Program Overview

Program Overview

The ATHENS Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to attend intensive specialization courses at one of the member institutions during a one- or two-week period. The program allows students to participate in high-level scientific mini-courses and interact with students from different nationalities and backgrounds.

Program Structure

The ATHENS Program consists of two sessions per year, held in March and November. Students can submit their applications through the program's website and must fill out a specific form created by the NMPI. The next session of the program will take place from November 15 to 22, 2025, and the application period will be from September 11 to 24, 2025.

Courses

The ATHENS Program offers around 60 courses per session, covering a wide range of topics from engineering to social sciences. The courses are designed to provide students with a brief immersion in another European education system. The program is free, but participants are responsible for their accommodation, food, and European Dimension Activities. Travel costs are not included in the estimate.

Network of Universities

The ATHENS Program is a network of universities that includes:

• Agroparistech – France
• Arts Et Métiers Paristech – France
• Chimie Paristech – France
• Ecole Des Ponts Paristech – France
• Ecole Nationale Supérieure De Techniques Avancées – France
• Ecole Supérieure De Physique Et De Chimie Industrielles De Paris – France
• Institut D'optique Graduate School – France
• Mines Paristech – France
• Telecom Paristech – France
• Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki – Greece
• Budapest University Of Technology And Economics – Hungary
• Czech Technical University – Czech Republic
• Delft University Of Technology – Netherlands
• Instituto Superior Técnico – Portugal
• Istanbul Technical University – Turkey
• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven – Belgium
• Norwegian University Of Science And Technology – Norway
• Politecnico Di Milano – Italy
• Universidad Politécnica De Madrid – Spain
• Technical University Of Munich – Germany
• Technical University Of Wien – Austria
• Université Catholique de Louvain – Belgium
• University Politechnica Of Bucarest – Romania
• Warsaw University Of Technology – Poland

European Dimension Activities

The European Dimension Activities are organized to complement the courses and allow students to get to know the host institution and city better. These activities are an integral part of the sessions, and participation is mandatory.

Cultural Activities

The cultural activities are designed to enable students to interact with students from different nationalities and backgrounds. The activities are an essential part of the program and are intended to provide students with a unique experience.

Travel

Travel costs, including bus, train, or flight tickets, vary significantly depending on the institution and location.

Accommodation

In most institutions, accommodation is the responsibility of the participants. Institutions that can provide university accommodation will inform students after they have been placed in courses.