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.
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
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:
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Fall semester courses are examined during the exam period January-February
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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
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
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
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 Incoming Student App (German): https://apps.uni-graz.at/#
University or Departmental Brochures: