Greece - Webster University in Athens Semester 253

Fall, Spring, Full Year
Athens, Greece (Map)

The Webster University Athens branch hosts the Odyssey in Athens study abroad program. It is a unique program designed to afford college students a rich cultural experience in the birthplace of Western civilization.

Students take accredited courses in their chosen fields of study alongside Greek and other international students. This feature distinguishes Odyssey in Athens from other study abroad programs and facilitates the process of cultural integration.

Odyssey in Athens is based in the facilities of Webster University Athens -in the historic area known as Plaka- at the base of the Acropolis. Two buildings house classrooms, computer lab, library, administrative offices, and a cultural center. With its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for formal study and experiential learning. The museums at the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the Cycladic Museum, and the Benaki collections are within minutes of the University’s facilities.

Athens is a modern city with a plethora of activity. Cultural events including concerts, gallery exhibits, dance and theatre are an integral part of everyday life. Sporting events such as soccer and basketball bring the people of Athens together cheering passionately for their teams, as they did in ancient times. The spirit, energy and thought of the ancient Greeks taught the world so much.

Webster University requires a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5.  Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis.  Applicants must be in good academic standing with no disciplinary record.

Program Dates

Fall 2025
Arrival and Move In:  August 17, 2025
Classes Begin:  August 18, 2025
Classes End:  December 12, 2025
Must Vacate Residence:  December 13, 2025

Spring 2025
Arrival and Move In:  January 12, 2025
Classes Begin:  January 13, 2025
Classes End:  May 9, 2025
Must Vacate Residence:  May 10, 2025

 

 

All courses are taught in English by highly qualified faculty. Students do not need to know Greek to apply. The majority of people in Athens speak English. However, the Greek language course is very popular for study abroad students and helps them learn to communicate in Greek. The Athens campus offers a variety of courses in various disciplines, all of which are available to study abroad students.

Undergraduate students of all majors are welcome to study abroad at Webster Athens even if their major is not offered in full. Webster Athens offers a wide variety of General Education courses and electives. Graduate students enrolled in a Webster MBA or MA International Relations program can take their core classes at the Webster Athens campus.

Course Listings
Fall 2024 (Athens)
Spring 2025 (Athens)

Webster Athens offers a range of Signature Courses. For the most updated information on when courses are available, please use the above listings. 

Webster Athens also offers an Internship in Management for credit, that can be taken virtually or in Athens. 

Detailed course descriptions for all Webster courses can be found in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs. 
Service Learning Opportunities

Academic Requirements & Registration Guidelines

  • Please note that all course offerings are subject to change. Changes in faculty availability and student enrollment can occasionally result in course cancellations.
  • Students must register for a minimum of 12 credit hours for the semester.
  • Courses must be taken locally at Webster-Athens. Online courses and independent study course do not count towards the minimum.
  • All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
  • Full semester classes will be noted on the schedule.
  • Attendance is expected and required; absences will negatively affect grades.
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Students have an opportunity to be independent by living in shared furnished apartments in the Plaka area - right next to the university facilities of Odyssey in Athens. The narrow, picturesque streets of Plaka are teeming with cafes, restaurants, galleries, and artisan workshops.

Learn more about housing here: https://webster-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10015

From the moment students arrive in Athens, they are met at the airport and taken to their apartments. Much time is spent in the first few days helping students become familiar with their new environment.

Walking tours of Athens and information about particulars such as grocery shopping, transportation, laundry and telephone use, in addition to bank and post office locations are all covered.

Also, activities are scheduled to allow students to meet Greek and other international students. In addition, the Director is always available to assist students with their needs and help them adapt to their new environment.

Dina Skias
Director, Odyssey in Athens
skiasd@webster.edu.gr

http://news.webster.edu/global/2016/athens-study-abroad-odyssey-experience.html

 

For a detailed description of the costs associated with this program, download the Program Cost Sheet by clicking on the link below.

Program Cost Sheet Academic Year 2024-2025

*If the tuition at your home campus is different than the SUNY tuition shown on the above cost sheet estimate, your Program Fee will be correspondingly higher or lower. SUNY tuition and fees are subject to change without notice by action of the SUNY Board of Trustees.

Updated Cost Sheet coming soon

Application Deadlines:

Fall/AY: March 1
Spring: September 15

 

Term Apply
Academic Year 2025-2026
Fall 2025
Type:
Semester Study Abroad
Duration:
Semester
Language of Instruction:
English
Field(s) of Study:
Anthropology, Art History, Business (General), Business (International), Classics, Communication, English Language, English Literature, Finance, Greek, History, Interdisciplinary, International Business, International Relations, Language and Literature, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Management, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology
Special Features:
Host Institution, Volunteer Programs, Excursions, Community Service, Integrated Classes