Athens: Ancient Polis / Modern Metropolis Summer School

Published on: January 19, 2026
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The BA Program in the Archaeology, History and Literature of Ancient Greece is proud to announce the exciting Athens: Ancient Polis / Modern Metropolis Summer School to be conducted in June and July of 2026, with the goal of immersing students in the history, culture and everyday life of Athens, both in ancient and modern times.

This three-week international summer school offers an intensive exploration of Athens as both an ancient polis and a modern metropolis. Combining lectures, on-site classes, and field trips, the program invites participants to examine the city’s cultural and architectural evolution – from its classical foundations to its modern identity. Through 150 hours of guided instruction and fieldwork (5 ECTS), students gain an integrated understanding of Athens as a dynamic palimpsest of history, heritage, and urban life.

Throughout the program, each participant selects a topic for an individual or team research project, developed in consultation with the instructors. Topics may range from the transformation of public space or the reinterpretation of monuments to questions of heritage preservation and urban identity. Participants work independently or collaboratively during the second and third weeks, integrating their research with the on-site learning experience. The program culminates on 2 July with student presentations, where each project is shared and discussed in a collegial academic setting, followed by a closing reception celebrating the completion of the course.

All participants receive an official transcript and certificate of attendance from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

A few more details

Language of instruction: English

ECTS credits: 5

Duration: 14 June – 5 July 2026 (3 weeks)

Location: Athens, Greece

Primary teaching facility: Athens University History Museum, 5 Tholou St., Plaka, 10556 Athens, Greece.

Fees: €1,800 (travel to Athens and accommodation not included)

Summer school website: https://baag.uoa.gr/summer_school

Apply now for an unforgettable experience in the culture of Athens and Greece!

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