Webster University Athens, Greece

Scenic view of acropolis in Athens, Greece.

Return to Search Results

Webster University Athens, Greece

Can you imagine what it’s like to study in the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy? Steeped in history and culture, Greece offers an incredible study abroad experience for those who want to blend the ancient with the contemporary.

Flight Scholarship Available Students are eligible for up to $1,000 towards the cost of their flight. Apply early for your best chance at obtaining this scholarship!.

Location

Athens, Greece

Term

Spring, Summer, Fall

Housing

Apartment

Program Highlights

Thanks to ��ɫ��ҹ’s global connections, our students are able to study abroad with right in the foothills of the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora.

Courses are taught in English and students have the opportunity to enroll in a Greek language course to enhance their language skills and cultural experience. Webster Athens teaches a variety of courses in multiple disciplines including Political Science, Business, Communications, and Psychology.

Students can study for a full semester or participate in a 4-8 week summer program.

Program Contact Information

Margaret Hosack

Education Abroad Advisor

Email: mhosack@kent.edu

Office Phone: 330-672-7982

Important Dates

Application Deadlines:

Fall: March 15
Spring: September 15
Summer: February 15

Program Dates:

Program dates vary each year based upon the academic calendar set by Webster University Athens. The following are general guidelines:

Fall: Mid-Late August to Mid-Late December
Spring: Early-Mid January to Early May
Summer: Late May-Early June to Late June-Early July

Application Process

Students will be required to complete two applications:

an internal ��ɫ��ҹ Education Abroad application,
and a partner university application.

These quick steps will help walk you through the process.

1. Start an Education Abroad Application

When you click the "Apply Now" button (located towards the top and bottom of this page), you will be brought to the Education Abroad application system where you can view program costs and start an application. Be sure to submit your application before the deadline!

2. Guest Application (If applicable)

Are you a student at another university? To apply for a ��ɫ��ҹ education abroad program, you will first need to apply for admission to ��ɫ��ҹ University as a “Guest Student”. Please apply as either an “Undergraduate Guest Student” or as a “Graduate Guest Student”, depending on your course level.

Once you have applied and been accepted as a ��ɫ��ҹ University student, you will receive an email with your FlashLine login credentials. Activate your account and then proceed to the next step, which is to apply to the Education Abroad program of your interest. You can return to this page and follow the “Apply Now” button to start that application.

You can also refer to the FAQs for Guest Students if you need further help.

3. Wait for Acceptance

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by an Education Abroad Advisor. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Please note that acceptance to the program by ��ɫ��ҹ University does not serve as final approval. The host institution or program provider grants final approval for each applicant.

4. Complete the Host University Application

Once your Education Abroad application has been accepted, you will be nominated to the host university. You will complete the host university’s application and wait for official acceptance to the program.

Academics

Webster University is a private university with its main campus in Webster Groves, Missouri. It has multiple branch locations across the United States and countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Given its American roots, you will easily adjust to the academic environment in Greece when you’re studying abroad in Europe.

Eligibility

Full-time degree-seeking student at ��ɫ��ҹ
Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.5 or higher
Earned a minimum of 15.0 credits

Courses and Programs

The Athens campus offers more than 25 fields of study and 40 courses, all of which are taught in English by highly qualified faculty. As one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, the majority of people in Athens speak English.

This program is open to undergraduate students of any major. Graduate courses are available in business and international studies.

Course Listings

We’ll add more details for upcoming courses as we receive them, so feel free to check this page often or stay in touch with your Education Abroad Advisor. In the meantime, here’s a few samples of courses offered in the past:

Transferring Credits

Transfer Credits

With this program, students enroll in courses at a partner (host) institution. You will need to transfer the credits you earn abroad back to ��ɫ��ҹ University.

Upon successful completion of the program, the host institution will issue you an official transcript, which will be needed for the credit transfer process.

You must earn passing grades on the courses you take abroad for the credits to transfer.

Prior to departure, students will meet with their academic advisor to complete a Transfer Course Planning (TCP) Form, which will outline the courses you plan to take while abroad and how the courses will transfer to ��ɫ��ҹ University.

Some courses have already been pre-approved for transfer to ��ɫ��ҹ and can be viewed on the Transfer Credit Guide. Please note that this is only a guide and is NOT a comprehensive list of courses available at each partner institution.

Credit Approval

Prior to departure, it is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to discuss the courses you plan to take while abroad.

If a course needs to be evaluated for transfer, you are responsible for working with your education abroad advisor to obtain the syllabus and have it reviewed by ��ɫ��ҹ faculty.

Location & Transportation

Athens, Greece

Surrounded by history and located at the confluence of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Greece offers unlimited opportunities to study and learn both inside and outside of the classroom.

Given its extraordinary artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for experiential learning. The museums at the Acropolis and the ancient Agora are within minutes of the Webster Athens campus facilities. This historic section of the city is known as the Plaka.

Plaka is a delightful bijou village of attractive boutiques, inviting restaurants, as well as some very cozy tavernas hugging the waterfront. Narrow streets wind by neoclassical mansions, Byzantine churches, and lively cafés. Cultural events including concerts, theater, gallery exhibits, and sporting events are an integral part of life in this bustling, cosmopolitan city.

Transportation

Airports

Athens International Airport (ATH) is located southeast of the city and easily accessible to downtown. It is the largest airport in Greece.

Local Transportation

It is easy to get around Athens via public transportation and relatively cheap. There are metro lines, buses, trolleys, trams, and taxis that can take you to where you want to go around the city. During the orientation week, students will learn how to use the public transportation system.

Housing

Students at Webster Athens live in campus-provided apartments in the Plaka district of Athens. Housing facilities are clean, comfortable, and very conveniently located within a 5-minute walk to campus as well as public transit access.

Everything you need as a student in Athens is right on your doorstep:

During the day, you can easily pop into banks, post offices, grocery stores, cafés, restaurants, souvenir stores, and the main shopping district in Ermou Street.
In the evening, you can enjoy a meal or a stroll through the magical moon-lit paths below the Acropolis.

Student apartments are fully furnished with a shared refrigerator, stove, washing machine, cooking utensils, pots, pans, dishes, AC, and ADSL wireless high speed internet service. Each student is provided with a single bed, desk, chair, and closet. Students can choose single or double accommodation.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

It is possible to use your federal financial aid to go on ��ɫ��ҹ University-approved education abroad programs. You can learn more on the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center website.

It is also possible to use most ��ɫ��ҹ scholarships for education abroad costs. You can find education abroad scholarships on ScholarshipUniverse.

If you have any questions about using your financial aid and scholarships for study abroad, you can contact the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center.

Health & Safety

Pre-Departure Orientation

Prior to your study abroad experience, you will participate in a mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Office of Global Education. During this orientation, you will be provided with information including but not limited to:

international travel procedures;
in-country resources;
health and safety resources and information;
culture shock and resources to help prepare for living abroad.

All students are encouraged to register with the prior to departure.

You can also review a wide variety of resources we’ve pulled together for you on our “Before You Go” page.

Country Profile

You can learn more about your destination(s), including travel advisories, through the .

In addition, we encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel page for for traveling to your destination(s).

If vaccinations or medications are needed according to the CDC, you should make arrangements for appointments with your healthcare provider or the DeWeese Health Center as soon as possible. Appointment openings at the DeWeese Health Center are limited and vaccines may need to be ordered, which takes time. Please note that not all immunizations are available at the DeWeese Health Center.

Visa Information

A visa is a document required by many countries, in addition to your passport, that allows you to enter the country for a certain purpose (whether that’s to stay, transit, or exit). Essentially, it is the country's government giving you legal permission to enter their country to travel, study, work, etc.

Please note, it is solely the responsibility of the student to:

determine the entry, transit, and stay requirements for the country or countries to which they will travel,
and to apply for any necessary visas, stay permits, or any other immigration requirements of the host nation(s).

It is also the responsibility of the student to:

verify the correct documentation required to apply for the required visa(s),
apply for the visa(s) early enough to ensure there is enough processing time,
and pay any fees associated with obtaining the visa(s).

��ɫ��ҹ University's Office of Global Education is available to provide general guidance regarding student visa requirements and procedures; however, each student who travels abroad is expected to manage their own legal obligations regarding international travel.

It is strongly recommended by the Office of Global Education that you carefully review the appropriate consulate or embassy website for the nation(s) you plan to visit in order to determine current entry/study/exit visa requirements.

Costs and Funding

Costs for the program will differ for every student. You can use our Cost Calculator to get an estimate of what you might expect for your program.

We also encourage you to meet with your Education Abroad Advisor and reach out to Financial Aid the Financial, Billing and Enrollment Center to see how your aid may apply to an international program.

Madelyn Stewart

Junior Marketing Student

“My study abroad experience has been nothing but the most amazing and memorable experience of my entire life. Going into study abroad in January I was definitely nervous as I have never done something like this. But now coming to an end it’s something I wish I would’ve done sooner. Greece is one of the most amazing countries in the entire world. The people, the culture, the food and the experiences were like no other than my entire life I’ve experienced. I have made lifelong friends with students that are also studying with me and being able to share some of the most incredible memories with them is also so cool.”

Your Journey is Just Beginning

Why Go Abroad

����ɫ��ҹ