PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy admits up to 20 students per academic year. Applications may be submitted at any time between May 21 and June 30.

Required application documents (to be submitted by email to AthensMA[at]phs.uoa[dot]gr as a single PDF-file):

1. Application form
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Undergraduate degree (or confirmation of completion of studies)
4. Transcript of records
5. Further university degrees, if available, and the relevant transcripts of records
6. For non-native speakers: Certificate of English language proficiency at level C1 (or equivalent)
7. ID or passport
8. One reference letter
9. Writing sample: A sample of scientific work prepared during previous studies (3000-6000 words), or an already published paper
10. Letter of interest (200-400 words) stating the reasons for applying to The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy. The letter should demonstrate familiarity with the field of Ancient Philosophy, through the applicant’s previous studies or otherwise

- Documents 1, 2 and 10 must be submitted in English. All other documents may also be submitted in Modern Greek, German, French, or Spanish, or translated into English.
- Nr. 8 can be sent separately and directly to athensma[at]phs.uoa[dot]gr, if the referee prefers to do so.
- Document 6 is not necessary for native English speakers or those who have already completed studies in an English-language school or university program. In the absence of a certificate, excellent knowledge of English can also be confirmed during the interview, and a special mention will be made in the evaluation report.

To be eligible for enrollment in an MA program in Greece, the applicant's BA degree must have been awarded by a university/college listed on the following website: https://www.doatap.gr/national-registry-of-foreign-recognized-higher-education-institutes/
If the applicant's university, despite being a recognized institute, is not currently on the list, The Athens MA will request for it to be added. However, as this procedure might take some weeks, it is recommended to submit the application as soon as possible to avoid any delays in the enrollment process.

Selection is based on the following criteria:
a. Undergraduate degree grade (30%): "excellent" grades receive 30 points, "very good" grades receive 20 points, and "good" grades receive 10 points.
b. Evaluation of the candidates' research prospects (25%), based on the writing sample and the letter of interest: 0-25 points.
d. Academic, research, and professional achievements related to Ancient Philosophy, demonstrated on the CV (20%): 0-20 points.
c. Oral interview (25%): 0-25 points.

For admission to The Athens MA, it is necessary to obtain at least 55% of the total number of credits (i.e., at least 55 credits). If, based on the evaluation of criteria a-c, a candidate cannot reach this minimum number of points, he/she will not be invited to an interview.

To secure a place in The Athens MA, the first fee installment (900 €) must be deposited by August 10, and a receipt sent to the Secretariat.

Call for Applications, 2024
Application Form