Semester in Athens: Data Science

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Overview

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)

Program Overview

Use data to understand complex systems, uncover patterns, and inform decisions across borders. 

The program emphasizes statistical reasoning, data analysis, and ethical use of data across disciplines and industries.

Minimum Admission Requirements

  • Attending College or University
  • 2.5 GPA or Higher
  • Completed 30 Academic Credits (Before Program)
  • Over 18 Years Old

Exceptions may apply. Admission is not guaranteed!

Curriculum

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:

  • Computer Science
  • Data Science

Credit-Bearing Research Projects / Internships

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

How a Research Project Internship Works

1. Complete an Application

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

Fall 2026

  • TBA

Spring 2027

  • TBA

  • 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.

Internships and Research Projects are not for compensation.

Excursions

Excursions & Learning Beyond the Classroom

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.

Athens & Its Surroundings

Students explore Athens as both an ancient city and a modern capital through visits to some of its most significant sites and neighborhoods. Walking tours and guided experiences may include the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, Thisseio, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the historic areas of Plaka and Monastiraki. Together, these spaces reveal how ancient foundations continue to shape public life, politics, and urban culture in contemporary Athens.

Excursions beyond the city center introduce students to the coastal landscape that defines life in southern Greece. Visits to Glyfada and Vouliagmeni highlight the role of leisure, recreation, and the sea in modern Greek culture. A trip to Cape Sounion, home to the Temple of Poseidon, connects dramatic natural scenery with ancient mythology and religious practice.

Island Experiences

Greece’s islands are synonymous with the country itself, shaping how people move, work, and build community across the Aegean. Island excursions offer students insight into how geography influences daily life in coastal and island settings through transportation networks, commerce, and social interaction. Traveling by ferry, navigating compact towns, and spending time in active harbors allow students to experience the rhythms of island life firsthand.

Visits may include nearby Saronic Gulf islands, where working ports, walkable towns, and strong local traditions provide an accessible introduction to island culture. Depending on the itinerary, students might explore places such as Aegina or Hydra as examples of island communities with deep historical roots and distinct relationships to the sea, from archaeological, religious and cultural sites to maritime heritage and everyday life shaped by a harbor economy.

Destinations and length of stay may vary, but these visits often highlight the connections between maritime trade, cultural tradition, artistic production, and contemporary tourism, alongside the built environment of lively town centers and coastal settings. These experiences link close observation of place with the cultural and historical themes students are exploring throughout their study abroad experience.  

Finalized itineraries are posted closer to program start date. Please note that itineraries are subject to change without notice.

Mainland Excursions

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.

Housing

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. We try to house students from the same home institutions together when possible.

 

Program Dates

Fall 2026

  • Program Dates: 3rd week of September 2026 – 3rd week of December 2026 

Program Itinerary

Semester in Athens Fall 2026 Itinerary

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026, or when program fills, whichever is earlier

Spring 2027

  • Program Dates: 1st week of February 2027 – 1st week of June 2027

Program Itinerary

Semester in Athens Spring 2027 Itinerary

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026, or when program fills, whichever is earlier

Program Fees

Fall 2026

$19,750

UNGS Program Fees

What's Included?

What's Included?

 

  • 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.

Discounts

Fall 2026

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by January 15, 2026
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by February 15, 2026

Spring 2027

  • Save $500! If you submit your confirmation deposit by August 15, 2026
  • Save $250! If you submit your confirmation deposit by September 1, 2026
  • Early Deposit Scholarships can only apply in cases where students submit their confirmation deposits directly to Global Semesters.

Deadlines

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

Sample Budget

Download a Detailed Program Fees Breakdown and a Sample Budget.

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