Overview

What you will learn

The Southeast European Studies - Politics, History, Economics MA course from National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is primarily addressed to graduates in the social sciences and humanities (politics, sociology, economics, social anthropology, political and social history, Balkan studies, Modern Greek Studies, journalism, etc). Based on its interdisciplinary nature, it aims at providing a thorough understanding of the key historical, social, political, economic, and cultural issues of Southeastern Europe (henceforth SEE).

The Programme has an excellent student-teacher ratio, and a strong international character, actively encouraging the participation of students from around the world. In addition to its academic aims, the Programme offers a unique opportunity for students with different backgrounds and experiences to spend an academic year in Athens, learning about Southeastern Europe with and from each other.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Attempting Transformation: the European Union and Southeastern Europe
Interconnected Histories: The Balkans and The Black Sea from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Century.
Political Change, Democracy and Crisis in Southeast Europe.
Greece: Political Economy, Crisis and Change
Nationalism in Southeastern Europe.
International Law and Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes in Southeast Europe
Contemporary Turkey
Economic Transition Pathways in Southeastern Europe: Disruptions, Challenges, Prospects
Migration and asylum governance in South-eastern Europe

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Modern History European Studies Political Science

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form.
A statement of purpose in English (500 words maximum).
A certified copy of the applicant’s first degree, with a minimum GPA of 6.5/10.
A certified copy of the applicant’s official university grades transcript.
Official translations into Greek of documents 3 (degree) and 4 (transcript), required when the original documents are in a language other than Greek or English.
Proof of excellent knowledge of the English language at C1 level or above.
Two recommendation letters, of which at least one should be from a university faculty member. Recommendation letters should be written in English or Greek.
Successful applicants holding a first degree from a non-Greek university will be required, upon acceptance by the programme, to submit their qualifications for recognition by ‘Hellenic Naric’, the official Greek certificating institution for foreign degrees.
Photocopy of your ID or passport.

Tuition Fee

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International

3600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3600 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
EU/EEA

3600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3600 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Athens

595 - 760 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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