Τhe Confucius Institute was founded in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in December 2018 and it constitutes a joint venture between the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), «Center for Language Education and Cooperation».

It is a non-profit educational organization that started its operation in the academic year 2019-2020 with the main aim of contributing to the preservation and promotion of the two countries΄ intellectual heritage and creativity. The Institute΄s mission is to teach and disseminate the Chinese language, to develop joint educational and research programs between the Universities involved and to promote the Chinese culture through a variety of cultural and educational events which will be offered to the academic and broader community of AUTh and Thessaloniki.

The Confucius Institute Offers:

• Chinese Language Courses
• Chinese Language Certification
• Cultural & Educational Activities