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About Confucius

Welcome to the Confucius Institute

We are here to welcome you to a world of knowledge and culture. Our goal is to teach and share the beautiful Chinese language and the richness of Chinese culture with you.

About the Confucius

Challenges, Practices, and Narratives

Researching on Chinese Language Teaching and Communication Across Boundaries

The Confucius Institute of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki invites researchers and practitioners in the field of research in Chinese language teaching and communication from Greece, China and other countries to participate in the conference 'Research in Chinese Language Teaching and Communication Across Borders: Challenges, Practices and Narratives,' to be held on 13-14 October 2023 at the KEDEA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hall II, in person and online.

The first independent scientific publication of CI at AUTh

Written in Greek and English

The first independent scientific publication by the Confucius Institute of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. (512 pages)

Connecting Greece with China through Education

Confucius Institute Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

The Confucius Institute was established at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in December 2018, and it is a collaboration between AUTh, Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), and the Center for Language Education and Cooperation.

The Confucius Institute is a non-profit educational organization that started its operation in the academic year 2019-2020 with the main purpose of contributing to the preservation and promotion of the intellectual heritage and creativity of the two countries through Chinese language courses.

Its mission is to teach and promote the Chinese language, develop joint educational and research programs between universities, and promote Chinese culture through various cultural and educational events accessible to the wider community of AUTh and Thessaloniki.

Research in teaching

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Registration for 2024 - 2025 is open

Whether you are interested in upgrading your skills or exploring new opportunities for learning and personal development, we have the right program for you. Come join our community and embark on an educational journey that will lead you to success!

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What Our Students Say

The reasons why our students choose the Confucius Institute are many. From the exceptional educational experience to our attention to each student's personal growth and success, we recruit the best instructors and provide an environment that encourages growth and achievement. Our students have much to say about their experience at Confucius and we are proud of the contributions we make to their education and their lives.

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The AK AUTH at SOS Village

On December 14, 2024, in the framework of the cooperation and the free Chinese language courses offered from 2023 by the Confucius Institute of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to the children of SOS Village, the members of the Confucius Institute of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki visited the SOS Village in Plagiari, Thessaloniki.

Dragon Boat Festival

The Festival commemorates the death of the poet and minister Ku Yuan (340-278 BC) of the ancient state of Chu during the Warring States period of ancient China (circa 600 BC to 200 BC).

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