Program Venue

Students attend courses both at the EPLO premises at in the center of Athens and at Sounion which is a suburb located by the sea and very close to home of the famous Poseidon Temple

Program Venue

The next Academy study sessions will take place at the premises of EPLO in Athens and Sounion.

The EPLO premises in Athens

The EPLO Headquarters in the heart of Athens consists of a three-floor neoclassical building with a small-scale conference room with a capacity of 130 people, where conferences, lectures, seminars and workshops take place.
It is located in Kolonaki , one of the most prestigious and pristine residential areas of Athens, , just steps away from the business, shopping, vibrant entertainment and nightlife sites of Athens.

The EPLO premises in Sounion

The Sounion premises are located near the bay of Cape Sounion, home to the ancient Temple of Poseidon, with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. These facilities, which host the Academy during week 2 and part of week 3, are set in a landscape of exceptional natural and cultural beauty.

Designed to foster a productive environment for study and research, the premises also promote an environmentally conscious and healthy lifestyle among EPLO employees and visitors.

This idyllic location is particularly well-suited for intensive study programs, especially during the summer months, offering students a unique blend of academic focus and leisure opportunities.

Sounion facilities include:
  • A large-scale conference room with a capacity of 500 people
  • Four to Six seminar rooms with a capacity of seventy (70) people each
The EPLO Library

More than 120 books on public law, and more than 80 issues of its quarterly multilingual journal, the European Review of Public Law, have been published under the scientific and editorial direction of the EPLO, while its library, the European Public Law Library, hosted at the premises in Sounion and exceeding 30.000 volumes, is linked to the top digital libraries in the world.

Leisure Activities

Students can enjoy their free time engaging in a variety of activities. On campus, they can practice their favorite sports using the available facilities. For those who enjoy the water, swimming and water sports are easily accessible at the many nearby beaches and coves. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore bike riding and running, while evenings and weekends can be spent in the nearby town of Lavrio.

The campus is uniquely positioned by the seaside, just steps from the Aegean Sea. It features an outdoor open-air theater and a sprawling 30.000-square-meter garden. Additionally, it is located only 4 km from the historic Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

EPLO sports facilities include:

  • A Basketball Court
  • A Tennis Court
  • A Volleyball Court
Extra Curricular Activities

A range of optional extra-curricular activities for the body and mind, providing you with the opportunity to explore the Greek nature and culture, are made available through our Student Affairs department. All activities are subject to attendance and prior notice is required. For more information please download our brochure and/or contact the Student Affairs Officer.

Access to the EPLO premises
  • The EPLO Headquarters is located in the city center of Athens, in the area of Kolonaki, a short walk from Syntagma and Evangelismos metro stations.
    • The EPLO premises in Sounion is located 64 km away from Athens city center (an hour away by car), and 35 km away from Athens International Airport (half an hour away by car).