1. Applications are open to recent and past graduates with master's degrees recognized by both universities.
2. 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 members examination committee in English. Applicants must provide valid English proficiency certificates or equivalent academic degrees or diplomas of 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.
3. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent academic performance during undergraduate and graduate studies.
4. Applicants 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.

Admission Assessment

Interview conducted in person or online in English.

APPLICATION & ADMISSION

Application Period: January 2025

Interview Date: February 2025

Start Date: March 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.

1. Certificates for bachelor's and master's degrees (scanned copies)
2. Official transcripts of undergraduate and postgraduate studies (including all modules and courses)
3. English language proficiency certificates (not required for native English speakers and for graduates of academic programs offered exclusively in English)
4. Two references from experts
5. Personal statement
6. Scanned copies of ID card (both sides) and/or passport
7. Recent passport-size photo taken within three months

All scanned documents must be submitted by September 31, 2024 to the following emails: 
- huangyuting@cctss.org 
- vchelidoni@ionio.gr

Contact Information

Project Coordinator in China: Huang Yuting
Tel: 0532-86995929, 19398185159
Email: huangyuting@cctss.org
Beijing Language and Culture University Website: https://www.blcu.edu.cn/

Project Coordinator in Greece: Professor Stavros Katsios
Secretariat: Ms Vasiliki Chelidoni
Tel. +30 26610 87224
Email: vchelidoni@ionio.gr
Ionian University

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