Open Campus Block
Your Open Campus Block program in Athens lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in 黑料网911courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Greek culture. Live and learn in Athens!
Unique Experiences
Explore the layers of 3,000 years of Greek history
from the ancient Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Get to know Greek cuisine
like souvlaki, spanakopita, and moussaka
Explore all that Athens has to offer
from lively markets to beautiful squares to rich gastronomy
Your Destination
Athens is Greece鈥檚 innovative, eco-friendly capital, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Spend 6-, 12-, or 18-weeks exploring Athens鈥檚 cutting-edge sustainability initiatives, thriving startup scene, and historic landmarks like the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Whether you鈥檙e studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Athens is the perfect place to study abroad.
Program Highlights
- Unmatched Flexibility: Spend up to 2 consecutive 6-week blocks in Athens or spend 3 blocks traveling to different cities to increase mobility and cultural immersion.
- Academic Courses: Choose from 黑料网911courses and online courses delivered by CIEE鈥檚 global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
- Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase Athens's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
- Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit academic project that aligns with your goals, qualifications, resume, and availability of placements.
Excursions & Activities
CIEE鈥檚 excursions and cultural activities in Athens will open doors for you to explore Greece鈥檚 rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.
Samples of excursions and activities:
- Uncover the mystique of Delphi as you explore iconic landmarks where ancient prophecies once shaped Greek civilization
- Wander through Nafplio, Greece鈥檚 enchanting former capital, where neoclassical mansions, seaside promenades, and the hilltop Palamidi Fortress create a postcard-perfect setting
- Stroll through the charming Plaka district, Athens鈥 oldest and most picturesque neighborhood, where winding cobblestone streets lead to souvenir shops brimming with local crafts and treasures
Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.鈥
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
黑料网911Athens offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in鈥痽our home away from home. From single to double accommodation in shared apartments, we will strive for your鈥痑ccommodation preferences to be met. All housing has convenient access to plenty of shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation.鈥
Standard Housing: Includes a double rooms in shared apartments. Shared apartments feature a kitchen, bathroom, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Housing is located within a 45-minute commute to 黑料网911Center.
Select Housing: Includes single room in shared apartments. Shared apartments feature a kitchen, bathroom, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Housing is located within a 30-minute commute to 黑料网911Center. Select housing requires an additional fee.鈥
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.鈥 Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.鈥
Meals
Apartments: Meals are not included.
Academics
黑料网911Athens: Study in Athens, a city where ancient history and modern energy collide. Wander through iconic ruins, savor delicious Mediterranean cuisine, and immerse yourself in the lively culture that makes Athens a one-of-a-kind destination.
Arizona State University (ASU): Brought to you by 黑料网911in partnership with ASU, enhance your international coursework with online classes that align with your degree requirements. ASU offers thousands of online courses in asynchronous 7.5-week sessions that fit within the 黑料网911academic calendar.
Course Information
Students studying for three blocks who wish to complete a lab course will be required to opt out of one course to remain within the program credit range.
Spring Block I 2026
Business Track
International Relations and Political Science Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block II 2026
Communications, Journalism, and New Media Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
Spring Block III 2026
Art and Architecture Track
Business Track
Language, Literature, and Culture Track
STEM and Society Track
黑料网911proudly partners with ASU to deliver asynchronous, 100% online coursework that aligns with your degree requirements from anywhere you study abroad.
黑料网911and ASU offer courses online per program eligibility, at no additional charge. Be sure to review online courses with your home school advisor.
Check the 黑料网911Program Dates and ASU start dates below to maximize course options within your program!
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Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
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Athens' vibrant work scene offers numerous internship opportunities, especially in sectors like tourism, archaeology, history, education, and the arts. With a mix of established companies and innovative startups, it provides valuable hands-on experience in dynamic, culturally rich environments. The city's diverse professional community encourages collaboration, blending modern business practices with Greece's deep historical roots, fostering both professional and personal growth.
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Gain experience in agricultural markets, agribusiness companies, and NGOs to study food production and global processes.
Hospitality and Tourism
Polish your hospitality management skills by studying global tourism practices, customer service excellence, and more.
Manufacturing
Study global supply chains, production technologies, and international business strategies in England, Singapore, and more.
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Deepen your understanding of international trade dynamics, supply chains, and logistics in firms, agencies, and centers.
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Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
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Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- Trailblazer Grant
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Fall Blocks I, II 2026 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Fall Block I 2026 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Fall Block II 2026 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Fall Blocks II, III 2026 12 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Fall Block III 2026 6 weeks | Start Date | End Date | ||
| Program Spring Block I 2026 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $5,250 | |
| Program Spring Block II 2026 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $5,250 | |
| Program Spring Block III 2026 6 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $5,250 | |
| Program Spring Blocks I, II 2026 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $10,500 | |
| Program Spring Blocks II, III 2026 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $10,500 |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,256 ** |
| Housing | $1,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $5,250 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $450 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $15 |
| Visa Fees | $175 |
| Personal expenses | $145 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,085 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,256 ** |
| Housing | $1,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $5,250 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $450 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $15 |
| Visa Fees | $175 |
| Personal expenses | $145 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,085 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $3,256 ** |
| Housing | $1,500 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $5,250 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $450 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $100 |
| Books & Supplies | $15 |
| Visa Fees | $175 |
| Personal expenses | $145 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,085 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $7,006 ** |
| Housing | $3,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $10,500 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $900 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Visa Fees | $175 |
| Personal expenses | $290 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,795 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 * |
| Educational Costs | $7,006 ** |
| Housing | $3,000 *** |
| Insurance | $194 |
| Total Fees | $10,500 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $900 鈥 |
| International Airfare | $1,200 鈥犫赌 |
| Local Transportation | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $30 |
| Visa Fees | $175 |
| Personal expenses | $290 鈥犫赌犫 |
| Total Costs | $2,795 |
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
鈥For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
鈥犫赌round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
鈥犫赌犫$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
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