College Year in Athens

The program is open to Purdue students in good standing who have completed at least two semesters of university study by the start of the program. Successful candidates will demonstrate academic success, maturity, and a desire to experience another culture.

Students interested in completing courses while abroad from Purdue colleges or departments that are not listed above should discuss this with their study abroad advisor before applying to the program.

CYA’s summer courses are offered in two consecutive 4-week sessions. Students may choose to do session one, session two or both sessions for a longer program. Purdue encourages students to do both sessions, but does allow students to do just one if needed.

For course information, click here.

Students should carefully note what costs need to be paid to Purdue University or to a co-sponsor or agency, and what costs need to be paid at the overseas study location.  This will vary by program.

Please note the costs listed below are for students participating in both sessions (8-weeks). For students wanting to do the 4-week program, the program fee is less and the study abroad fee is $305. Please see CYA website for fees associated with your preferred class.

The program fee covers: the minimum tuition for two classes, housing, course materials, and field trips/excursions.

Some classes carry a higher tuition fee (typically this due to additional field trips being included). Please check the CYA website for the exact fees associated with each class.

Costs for this program are estimated and subject to change. The cost figures listed below are for: Summer 2022

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

• direct financial aid inquiries to the Division of Financial Aid on the West Lafayette campus; 
• consult website Study Abroad Financial Aid Process;
• complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.

NOTE:  Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad.  Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.

Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.

For full consideration, students must submit all supporting documents before or by the application deadline.  Popular programs fill quickly, often before the deadline.  To insure a place in a program, apply early.

As soon as a student submits an online application, a My Study Abroad account is created. Applicants should consult this page often to check on the status of the application.

Click below to search for Purdue students who have participated in this program and are willing to be contacted.  If you get no results, you can use the search form to find people who studied in the country you are interested in.

The websites listed below contain information about this program. The accuracy of information at external sites cannot be guaranteed.

• Program Sponsor's Home Page: College Year in Athens
• Program Website
• Search Google(tm)*
• Department of State Consular Information
  (You must find Greece in list)
• CDC Travel Information (You must find Greece in list)