Welcome to Business Confucius Institute in Athens
The Business Confucius Institute in Athens (BCI Athens) was established at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) in October 2009, in cooperation with the University of International Business & Economics in Beijing and the Office of Chinese Language Council International (HANBAN).
In late June 2020, the Confucius Institute Headquarters (HΑΝΒΑΝ) was renamed to the Centre for Language Education and Cooperation, and is no longer involved with Confucius Institute program funding. Since then, a newly formed non-profit charitable organization, the Chinese International Education Foundation (CIEF), comprised by a number of universities and corporations, has assumed the responsibility of developing the Confucius Institute branding and providing financial resources.
BCI Athens aims to deepen friendly relationships between Greece and China, strengthen educational and cultural exchange as well as cooperation between the two countries, and enhance the understanding of the Chinese language and culture.
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Open Day 2026 – Discover Chinese Language & Culture
The Athens Business Confucius Institute warmly invites you to Open Day 2026, an open event introducing visitors to the Chinese language, Chinese culture, and the educational opportunities offered by the Institute. Join us to explore the Institute's activities, experience interactive language and cultural workshops, and learn more about Chinese language courses, HSK examinations, scholarships, and study opportunities in China. During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to: attend a short introduction to the Chinese language, participate in a Chinese Calligraphy Workshop, enjoy Chinese Arts & Crafts activities, experience Chinese Tea Culture, receive information about HSK examinations, learn about scholarships… -
HSK & HSKK Score Reports Available for Collection – 22 March 2026 Examination Session
The Athens Business Confucius Institute (AUEB) would like to inform candidates that the official HSK and HSKK Score Reports for the examination session of 22 March 2026 have been received and are now available for collection. Certificate Collection ? Until 30 July 2026 ? Daily, 10:00–14:00 ? Athens Business Confucius Institute (AUEB) 46 Kefallinias St. (corner of Patision 143), 1st floor GR 112 51 Athens, Greece ? Doorbell: ELKE AUEB – CONFUCIUS Collection Methods Personal Collection Certificates may be collected in person upon presentation of a valid identity card, passport, or other official identification document. Collection by an Authorized Representative… -
Important Notice – June 28 HSK/HSKK Exam Registration Deadline
The Business Confucius Institute of AUEB would like to remind all candidates that the HSK/HSKK examinations will take place on 28/06/2026. Exam Location Business Confucius Institute of AUEB 47A Evelpidon & 33 Lefkados Street, 113 62 Athens, Greece, 7th floor Registration and Payment Deadline The registration and payment deadline is Monday, June 1, 2026. On the same day, the online registration system will close in the afternoon, after which: no new registrations will be accepted no payment validations will be possible Very Important Notice Regarding Payments As June 1st is a public holiday in Greece, banks and university services will… -
Confucius Institute AUEB – Relocation & HSK / HSKK Examinations
The Confucius Institute of the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) announces the relocation of its headquarters, as well as the change of the HSK / HSKK Chinese language certification examination center. Relocation of the Confucius Institute AUEB As of Monday, May 11, the headquarters of the Institute will be relocated from: Evelpidon 29, 11362 Athens, 5th floor to the new address, where teaching activities are already taking place: 143 Patision & Kefallinias 46, 1st floor, 112 51 Athens (entrance from Kefallinias St.)+30 211 001 8992 At the new premises, the Administrative Offices, Library, and all administrative services will… -
Lunar New Year 2026: The Year of the Horse
The Athens Business Confucius Institute wishes everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous Chinese New Year of the Horse 2026. Celebrations begin on New Year's Eve, February 16th, 2026, and conclude with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd, 2026. The Horse, the seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac, symbolizes: Strength, Vitality, Freedom, Progress Holiday Closure Notice The Athens Business Confucius Institute will remain closed: February 16th – February 19th, 2026 16/02/2026 – 19/02/2026: There will be no classes at all levels. 20/02/2026: All classes will resume as scheduled. Wishing you health, success, and prosperity in the Chinese New Year 2026!
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The “Midsummer Dragon Boat Festival" was successfully held at the COSCO - Piraeus Port Authority
On the evening of June 21, the "Midsummer Dragon Boat Festival" was successfully held at COSCO Shipping Piraeus Port Authority. The event was co-organized by Athens Business Confucius Institute at the AUEB, COSCO Shipping Piraeus Port Authority, China Public Diplomacy Association, Chinese Embassy in Greece. With the theme of Dragon Boat Festival, the event introduced and demonstrated the customs of traditional Chinese festivals and provided a platform for the people of China and Greece to exchange and interact with each other. Deputy Rector of Athens University of Economics and Business Professor George Lekakos was invited to attend the event and… -
Chinese Culture Festival Agenda in Agia Paraskevi on Sunday, October 23, 2022
1. Time & Location Oct. 23, Sunday 11: 00 – 14:00 Agia Paraskevi Square 2. Organizers Host: Athens Business Confucius Institute Co-organizers: Agia Paraskevi Municipality, Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Greece 3. Agenda 11:00 – 11:30 Opening Ceremony Host: Mrs Hongwei Yan, Chinese Director of Athens Business Confucius Institute Mrs Georgia Pispa, President of the Center for the Prevention of Addictions “ARGO” for the municipalities of Papagou – Cholargou- Agia Paraskevi Speeches Mr. Vassilis Zorbas, Mayor of Agia Paraskevi Ambassador Xiao Junzheng, Embassy of the People’s Republic in China in the Hellenic Republic Mr. Dionysis Lekkas, Vice… -
Conference Announcement “Chinese Language Teaching in Greece” Sunday, June 26, 2022
In recent years, the exchanges between China and Greece have been increasing, and Chinese language teaching in Greece as a field thus has also flourished. In order to gain an in-depth understanding of the current situation and development opportunities of Chinese language teaching in Greece, to enhance communication among Chinese language teachers in Greece, to enhance local teachers’ teaching ability and broaden their academic horizon, Athens Business Confucius Institute at the AUEB plans to hold the "Chinese Language Teaching in Greece Conference " on June 26, 2022. The seminar will invite Associate Professor Yan Hongwei, Director of the Confucius Institute… -
Sparta Chinese Culture Festival – May 7th and 8th 2022
On May 7th and 8th, at the invitation of the Sparta Municipal Government, the Athens Business Confucius Institute grandly held the "Sparta Chinese Culture Festival" in Sparta. Chinese Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzhen, Mayor of Sparta Petros Doukas, and Yan Hongwei, Director of the Athens Business Confucius Institute attended and delivered opening speeches. Ambassador Xiao Junzheng said in his speech that Sparta has a splendid civilization, and its cultural and historical significance is as famous as Athens. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Greece, and the second year of the China-Greece… -
Athens Business Confucius Institute – UIBE 2019 | Annual Meeting
On December 6, 2019, the 2019 Annual Meeting with our partner University of International Business and Economics was held in Beijing, China. Professor Alexandros Papalexandris, Foreign Dean of Athens Business Confucius Institute, Professor Han Hong, Director of the International Business Chinese Teaching and Resource Development, Professor Wang Bo, Deputy Dean of the School of International Relations, Li Yan, Deputy Secretary of the School of Foreign Languages, Yan Hongwei, Chinese Dean of the Athens Business Confucius Institute, Sun Tao, director of the Greek Department of the School of Foreign Languages and Li Rongrong, assistant to the director of the International Business…
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