Athens

Study Bachelor's Degrees in Athens, Attiki, Greece

Athens at a glance

Athens, the capital of Greece, located in the Attica region, is one of the oldest European cities with a history of more than 3,400 years and global renown for academic education throughout history. Study abroad in a city known as the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and a culture that has spread its influence all throughout the ancient world, and persisted even until modern times. Even presently, Athens is an important economic, financial, industrial, political and cultural centre in Europe, including also the largest passenger port on the continent – Piraeus.   Get a top higher education in an international tourist-friendly city, iconic Mediterranean cuisine, traditional music and dances and amazing nightlife. 

Studying

Studying in Athens

With such a great number of institutions in the city, you’ll have an equally rich degree offer at undergraduate and graduate level. Find Bachelors of Arts (B.A.), Masters of Science (M.Sc.), MBAs, diverse PhD opportunities, as well as a limited offer of distance learning courses. Some online degree courses also offer regular on-campus tuition.

Attend foundation courses that will ensure preparation for studying in a Greek university.

Choose from many subjects, aligned with international higher education standards, including: archaeology, business administration, electrical engineering, finance, international relations, philosophy, communications, economics, history, anthropology, and more

Universities in the city provide extensive international student services in order to meet specific issues you may face during you study abroad experience.

Athens hosts multiple foreign archaeological institutes, as well as a significant number of archaeological libraries facilitating research by scholars in the city. Interested students can attend specialized lectures, conferences, seminars, and archaeological exhibitions.

Career

Career opportunities in Athens

The main industries in Athens include shipping, finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, culture, education and tourism. Multinational companies such as Ericsson, Siemens, Motorola and Coca-Cola have their regional research and development headquarters in the city. Other local Greek companies based in Athens include Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Motor Oil Hellas, Hellenic Petroleum, Ideal Group, ANEK Lines, and more.

Studying abroad in an international destination such as Athens is a great way to create the basis of an effective list of contacts that could turn into future business partners.

Life

Athens city life

Athens was voted as one of the best European cities to visit, by European Best Destination. This confirms the fact that international students will have an unforgettable out of class adventure, in additional to a remarkable study abroad experience.The heritage of the classical era is still well preserved in the city, including many ancient monuments and works of art, as well as monuments attesting to the country’s rich history such as Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman vestiges. Some of the most notable sites to visit include:

  • The Parthenon
  • The Acropolis of Athens
  • The medieval Daphni Monastery
  • The Hellenic Parliament
  • The National Library of Greece
  • The Odeon of Herodes
  • AtticusAcademy of Athens
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus

Find a considerable number of museums, most dedicated to archaeological findings such as: the National Archaeological Museum, the Cycladic Museum, the Byzantine Museum, the New Acropolis Museum, and more.

Additional opportunities to visit major Greek sites include trips to other areas such as Peloponnese, Delphi and either Crete or Thessaloniki.

Students will find opportunities to practice a variety of sports, or participate in events related to football, athletics, volleyball, water polo, basketball, and more. Another worthwhile activity you may want to consider is taking a hiking trip on Mt. Olympus.

Greek nightlife in Athens is also well known with partying and dancing all night long in clubs, pubs and restaurants alike.

International atmosphere in Athens

Athens is recognised as a global city because of its geo-strategic location and its importance in trade, culture and tourism, among others. Meet international visitors from all over the world and engage in cultural exchange during your degree studies abroad in Athens. As the largest passenger port in Europe, Piraeus is one of the main ways for international visitors to reach Athens. Local Athenians are accustomed to international visitors, trying to make them feel as welcome as possible, so you’ll be able to fit in a lot faster than other destinations abroad.

Weather Athens

While studying a degree abroad in Athens, you should be ready to deal with a Meditteranean climate that alternates between prolonged hot summers and mild winters with moderate rainfall. Average highs in the city reach 34°C (93°F), while average lows are usually around 7°C (45°F).

Universities in Athens

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)

The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), established in 1837, stands as a renowned public research university in Athens, Greece. With a rich history and global outreach, NKUA hosts 8,250 foreign students, solidifying its status as an international hub of academic excellence. It is not only a center of education, but also carries the legacy of being the institution where influential figures studied, like George Papanicolaou, the inventor of the PAP-test and  the two Nobel prize–winners in Literature, Odysseas Elytis and George Seferis.

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Webster University Athens

Founded in 1915, Webster University is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. In 2014, Webster Athens joined our network to bring the best of American education with the only fully owned and controlled (academically and financially) accredited campus of a U.S. university in Greece.

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University of West Attica

The emblem of our University is the ancient Athenian philosopher Plato, a student of Socrates, a teacher of Aristotle and the founder of the homonymous Academy. In fact, the archaeological site of the Academy, which is also regarded to be the first known ancient university with a focus on philosophy, mathematics, science and politics, is within easy reach of our campuses.

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Business and Economics

At the Gatton College of Business and Economics, we're committed to preparing savvy, world-ready professionals. Our cutting-edge offerings are designed to give students real-world experiences enhanced by first-rate teaching. Partnering with esteemed faculty and successful businesses, our students are walking away with degrees that have prepared them for the real-world business challenges they will face.

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