Essential information
Costs
The in-country costs of your stay in Greece, payable to the University of Sydney, amount to $2500 (based on a minimum enrolment of 15 and current currency exchange rates). This includes:
- Twin share self-catered accommodation at the Australian Archaeological Institute hostel in Athens or at other foreign archaeological institute hostels
- Overnight hotel accommodation in Delphi
- Entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums visited by the Program group
- Library use in Athens
- In-country transport to sites and museums in the itinerary
- Six picnic lunches and three taverna dinners
This cost does not include your return airfare to Greece, which you should organise independently. A deposit of $500 will be required by 31 August 2025 to reserve your place in the Summer Program, and the balance of payment is to be paid by 1 November 2025. You will also be required to meet the tuition cost of the unit. This will vary depending on what type of student you are. Most domestic students enrolled in an undergraduate degree receive a Commonwealth Supported Place, the student contribution to which can be deferred to HECS-HELP. Students and high school teachers not enrolled in a degree may enrol in the unit on a non-award basis. Information on tuition fees is available at:
sydney.edu.au/students/tuition-fees
You may also be eligible to apply for OS-Help: this is a loan for students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) who want to study some of their degree overseas. The OS-Help loan can be used for airfares, accommodation and other travel costs. For more information, go to:
www.studyassist.gov.au
Credit points
University of Sydney students can earn 6 credit points by undertaking this Summer Program as enrolees in ARCO3404 (undergraduate) and ARCL6902 (postgraduate). All students will be required to complete specified assignments both in Athens and on return to Australia. Non-University of Sydney students should discuss accreditation with their home institutions.
Bursaries
A number of bursaries to partially offset the cost of participation in the Summer Program will be available to successful applicants who would not otherwise be able to participate. If you wish to apply for a bursary, please enclose a letter to
Associate Professor Lesley Beaumont explaining your reasons for applying. Please note, you may also be eligible to apply for scholarships such as the Marion Macaulay Bequest Scholarship for overseas studies in Arts and Education.
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