The Department of Audio and Visual Arts at the Ionian University’s School of Music and Audiovisual Arts launched in 2025 the postgraduate program Master of Research (MARes) in Hybrid Arts.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications exclusively online at https://future.ionio.gr/mares/, by the deadline indicated in the program’s annual February call.

This Master’s program focuses on independent research beyond taught content, aiming to prepare emerging researchers either for professional artistic practice or for doctoral studies, where theoretical inquiry and experimentation at the frontier of science and emerging technologies support artistic creation.

The program awards a Master of Research in Hybrid Arts and is a full-time program. Each academic year classes begins in early October and resume at the end of May, offering up to 18 positions for postgraduate students.

Program Information

The goal of MARes is to gather the most research-driven minds under the academic umbrella of Ionian University, regardless of their geographical location. This Master’s program is conducted in English and primarily delivered online, with in-person low-residency during intensive short-term periods (Winter School), where seminars on research methods and the drafting and review of research proposals are held.

Upon successful completion of MARes, students will gain:

(a) Skills for the creative and productive use and dissemination of artistic and scientific knowledge,

(b) In-depth understanding of interdisciplinary collaboration in practice,

(c) Specialization in research methodology and development of capabilities to use it as a contemporary scientific and artistic tool,

(d) Familiarity with ethical and deontological issues in the promotion and curation of Hybrid Arts and artistic works,

(e) Development and cultivation of critical thinking regarding contemporary artistic trends, particularly in Hybrid Arts.

Program Structure

The MARes consists of two (2) semesters:

• First Semester (Courses & Research Training)
• Second Semester (Master’s Thesis - Major Project)

Classes are conducted remotely via the Ionian University’s online learning platform, with a strong research component under faculty supervision. Students participate in:

- Online seminars
- Case study exercises & research workshops
- Guest lectures from international experts

An exception to remote learning is the Winter School, an intensive, in-person research session held annually in November. During this week-long program, students engage in live discussions, faculty-led seminars on Art Research Methods, Project Sustainability, and Media Archaeology, as well as student-led workshops and project development sessions that include faculty feedback. They also participate in peer exchanges within a stimulating research environment, exploring collaborative methodologies that bridge art and science.

Application Submission

The MARes program accepts graduates from accredited institutions in Greece and abroad with an artistic background and a portfolio for evaluation.

Required Documents 

- Application form
- Copy of ID or passport
- Recent photograph
- Academic transcripts & certificates
- CV with proof of artistic work
- Research proposal (see attachment)
- At least two letters of recommendation
- Portfolio of artistic works or scientific publications

Applications online at: https://future.ionio.gr/mares/

Application Evaluation

• Eligible candidates will be invited for an online interview (within one month of the deadline).
• Final selectionfollows MARes evaluation criteria: https://avarts.ionio.gr/mares/en/regulations/operation-regulation/
• Selected candidates will be notified via email and messaging platforms.

Tuition Fees & Payment Plan

Total Tuition Fee: €2,000 (payable in full or in installments)

- Alternative payment plans available: Students can opt for fewer installments to reduce bank transfer fees or request a more gradual plan with smaller installments.

Scholarships & Tuition Waivers

- Up to 15% of students may qualify for full tuition waivers based on academic excellence & financial need.
- Excellence scholarships awarded at the end of the first semester, covering the second-semester tuition based on academic performance.
- Scholarship recipients provide departmental support services as part of their award.

For more details, visit: MARes Regulations

Additional Information

- Accepted students must submit original documents & two additional photographs upon registration.
- Students can participate in the Audiovisual Arts Festival (May) and collaborate with Departmental Artistic Labs.

-For more information, visit the MARes website: https://avarts.ionio.gr/mares/

-Contact Us: mares@ionio.gr