The Athens MA in Ancient Philosophy admits up to 20 students per academic year. Applications for admission in 2024 may be submitted at any time between May 21 and June 30.
Required application documents (to be submitted by email as a single PDF-file):
- 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.
- 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.
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.