Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2018 - 2021

The institutions named below agree to cooperate for the exchange of students and/or staff in the context of the Erasmus+ programme. They commit to respect the quality requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education in all aspects related to the organisation and management of the mobility, in particular the recognition of the credits awarded to students by the partner institution.

A. Information about higher education institutions

Name of the institution
(and department, where relevant)
Erasmus code Institutional Coordinator Contact details
(email, phone)
Departmental Coordinator Contact details
(email, phone)
Website
(eg. of the course catalogue)
Aristotle University of ThessalonikiG THESSAL01Institutional Coordinator/Head of the Office
Full name: Georgiadou Ioanna
Address: Department of European Educational Programmes, University Campus, Administration Building, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 995293
Fax: +30 2310 995292
Email: erasmus-agreements@auth.gr
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Special Teaching Staff Kazamia Vasileia
Department: Language Center
Address: Faculty of Engineering, room 104 (Architecture Wing)
Tel:
Fax: +30 2310 995988
Email: vkazamia@lance.auth.gr
General University Webpage: http://www.auth.gr
For Erasmus+ students: https://eurep.auth.gr/en
Course catalogue: http://qa.auth.gr/en/studyguide/
University of CambridgeUK CAMBRID01Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Bell Rosie
Address: International Student Office, Academic Division, University of Cambridge, 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RX, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1223 761806
Fax: +44 (0) 1223 764679
Email:exchanges@admin.cam.ac.uk
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Mr Tual David
Address:
Tel: +44 (0)1223 765826
Email: dhpt2@cam.ac.uk
General University Webpage: http://www.cam.ac.uk
For Erasmus students: https://www.iso.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-incoming-students
Course catalogue: https://www.iso.admin.cam.ac.uk/information-incoming-students


B. Mobility numbers per academic year

FROM
[Erasmus code of the sending institution]
TO
[Erasmus code of the receiving institution]
Subject area code
[ISCED]
Subject area name
Study cycle
[short cycle, 1st , 2nd or 3rd]
Student Mobility for Studies
[number of students x number of months per student]
Student Mobility for Traineeships Blended mobility option
G THESSAL01UK CAMBRID01023023 - LanguagesNo
UK CAMBRID01G THESSAL01023023 - LanguagesNo


FROM
[Erasmus code of the sending institution]
TO
[Erasmus code of the receiving institution]
Subject area code
[ISCED]
Subject area name
Study cycle
[short cycle, 1st , 2nd or 3rd]
Staff Mobility for Teaching
[number of staff members x number of days per staff member]
Staff Mobility for Training
G THESSAL01UK CAMBRID01023023 - Languages2 staff member x 5 days2 staff member x 5 days
UK CAMBRID01G THESSAL01023023 - Languages2 staff member x 15 days2 staff member x 15 days

Additional information:


C. Recommended language skills

The sending institution, following agreement with the receiving institution, is responsible for providing support to its nominated candidates so that they can have the recommended language skills at the start of the study or teaching period:

Receiving institution
[Erasmus code]
Optional: Subject areaLanguage of instruction 1 Language of instruction 2 Student Mobility for Studies
[Minimum recommended level: B1]
Staff Mobility for Teaching
[Minimum recommended level: B2]
Comments about this language
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishC2 - Mastery
G THESSAL01GreekFrenchC2 - Mastery
G THESSAL01GreekGermanC2 - Mastery
G THESSAL01GreekSpanishC2 - Mastery
G THESSAL01GreekJapaneseC2 - Mastery
G THESSAL01GreekChineseC2 - Mastery
UK CAMBRID01EnglishEnglishC1 - Effective Operational Proficiency

For more details on the language of instruction recommendations, see the course catalogue of each institution


D. Additional requirements

1. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:

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 Communications, School of Economics and School of Political Sciences. In all other cases, there are special arrangements for Erasmus+ students, such as assignment of essays in English with the use of English bibliography in small groups of students.

Information concerning courses and other academic matters can be obtained at the website of the University: http://www.auth.gr/en/faculties

Greek Language courses for Erasmus+ students

There are regular and online Greek language courses, which start at the beginning of each semester. These courses are organized specifically for Erasmus+ students with the support of the EU and are offered free of charge under certain conditions in regard to absences. You can find more information at the School of Modern Greek Language of AUTH: http://smg.web.auth.gr/wordpress/?lang=en


Students with disabilities

Social and Health Policy Committee of AUTH was established in 1997 with the aim to facilitate students with disabilities. Services have been developed and updated according to European and International standards. There are several fields that Social and Health Policy Committee is getting involved, always aiming to make student life easier so that all students can focus on their academic demands.

Services available

Students with visual impairment

- Converting books or notes in any file the student is using to study (text to speech, print them in Braille etc)

Students with hearing disabilities

- Interpretation in Greek Sign language everywhere in the campus of our University during working hours.

- Co-operation with Hellenic Federation of the Deaf in order to provide sign language interpreters for all lessons of deaf students.

- Unfortunately we do not provide interpretations in other foreign sign languages.

Students with mobility disabilities

- We provide transportation to students with mobility disabilities from their residences to the campus and vice versa in an everyday basis.

Services to all students

- blood donation days

- connect students with other institutions so that they will be given the professional care they need depending on their issue.

Social and Health Policy Committee is always personalizing its services adjusting them to the needs and wills of every single student.

Contact details: Tel. (+30) 2310 995360, (+30) 2310 995386, (+30) 2310 991376
E-mail: socialcom@ad.auth.gr

2. University of Cambridge

1. Information on the Colleges can be found here

http://www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/colleges/

2. The University of Cambridge welcomes applications from disabled students. Your application will be considered solely on the basis of academic merit and language ability. Information on our Disability Resource Centre can be found here http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/disability

3. The University of Cambridge does not operate a modular system; our courses run for the entire academic year, usually with exams in the third term. If you wish to apply for a taught course, you should apply for the full academic year. Research students may apply for one, two or three terms.



E. Calendar

1. Applications/information on nominated students must reach the receiving institution by:
Receiving institution
[Erasmus code]
Autumn term
[month]
Spring term
[month]
G THESSAL01Nominations: 15th June
Applications: 30th June
Nominations: 15th November
Applications: 30th November
UK CAMBRID01

Michalemas Term
Nominations: 31 March
Applications: 30 April

Lent Term
Nominations: 31 August
Applications: 30 September

Easter Term
Nominations: 31 Ocotber
Applications: 30 November



Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:
2. Following the receipt of the paper application (printed online application), AUTH will send its decision within 4-6 weeks.
3. A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than 5 weeks after the assessment period has finished at the receiving HEI.

University of Cambridge
2.

The receiving institutions will send their decisions within 12 weeks after deadline.

3.

A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than 5 weeks after the assessment period has finished at the receiving HEI.


4. Termination of the agreement

In the event of unilateral termination, a notice of at least one academic year should be given. This means that a unilateral decision to discontinue the exchanges notified to the other party by 1 September 20XX will only take effect as of 1 September 20XX+1. The termination clauses must include the following disclaimer: "Neither the European Commission nor the National Agencies can be held responsible in case of a conflict."



F. Information

1. Grading systems of the institutions

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki:

A scale of 1 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education

8,5-10

Άριστα (Arista) - Excellent

6,5-8,49

Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) – Very Good

5,00-6,49

Καλώς ( Kalos) - Good

0-4,99

Ανεπιτυχώς ( Anepitychos) - Fail

University of Cambridge

Classification of undergraduate examinations (including final degree) used at the University of Cambridge

 

ClassMark rangePercentage of students achieving this grade*
170-100%28.3%
2.i60-69.9%53.1%
2 undivided50-69.9%4.8%
2.ii50-59.9%10.3%
340-40.9%2.4%
Fail/other39.9< (for fail)1.2%

* based on data for 2016-17 across all subjects and all levels/years of undergraduate examinations

 

The University of Cambridge does not operate the ECTS credit system. All Erasmus students receive a transcript at the end of their stay showing the courses they have studied, including any exam results, and the ECTS equivalent.


2. Visa
The sending and receiving institutions will provide assistance, when required, in securing visas for incoming and outbound mobile participants, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources:
Institution
[Erasmus code]
Contact details
(email, phone)
Website for information
G THESSAL01Ms. Mantasasvili Kristina tel: +30 2310995166
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
Ms. Tolia Konstantina tel: +30 2310991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/students/info/visa_residence

UK CAMBRID01International Student Office tel: +44 1223 332262
email: exchanges@admin.cam.ac.uk
http://www.cam.ac.uk/international-students/arriving/uk-immigration



3. Insurance

The sending and receiving institutions will provide assistance in obtaining insurance for incoming and outbound mobile participants, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.

The receiving institution will inform mobile participants of cases in which insurance cover is not automatically provided. Information and assistance can be provided by the following contact points and information sources:

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Contact details
(email, phone)
Website for information
G THESSAL01Ms. Mantasasvili Kristina tel: +30 2310995166
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
Ms. Tolia Konstantina tel: +30 2310991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/students/info/medical_care

UK CAMBRID01International Student Office tel: +44 1223 332262
email: exchanges@admin.cam.ac.uk
https://www.iso.admin.cam.ac.uk/erasmus-plus



4. Housing

The receiving institution will guide incoming mobile participants in finding accommodation, according to the requirements of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.

Information and assistance can be provided by the following persons and information sources:

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Contact details
(email, phone)
Website for information
G THESSAL01Ms. Mantasasvili Kristina tel: +30 2310995166
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
Ms. Tolia Konstantina tel: +30 2310991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/accommodation-list

UK CAMBRID01Accommodation Service University tel: +44 1223 38099
email: accommodation.service@admin.cam.ac.uk
Students need only register with the Accommodation Service if their College is unable to provide accommodation or if they choose not to take it.
International Student Office tel: +44 1223 332262
email: exchanges@admin.cam.ac.uk
All admitted Erasmus students are made members of Colleges and the majority will be housed in College accommodation. Students are unable to select or indicate a preference for a particular College.
http://map.cam.ac.uk/colleges
www.accommodation.cam.ac.uk



G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Professor, Dr Ariadni Stogiannidou
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
UK CAMBRID01Mr Anthony Dangerfield
Head of the International Student Office