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GREECE: ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI

Thessaloniki, Greece

GENERAL INFORMATION

FULL NAME AND LOCATION OF UNIVERSITY

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Greece 

NUMBER OF UTRECHT NETWORK SEMESTERS ACCEPTING DURING 2019/2020

2

MAIN UNIVERSITY WEBSITE

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE WEBSITE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

CONTACT PERSON FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

Konstantina Tolia
Department of European Educational Programmes
University Campus, Administration Building, 1st Floor
54124-Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 99 1391
toliak@auth.gr or erasmus-incoming@auth.gr

CONTACT PERSON FOR OUTGOING STUDENTS

Konstantina Tolia
Department of European Educational Programmes
University Campus, Administration Building, 1st Floor
54124-Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 99 1391
toliak@auth.gr or erasmus-incoming@auth.gr

APPLICATION WEBSITE

HOW DOES THE APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONS PROCESS DIFFER FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS?

There is no difference.

University of Missouri-St. Louis: FAQ

ACADEMICS

Academics

AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS

UNDERGRADUATE AREAS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH

AREAS OF STUDY OPEN TO GRADUATE EXCHANGE STUDENTS

CAN GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL COURSES

Yes

CAN ADVANCED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE GRADUATE LEVEL COURSES?

Yes

AREAS OF STUDY RESTRICTED TO PRIOR BILATERAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENTS OR FACULTIES

None

AREAS OF STUDY THAT ARE NOT OPEN TO EXCHANGE STUDENTS

None; all areas of study are open to exchange students.

WEBSITE FOR COURSE OFFERINGS

REQUIRED MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM NUMBER OF CREDITS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE EXCHANGE

20 ECTS per triemester

30 ECTS per semester

60 ECTS per year 

ARE SUMMER COURSES AVAILABLE AS EXCHANGE (NON FEE-PAYING)? IF SO, WHAT IS THE WEBSITE?

No

DO STUDENTS REGISTER FOR COURSES IN ADVANCE OR UPON ARRIVAL?

Upon arrival.

COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE(S)

Course registration takes place after arrival in Greece during welcome weeks. 

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

B2 English generally. 

LANGUAGE TEST CERTIFICATE REQUIRED? IF SO, WHICH AND WHEN: BEFORE ADMISSION OR UPON ARRIVAL?

No

PREPARATORY LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS? DATES AND COSTS?

The University offers Greek Language courses free of charge. https://smg.web.auth.gr/may2019b/en/ 

ARE THERE ANY SPECIAL ADVISING OR REGISTRATION CONCERNS THAT STUDENTS SHOULD BE AWARE OF? ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ASSIST IN REGISTRATION OR COURSE SELECTION?

The students receive full support from the Department of European Educational Programmes during the whole period of their studies.  The Secretariat of each School accommodates their needs regarding course registration and transcripts of records.  The Responsible ECTS coordinator of each School assists students with the course selection and with general academic support during the whole period of their studies.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

DATES

Dates

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR EACH TERM

Semester 1/Fall: 
Application Deadline: June 30 
 

Semester 2/Spring
Application deadline: November 30

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Full dates can be found here

EXAMINATION PERIOD

Every semester has two exam periods:

  • Fall semester courses are examined during the exam period January-February

  • Spring semester courses are examined during the exam period of June

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The exam period usually last for three weeks. 

IF THERE IS A BREAK BETWEEN THE ACADEMIC COURSE CALENDAR AND EXAMS, CAN ARRANGEMENTS BE MADE SO THE STUDENT MAY TAKE EXAMS EARLY?

Yes

ORIENTATION SESSION(S) FOR INCOMING STUDENTS. ARE THEY MANDATORY? DATES AND COSTS?

Mandatory orientation sessions are held at the beginning of each semester

ADDITIONAL NOTES

None

COSTS

Costs

TOTAL COST ESTIMATE PER MONTH (IN EURO)

Not listed

HOUSING

EUR 150-300

MEALS

Three free meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) per day free of charge to all students

BOOKS/COURSE MATERIALS

Books for courses are free, but in the Greek language

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Varies by personal use. Single use ticket is one Euro and students get a 50% discount.

HEALTH INSURANCE

If needed, it is covered by the university. It's advisable for students to have insurance from their home country

OTHER

Not listed

IS COMPARABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FROM ABROAD ALLOWED?

Comparable insurance from a student's home country is allowed. There is no insurance requirement listed.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

None

HOUSING AND STUDENT LIFE

Housing

IS HOUSING ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE? IS IT GUARANTEED? HOW DO STUDENTS APPLY?

Our office offers to the students a website in which they can see available apartments in the city of Thessaloniki.  However, it works independently from our office.  Furthermore, students receive assistance from the Erasmus Student Network.  Our office can also advise the students in their search for housing.

HOUSING OPTIONS

Apartments

HOUSING WEBSITE AND CONTACT PERSON(S)

DO STUDENTS APPLY FOR HOUSING WITH THEIR UNIVERSITY APPLICATION OR IS IT SEPARATE? IS THERE A DEADLINE?

Housing application is separate and is taken care of by the students themselves (links for dorms in Graz provided on our incoming student website)

WHAT KINDS OF HEALTH FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE UNIVERSITY?

The students have access to all hospitals in the city as well as the campus hospital

ARE INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE?

Yes

ARE STUDENT JOBS AVAILABLE/ALLOWED?

Yes

ADDITIONAL NOTES

As far as it concerns the availability of internships: AUTh can accept students either for internship or studies.

Concerning jobs and if they are allowed or are available: Students are generally allowed to find a job outside the University.  Jobs inside the University for students are usually under schemes like internships, traineeships, etc.

PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Promo

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS UNIVERSITY

University Video:

University Image Library: https://public.sharepoint.uni-graz.at/sites/bilderpool/SitePages/Bilder.aspx?Kategorie=Campus/Geb%C3%A4ude

These images are provided free of charge, but please include the copyright information whenever you use them.

University Logos: 

University Incoming Student App (German): https://apps.uni-graz.at/#

University or Departmental Brochures:

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