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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:
This program gives pre-med students the unique opportunity to take a full anatomy course in the cadaver lab at the University of Nicosia’s Medical School, while practicing related clinical skills in the simulation hospital through a combination of advanced dummies and interaction with actor patients.
This course exposes aspiring doctors to a Medical School and cadaver lab setting, imparting them with experience relevant to their major and setting them apart from their peers through international experience.
Exceptions may apply. Admission is not guaranteed!
Students enroll in 2 Courses and earn 14 ECTS for this 4-Week Summer Program:
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.
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.
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 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 (~15-20 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.
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