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 Chinese Teaching and Resource Development, attended the meeting.

Professor Wang Bo, Deputy Dean, School of International Relations

A Rectors’ Forum, titled "Chinese-Hellenic Cooperation in Higher Education" was held on May 23, 2019, in the Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in cooperation with CEAIE and with the participation of a great number of universities from Greece and China. Both sides expressed their willingness to strengthen bilateral ties in Higher Education and strengthen the friendship between the two nations. Discussions included topics related to "Education, Innovation and Entrepreneurship", "Language and Cultural Teaching", "Student Mobility" and the use of "ICT in Education". The Chinese Ambassador to Greece, Mrs. Zhang Qiyue, held a reception to honor ministers of the Greek government, politicians and university authorities from Greece and China who participated in the forum. Greek students from the Business Confucius Institute at the Athens University of Economics and Business sang Chinese songs to honor the guests and to celebrate the cultural exchange and communication between China and Greece.

Cultural Trip to China with the Athens Business Confucius Institute

Summer Camp 2019: 26th June - 9th July 2019 (deadline for registration: 1st April, 2019)

The Athens Business Confucius Institute is delighted to announce the 2017 two-week summer camp to Beijing and Xi΄an. Have you always been fascinated by China’s rich cultural heritage? Then don’t miss this unique opportunity to take a trip to China. After some days of study and local travel in Beijing, students will travel to Xi΄an for historical and cultural visits. You will have the opportunity to be immersed in a variety of exciting activities including Chinese language lessons, historical excursions (includes a visit to the Great Wall), Chinese calligraphy and painting classes. The programme will be hosted by the Business Confucius Institute’s partner university – The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Students from last year’s summer camp described the trip as a “truly unforgettable experience” and were grateful for having the chance to partake in this rare opportunity. 

For the detailed programme/itinerary, please click here.  

If you are interested please complete the application form below to submit your details. You should strive to submit all supplemental documents by the application deadline.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER CAMP

Supplemental documents to be submitted by the application deadline:
1. A photocopy of your passport
2. HSK certificates (if any)
3. The Visa Application Form (filled and signed) 
4. Two (2) passport-type photos.

Applicant Eligibility: Please read below requirements carefully before registering.

Students who haven’t participated the Summer Camp sponsored by Hanban previously, are aged between 18-30 years old and must have studied Mandarin with the Athens Business Confucius Institute or our partners (minimum 40 hours of studying time).

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Accommodation, transportation and activities will be fully funded by the Confucius Institute Headquarter – HanBan. Applicants are expected to cover their own international airfare and the Chinese visa application fee. Due to limited space on the programme, applicants will be selected on a first come first served basis.

Application deadline via our Online Application System : Monday, 1st April 2019

Eligibility for the camp may also be dependent on your availability to attend a briefing meeting before the trip which will take place in early June, 2017.

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