Immerse Yourself in An Overseas Education
Webster University offers an unparalleled network of campuses on three continents in multiple countries worldwide, including Athens, Greece.
We’ve designed our unique Study Abroad programs to afford students a rich cultural experience in the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy, while taking accredited, upper-level courses in their chosen fields of study.
Odyssey in Athens
Students study alongside Greek and other international students, a feature which distinguishes our programs from other study abroad programs and facilitates the process of cultural integration.
The Study Abroad programs are based in the heart of downtown Athens, footsteps away from Plaka, the historic section of Athens at the foothills of the Acropolis. Two buildings house classrooms, a student center, library, computer lab and administrative offices. With its extraordinary, artistic, intellectual and cultural heritage, Athens is richly endowed with resources for formal study and experiential learning. The museums of the Acropolis and the ancient Agora, as well as the National Archeological Museum, the Cycladic Museum and the Benaki Collections, are within minutes of Webster Athens. Cultural events, including concerts, recitals, dance and theatre, as well as international trade shows, conferences and symposia, public lectures, gallery exhibits, sports events and marathons, are an integral part of life in this bustling, cosmopolitan city at the confluence of Europe, Asia and Africa.
For more information, contact:
Dina Skias
Director of Study Abroad
Odyssey in Athens
Tel: +30 211 990 5303
skiasd@webster.edu
Temple of Poseidon
Cats in Mycenae
Starting Line, Stadium in Olympia
Entrance, Ancient Olympia
Mediterranean Sea
Ancient Theatre of Epidauros
The Odyssey in Athens curriculum is unique in that it offers a diverse variety of accredited upper-level courses. Students can continue their programs of study and earn college credit, which transfers back to their home institutions.
There are no specific program requirements, however, students are encouraged to take full advantage of the Greek language and culture courses. All courses are taught in English by distinguished faculty from the U.S. and Europe.
Odyssey in Athens accepts applications from students in good standing at their home institutions who are eager to learn about the landscape, culture and people of Greece. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply to our semester summer session or year-long program.
Students from more than 150 colleges and universities have enrolled in the Odyssey program. Enrollment is for a semester session (eight weeks and up to nine undergraduate and five graduate credits), a single semester (up to 18 undergraduate and 10 graduate credits), a full academic year (up to 36 undergraduate or 20 graduate credits) or the summer session (four weeks and up to six undergraduate or four graduate credits).
Although the junior year is preferred by most students who study abroad, freshmen, sophomores and seniors can apply to Odyssey in Athens with approval from their universities. Students in transition to graduate school or employment in the international arena are also welcomed.
Application Deadlines
- Summer: Feb. 28
- Fall: March 30
- Spring: Sept. 30
Academic credit is transferred to a student’s home institution on the basis of a transcript issued by Webster University. Each student is responsible for arranging academic credit with their own college or university before applying to Odyssey in Athens.
Letter grades are based on fulfillment of all course requirements, including written and oral assignments, exams and class attendance. An official copy of a student’s transcript is mailed to the home college and an unofficial copy is sent to the home address. Transcripts are released only after all financial obligations have been met.
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Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). HLC accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. The University has been evaluated on multiple aspects, including its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finance and resources.
ACBSP
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Hellas
Webster Athens has been accredited/licensed by the Ministry of Education, Research and Religious Affairs of the Hellenic Republic to operate in Hellas.
Top Rated Program
In 2019, the Odyssey in Athens program was awarded Top-Rated Program, based on student reviews of the program.
The Odyssey in Athens program fee includes tuition, housing, orientation, group excursion costs, student ID, computer lab and library fees, transcript and student support services. It does not include roundtrip airfare, meals, laundry, personal spending money, or medical, accident, and/or property insurance, textbooks, or independent travel.
Students can expect to spend $120-$150 per week on meals, laundry, entertainment and miscellaneous needs. Total costs are considerably less than those at private colleges and universities in the U.S.
Study Abroad Information and Resources
If you are eager to find out more about studying abroad, please meet with a Study Abroad advisor or your academic advisor.
Then, apply in Terra Dotta if you are a Webster student. For non-Webster students, apply as a non-degree seeking student. After receiving your credentials, apply in Terra Dotta.
Afterward, review the Visas and Permits requirements.
We encourage student mobility internationally and make it easy for all qualified students to study abroad. You may choose to study one term or more at one of our international campuses without interrupting your program of studies. Simply start the process two terms ahead of your planned travel date by meeting with your academic advisor.
Minimum Requirements
- Undergraduate student: must have successfully completed a minimum of 15 credit hours at Webster University Athens campus at time of international travel.
- Graduate student: must have successfully completed a minimum of 9 credit hours at Webster University Athens campus at time of international travel.
- Must be in good academic standing.
Minimum GPA 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students
- Must be in good financial standing with the Business office.
- Must be in good social standing, complying with Webster’s student conduct policy.
Tuition and Fees
While studying abroad you remain a Webster Athens student and continue to pay your tuition fees to the Business office at the Athens campus.
Deadlines for Applications
- Summer term: Feb. 28
- Fall semester: March 30
- Spring: Sept. 30
For information on the World Wide Travel Program (WWTP), visit Office of Study Abroad programs.
Students in the WINS Network
Webster University offers an unparalleled network of campuses on three continents, in multiple countries around the world, including Athens, Greece in the heart of Europe. The WINS (Webster International Network of Schools) program allows students outside the Webster University network to study abroad. If you choose to study at Webster Athens, the credits you obtain will count towards the institution of higher learning you are currently registered in.
Tuition
In order to determine the costs and tuition of studying at Webster Athens, you will need to meet with the Study Abroad office on your current campus.
The First Steps
If you are eager to find out more about studying in Greece at Webster Athens, please contact the Study Abroad office at Webster University in St Louis.
Please review visa and permit requirements.
For more information, contact:
Dina Skias
Director of Study Abroad
Odyssey in Athens
Tel: +30 211 990 5303
skiasd@webster.edu
At Webster Athens, we pride ourselves on offering short-term and faculty-led Study Abroad programs that provide students and professors an unforgettable experience in Greece.
With the network of resources, we have built we work creatively in designing affordable programs that will meet the academic and cultural needs of your institution. Not only do we provide full logistic support for your group but through our passion for what we do, we constantly seek to inspire students in exploring Greece beyond the classroom.
We believe that shorter, more-focused programs will make it more accessible to students who may otherwise miss out on an international experience due to academic, financial or other obligations. Students with little or no overseas travel experience may also find this model more attractive, feeling more comfortable traveling within a structured program.
Professors will also have a lot to gain from the experience of teaching in a country of special interest such as Greece. By leading a program abroad professors will have the opportunity to engage in multiple cultural activities and develop a valuable network of ties abroad.
Webster Athens short-term and faculty-led programs include:
- Analytic program proposal based on your specific needs
- Academic collaboration (Webster University transcripted course(s) option)
- Course and field trip coordination and implementation
- Pre-departure materials
- Comprehensive on-site orientation
- On-site support for student health issues, personal issues, and disciplinary issues
- On-site program management
- University housing in self-contained apartments, equipped with kitchen and laundry facilities, air conditioning and wireless internet
- Academic support services, including access to classrooms, study areas, computer labs and University library
- Secretarial and Administrative support
- Welcome receptions, farewell dinners and group activities
- 24/7 emergency Webster Athens staff support while in Greece
- Weekend facility arrangements
- “WebsterUAboard” Acropolis magnificent view study area
- Airport transfers for group arrivals and departures in Greece
- Professor accommodations
- Wireless internet access
- Museum/Site visits
- Support of a Webster Athens staff member on excursions
- Group excursions travel and lodging while in Greece
- Coordinate all the logistical aspects of the trip, including accommodations, transportation and guided tours
- Cultural Awareness; Diversity and Service Learning opportunities
- Organize visits to government, business, NGOs and other organizations
- Organize custom seminars, round-table discussions and workshops
- Post-program evaluation
For more information, contact:
Vassiliki Iliopoulou
Special Study Abroad Programs Coordinator
Tel: +30 211 990 5318
viliopoulou@webster.edu
Webster Athens and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) have a long-standing relationship through their joint study abroad program, AHEPA-Journey to Greece, which is specifically designed to help students of Hellenic descent travel to Greece in order to recognize, embrace and come to understand their Hellenic heritage and to establish a Hellenic identity. Students learn the language, culture and history of Greece, while earning up to six college credits.
From the onset of AHEPA-Journey to Greece in 2006, it has been extremely successful and rated highly as an outstanding program, both academically and programmatically.
The program offers students the opportunity to enroll in exciting courses, travel to various parts of Greece, explore archaeological sites and museums and partake in specially arranged cultural and political visits. Not only do the students gain from an academic perspective, but they also make lifelong friendships, and more importantly, strengthen their ties with their Hellenic roots.
- AHEPA-Journey to Greece Pamphlet (PDF)
- Program Overview (PDF)
- AHEPA-Journey to Greece Application (PDF)
- Information about AHEPA
Considering Making the Journey?
You may still have questions regarding studying abroad in Athens. If so, take a look at our FAQ section. We want to make your transition to life in Athens as uncomplicated and comfortable as possible.
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