1886
Royal Charter · 1886
The British School at Athens provides research facilities, fieldwork support, collections and academic training for scholars across Greece and the wider Mediterranean.
British School at Athens
About us
Sustaining over 135 years of research in Greece
The BSA is an institute for advanced research supporting UK-based and international scholars. We maintain an extensive academic library in Athens, the Fitch Laboratory for science-based archaeology, the Knossos Research Centre, and rich archival and museum collections.
Established
1886, Athens
Fieldwork
Athens & Knossos
Laboratory
Fitch Laboratory
Collections
Library, Archive, Museum
Upper Library, Athens
Research infrastructure
Facilities & collections
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Academic life
Programmes & fellowships
Taught courses introduce students to the archaeology, history and material culture of the Greek world, with privileged access to the library, collections and active fieldwork.
Come to the School
Visit, stay, or apply
01
Visit
The Upper House and library at 52 Souedias Street, Kolonaki.
02
Stay
Athens hostel and Knossos rooms for visiting scholars.
03
Apply
Courses, fellowships and membership for the coming year.
From the School
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Annual Newsletter, June 2026
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