Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki –GREECE*
THE UNIVERSITY
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a
state institution established in 1925 during the
First Greek Democracy under Decree
no.3341/14.6.1925 which was ratified by the
Fourth National Assembly, proposed by the
Prime Minster Alexander Papanastasiou.
Five faculties were initially set up; those of
Theololy, Philosophy, Legal and Economic
Sciences, Physics and Mathematics and the
Faculty of Medicine. Since then many new
faculties have been established covering a
wide range of humanities and applied
sciences. The structure of the University
today, its range of activities and its size make
it the largest and most complex institution of
higher education in the country. More than
95,000 students study in the University's 42
school and the teaching and research staff
(professors, associate professors, assistant professors, lecturers) number
approximately 3,000. These numbers are supplemented by about 1,500
administrative and technical support staff.
THE CITY
Also known as Thessalonica and Salonica, is the second-largest city in Greece
and the capital of the region of Central Macedonia as well as the capital of the
Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace Its honorific title is
Συμπρωτεύουσα (Symprotévusa), literally "co-capital",[and stands as a reference
to its historical status as the Συμβασιλεύουσα (Symvasilévousa), "co-reigning" city
of the Byzantine Empire, alongside Constantinople.
LOCATION
Thessaloniki, Greece
GENERAL
WEBSITE
http://www.eurep.auth.gr/index.php?lang=en&rm=8&mn=56
EXCHANGE
STUDIES
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki develops a variety of cooperation programs
with notable number of European Institutions of Higher Education. More precisely,
for the academic year 2006-2007 it cooperated with 500 European Institutions
within the frame of Life Long Learning Program.
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki accepts only exchange students from
partner Universities with which there is a signed
bilateral agreement for the academic year 20112012. This information can be obtained by
contacting the International Relations Office of the
partner University.
In preparing for studies at the Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki within the framework of a
LLP/Erasmus bilateral agreement, students
should know the following:
Courses at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
are normally taught in Greek. However, there are
courses in other languages too, especially at the
Foreign Language Faculties, Faculty of Law
(courses in English, French and German
language), School of Journalism & Mass
Communication, and School of Economics.
In all the other cases, there are special arrangements for LLP/Erasmus students,
such as assignment of essays in English with the use of English bibliography in
small group of students.
Information concerning courses and other academic matters can be obtained at
the web site of the University
http://www.auth.gr/univ/faculties/index_en.htm
APPLICATION
Students, who have been selected by their home Institution to study at the Aristotle
University of Thessaloniki as LLP/Erasmus exchange students, have to apply online at:
https://eurep-online.ad.auth.gr/moveonline/incoming/
Application for an international mobility at our Institution is only possible by use of
the online application form, available on the above mentioned website, under "My
application"
Application Forms available at:
http://www.eurep.auth.gr/index.php?lang=en&rm=8&mn=60
APPLICATION
DEADLINES
ACADEMIC
CALENDAR
Fall Semester: February 15
Spring Semester: September 15
The academic calendar provides a framework
for the educational program and determines
the pattern of campus life. There are two
semesters each lasting 13 weeks. Contracts
are as a rule allocated and must be accepted
for full semesters.
Autumn semester: 1 October - 31 January.
Spring semester: 1 March - 31 May.
Exam period: February and June.
HOUSING
We may reserve accommodation for you after the 28th of September for the
autumn semester and after the 28th of February for the spring semester
The lodging possibilities are basically two:
Our University can accommodate ERASMUS students in two dormitories:
1. 7, K. Matsi str., with
a) 40-Single rooms with bathroom at 7,5 € per day
b) 2-Double rooms at 6,00 € per day / per person
Foreign students are in principle guaranteed a single or double room in one
of the students' residences under the condition that a)the form has reached
our Department before the main application deadlines for the Autumn (June
30) and Spring (November 30) semesters and b) there are still free places at
the students' residences.
EXPECTED
COSTS
Thessaloniki is known as a "friendly" city with an active cultural life. Beyond the
museums, there are numerous movie theaters, (foreign films are screened with
subtitles), several theaters, a state and a city orchestra, cafes, restaurants and
bars.
It is estimated that, on the average, a Greek student spends at least 600 Euro per
month for private accommodation, utilities, food and transportation. The following
list includes the prices of some basic goods that determine the cost of living:
Item
Restaurant meal
Student bus-ticket
Bread leaf (0,5 kgr)
Milk (1 lt)
Beef (1 kgr)
Filter coffee (450 kgr)
6-egg pack
Cinema ticket
Concert ticket
ADDITIONAL
INFO
Department of International
Relations
Tel. +30 2310 99.6742, 99.5307,
99.5170
Fax : +30 2310 99.1621
E-mail : internat-rel@auth.gr
* Information subject to change
Price in Euro
8,00-12,00 €
0,80 €
0,75 €
1,40 €
10,00 €
4,50 €
1,80 €
7,50 €
14,67 €