessons. Foreign language courses are also available: Russian, Armenian, Turkish, Arabic, and more. The Department of Balkan, Slavic, and Oriental Studies can arrange classes upon request. Courses are taught by regular professors at Aristotle University, the University of Macedonia, the University of Aegean, and the Hellenic Center for Marine Research of Greece. Transcripts are issued by affiliated Greek universities. Scholarships are available to qualified students as well as a $500 reduction against the tuition fees for students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher at the time of application. Contact us for more information about this exciting program in Greece.

The American College of Greece is the oldest and largest independent American school in Europe. Come study abroad at ACG, just outside of the historic city of Athens. The college offers students the opportunity to study alongside 3,500 peers with a student body comprised of nearly 60 percent local Greek students and students from more than 50 different countries. It is an ideal study abroad destination because it is located in one of the world's most renowned and safe cities. Its idyllic campus is the springboard for exploring Athens and the nearby Greek islands. ACG is the largest American college or university in Europe, and a truly international learning community. Students in almost every academic major can find courses to apply towards graduation in their home institution. All classes at the college are taught in English. Transferring credits is easy because the college is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE) in the United States, and its degree programs are validated in the UK by the Open University.

From the moment you arrive, Greece captivates with its expansive skies, breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural legacy, and vibrant spirit. Renowned as the birthplace of democracy, the Olympic Games, and Western philosophy, Greece is deeply associated with ancient history, influential artistic achievements, pioneering political ideas, and remarkable architecture. The country is home to 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Acropolis, the medieval city of Rhodes, and the archaeological treasures of Delphi, Olympia, and Mycenae. Matched with its stunning coastline dotted with islands, a varied marine life, and white sandy beaches, this country has a wealth of attractions, activities, and culture to enjoy. Its people are exuberant and laid back, with a friendly welcome for everyone. Greece will bring out the thoughtful philosopher and historian in you as you explore all it has to offer! Arcadia Abroad is excited to bring students to Greece once again.