1st year of studies in China | 2nd year of studies in Greece

1st year of studies in China
2nd year of studies in Greece

Course Details

This is the first Master Program worldwide that cultivates the comparative approach to the Ancient Greek and Chinese Civilizations and the only one that combines one year of studies in China and one year of studies in Europe.

The Program is geared towards providing you with solid and deep knowledge in both the Ancient Greek and the Chinese civilizations from a comparative perspective and towards preparing you for higher research in the field.

Duration: The Program lasts for two years (4 semesters).

Location: Chongqing and Patras.

The Courses of the 1st year of studies will be held at Southwest University, China. The Courses of the 2nd year of studies will be held at the University of Patras, Greece.

Collaborating Departments

Southwest University, School of History and Culture

 University of Patras, Department of Philosophy

University of Athens, Department of History and Philosophy of Science

University of Thessaloniki, Department of Philosophy and Education

University of Crete, Department of Philosophy and Social Studies

 The Greek Departments are centers of world-class research in Ancient Greek Philosophy and Southwest University is an internationally leading center for research in Chinese Civilization. They all have a strong commitment to postgraduate provision.

Course Structure

Courses Total
Hours		 ECTS
Credits
1st Semester, Southwest University, China  
1. Chinese Philosophy I 30 8
2. Chinese History I 30 8
3. Specific Topics on Comparative Civilization Studies I 30 6
4. MA Thesis 8
2nd Semester, Southwest University, China
1. Chinese Philosophy II 30 8
2. Chinese History II 30 8
3. Specific Topics on Comparative Civilization Studies II 30 6
4. MA Thesis 8
3rd Semester, University of Patras, Greece
1.   Ancient Greek Philosophy I 30 8
2. Ancient Greek Philosophy II 30 8
3. Optional Course: Greek History I or Ancient Greek Science I 30 6
4. MA Thesis 8
4th Semester, University of Patras, Greece
1.   Ancient Greek Philosophy III 30 8
2. Ancient Greek Philosophy IV 30 8
3. Optional Course: Greek History I or Ancient Greek Science I 30 6
4. MA Thesis 8

1. The first year of studies also comprises two compulsory courses without ECTS, according to the Chinese law:

For non-Chinese Students: “A Survey of China” and “Chinese Language”;

For Chinese Students: “Ideological education” and “English.”

2.  It is mandatory for the MA Thesis to have a comparative character, that is, to address both the Greek and the Chinese Civilization. It is recommended the MA Thesis to be supervised by both a Greek and a Chinese Faculty Member. The MA thesis shall be submitted by the end of June of the 4th Semester and, in any case, not later than the end of September of the same year. Chinese students are expected to also submit their MA Thesis in Chinese.

 

Entry Requirements

The Master’s Program will have two points of entry: prospective students may apply either to the University of Patras or to Southwest University. Admission shall in each case be subject to the regulations of Master’s Studies in Greece and China, respectively.

 For the MA Program you must hold:

A diploma conferring Bachelor’s Degree in a subject area compatible with that of the Master’s Degree under discussion. Such areas might be but not limited to the following: philosophy, history, history of science, classical studies, archaeology.

English Language Requirements

  • For non-Chinese students, command of the English language shall be certified by a specific score in one of the international tests of English language proficiency (for instance, TOEFL, IELS or ΙΒΤ).
  • For Chinese students, command of the English language shall be certified by either the international English proficiency test, or a joint English Proficiency Interview organized by the Committee.
  • For Chinese students who have succeeded in the National Graduate Entrance Examination, no further certification is required.

Candidates are expected to submit their dossier within the time period indicated in the Public Announcement of each year’s Master’s Program and those who are eligible will be invited to an online interview by the Coordinating Committee.

Candidates shall be notified of their selection no later than May, 31 each year.

Fees and Funding

2.000 per year [The establishment of the Program is funded by the European Union and therefore the fees are kept to a minimum for the 2023 applicants.]

Students shall pay the tuition fees of the 1st Year of Studies to Southwest University and the tuition fees of the 2nd Year of Studies to the University of Patras.

Staff - 1st Year of Studies at Southwest University

The Qualification Awards

Upon successful completion of the program:

  • Greek and International Students shall be awarded two separate Master’s Degrees: The one from Southwest University and the other from the University of Patras (on behalf of all Greek parties).
  • Chinese Students who enter the Program through the National Graduate Examination shall be awarded two separate Master’s Degrees: The one from Southwest University and the other from the University of Patras (on behalf of all Greek parties).
  • Chinese Students who enter the Program without taking National Graduate Examination will be awarded a Master’s Degree from the University of Patras.

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are committed to supporting students to get scholarships both from the Greek and the Chinese side.

According to the Greek Law, 30% of the Greek students enrolled in the Program will not pay fees for the second year of studies.

Staff - 2nd Year of Studies at the University of Patras

Staff members from all the collaborating Greek Universities. For a current list of the faculty members specialized in Ancient Greek Philosophy, see below:

University of Patras, Department of Philosophy

University of Athens, Department of History and Philosophy of Science

University of Thessaloniki, Department of Philosophy and Education

University of Crete, Department of Philosophy and Social Studies

Apply

  1. Application
  2. CV
  3. Certified Copies of Degrees
  4. Academic Transcripts
  5. Photocopy of Identity Card or Passport
  6. References
  7. English Language Certificate C1 (see English Language Requirements).
  8. Statement of Purpose
  • Chinese candidates should send the above documents to Southwest University: …..
  • All the others should send the above documents to the University of Patras:  ma-gr-cn@upatras.gr

Universities

University of Patras, Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy, founded in 1999, is the only department in Greece offering honours degrees in philosophy. Its curriculum covers the interpretation of texts within the philosophical tradition and the philosophical tradition and

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Southwest University

Southwest University (SWU) is a comprehensive university sponsored by the Ministry of Education of China. It was founded in July 2005 with the merger of Southwest Normal University and Southwest Agricultural University, both of

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University of Athens, Department of History and Philosophy of Science

The idea of establishing a University in Greece emerged alongside with the Greek War of Independence, also known as the Greek Revolution. The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, officially founded in April 14th, 1837, is the

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University of Thessaloniki, Department of Philosophy and Education

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece. The main campus is located in the centre of the city of Thessaloniki, and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares. It comprises 10 faculties which consist of 40 schools and 1 single

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University of Crete, Department of Philosophy and Social Studies

Established in 1973, the University of Crete is a young public educational institution committed to excellence in research and teaching. The seat of the University is the Gallos Campus in Rethymnon, where the 

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