Applications are open to recent and past graduates with master's degrees recognized by both universities.
Proficiency in English listening, speaking, reading, and writing is required. Applicants must be able to accept English as the medium of instruction, read literature in English, write academic papers, and be able upon completion to defend their dissertation in front of the seven-member examination committee in English. Applicants must provide valid English proficiency certificates or equivalent academic degrees or diplomas from academic programs in English. In case that an applicant is not able to provide the aforementioned, a joint two-member committee, one from each university, will assess the English knowledge level of the applicant.
Further, applicants must have demonstrated excellent academic performance during undergraduate and graduate studies and must meet the PhD admission requirements of both the World Sinology and Studies of China program at Beijing Language and Culture University and the Cultural Heritage studies in Sinology and Chinese studies and in Translation and Interpreting Studies at the Ionian University.
Open Calls
The first call for applications for the CHASE Joint Doctoral Program will be published in April 2025 (April 1st, 2025 - April 30th, 2025) by both partner institutions.
To receive an email notification when applications open, please contact the CHASE Secretariat at hsc@ionio.gr and/or sinology@blcu.edu.cn
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications exclusively online at sinology@blcu.edu.cn and at hsc@ionio.gr
Admission Assessment
The interview is to be conducted in person or online in English.
APPLICATION & ADMISSION
Application Period: April 2025
Interview Date: May 2025
Start Date: June 2025
Application Documents
All documents must be submitted in English. If the original documents are in Chinese or any other language, scanned copies of both the original and translated documents must be provided. Failure to submit any required document will result in disqualification.
- Certificates for bachelor's and master's degrees (scanned copies)
- Official transcripts of undergraduate and postgraduate studies (including all modules and courses)
- English language proficiency certificates (not required for native English speakers and for graduates of academic programs offered exclusively in English)
- Two references from experts
- Personal statement
- Scanned copies of ID card (both sides) and/or passport
- Recent passport-size photo taken within three months
All scanned documents must be submitted by April 30, 2025, to the following emails:
- huangyuting@cctss.org, sinology@blcu.edu.cn
- vchelidoni@ionio.gr, hsc@ionio.gr
Contact Information
Project Coordinator in China: Ms. Huang Yuting
Tel: 0532-86995929, 19398185159
Email: huangyuting@cctss.org
Secretariat China:
Phone number: 19969980620
Email: sinology@blcu.edu.cn
Unit: World Sinology Center / Beijing Language & Culture University
Beijing Language and Culture University Website: https://www.blcu.edu.cn/
Project Coordinator in Greece: Ms. Athina Fatsea
Hellenic Sinology Center/University Center for Research and Innovation
Email: hsc@ionio.gr
Te. +30 6947780138
Secretariat, Greece: Ms. Vasiliki Chelidoni
Tel. +30 26610 87224
Email: vchelidoni@ionio.gr
Ionian University Website: https://www.ionio.gr
