Semester in Athens: Custom

Experience an immersive academic and cultural adventure in Athens with University of Nicosia Global Semesters. The program is hosted at the University of Nicosia’s Athens Riviera site located at The Ellinikon, the first phase of an exciting, evolving campus project within the largest coastal and luxury urban development project underway in Europe.

The Ellinikon will, upon completion, become a cutting-edge smart city with state-of-the-art sustainable parks and paths,  millions of square feet of sports facilities, retail, and integrated resort accommodations. 

Students at UNIC Athens enjoy close proximity to the beach, modern amenities on site, and quick metro access to downtown Athens.

Along with engaging classes, participants experience Athens in ways that reflect its deep historical roots and vibrant modern life in the city center, while benefiting from spending their semester on the Athens Riviera – the best of both worlds – urban vibrance in the historical city center and breathtaking beach vibes near campus!

UNIC Athens is within walking distance from:

• a variety of sports facilities including padel, beach volleyball, basketball, tennis and futsal, coastal running and biking paths
• a major supermarket/hypermarket
• the retail, cafes and restaurants of the Athens Riviera beachfront and exclusive Glyfada and Vouliagmeni areas
• The Ellinikon Metro Station (the Acropolis is 14 minutes metro ride from this station)

This program is perfect for students who want customized and flexible course schedules that combine major requirements with elective and general education classes.

Students choose courses for up to 30 ECTS from the catalog of regularly scheduled Spring and Fall semester courses offered at the University of Nicosia Athens.

Final course schedules are posted shortly before each semester begins. You can get an idea of potential courses to be offered by looking at what is usually offered each term:

• International Business Administration (AACSB-accredited)
• Accounting (AACSB-accredited)
• Marketing Management (AACSB-accredited)
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Humanities and Social Sciences

Hosted by The University of Nicosia Athens 

Credit-Bearing Research Projects / Internships are a great way to:

• engage with the international academic research community working on projects that span a wide variety of disciplines and innovative areas of research
• develop skills to conduct academic research
• have the flexibility to build your schedule around already existing work and school commitments
• obtain academic credit for your work
• build your resume
• make lasting connections for your future academic and work careers

1. Complete an Application

Choose the Research Project Internship for which You Would Like to Apply:

• Include the Name of the Research Project Internship for which You Would Like to Apply along with a
  Statement of Interest in your Online Application Form
• Upload an Unofficial Copy of Your Transcript
• Email a Copy of Your Resume to: admissions@globalsemesters.com

2. Wait for confirmation of match for the Research Internship Project for which you have applied.

Throughout the semester, students take part in a thoughtfully designed set of excursions in Athens and beyond that complement coursework and introduce them to Greece’s landscapes, communities, and cultural traditions. These experiences balance guided exploration with time for independent discovery, helping students understand Greece not only through its history, but through everyday life.

Mainland trips complement island experiences by highlighting Greece’s regional diversity and layered past. A visit to Nafplio, one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal towns, allows students to explore a living historic center influenced by ancient, medieval, and modern periods. Nearby, students may visit Epidaurus, home to one of the best-preserved ancient theaters in Greece and a powerful example of ancient design, performance, and public space.

Together, these excursions give students a well-rounded understanding of Greece, linking iconic historical sites with modern communities and everyday life. For many students, these shared experiences become some of the most memorable and meaningful parts of the semester.

For overnight excursions, students typically stay in double occupancy hotel rooms.

* Indicative itinerary, subject to change. Some trips may not be possible due to Government regulations.

All students are housed in fully-furnished and equipped shared apartments in Athens city center. 

Apartments are located near metro stations for easy access to UNIC Athens campus (~15 minutes or less).

UNIC Athens is located right next to the Ellinikon metro station.

Housing is randomly assigned. 

• Once admitted to the program, we cannot guarantee your place on the program until your Confirmation Deposit is received.
• Confirmation Deposits are due as soon as possible after your admission to the program to secure your place in the program, and we do not recommend waiting for the deadline, because places in the program are allocated based on Confirmation Deposits received, on a rolling basis. When all places have been secured with Confirmation Deposits, the remaining non-deposited students will be placed on a waitlist. This may occur before the Confirmation Deposit deadline.
• There is an additional mandatory insurance of $200 that is not included in program fees.

• Early Deposit Scholarships can only apply in cases where students submit their confirmation deposits directly to Global Semesters.

Fall 2026

• Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, or when program fills, whichever is earlier
• Confirmation Deposit Deadline: April 1, 2026, or when program fills, whichever is earlier
• Final Payment Deadline: June 15, 2026
• Final Withdrawal Deadline: June 15, 2026

Spring 2027

• Application Deadline: September 15, 2026, or when program fills, whichever is earlier
• Confirmation Deposit Deadline: October 1, 2026, or when program fills, whichever is earlier
• Final Payment Deadline: October 15, 2026
• Final Withdrawal Deadline: October 15, 2026

Payment Policies Apply!

Download a Detailed Program Fees Breakdown and a Sample Budget.

• Semester in Athens: Custom (Fall 2026) Sample Budget
• Semester in Athens: Custom (Spring 2027) Sample Budget