Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2018 - 2029

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: Professor Tsaklidis Georgios
Department: School of Mathematics
Address: School of Mathematics, Faculty of Exact Sciences
Tel: +302310997964
Fax: 2310997952
Email: tsaklidi@math.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/
Le Mans UniversitéF LE-MANS01Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: PAINEAU Catherine
Address: Service des Relations Internationales - LE MANS Université - Avenue Olivier Messiaen 72085 - LE MANS cedex 9 FRANCE
Tel: +33 (0)2 43 83 35 05
Fax: +33 243833530
Email:ri-mobilite@univ-lemans.fr
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Assistant Professor VOTSI EIRINI
Address:
Tel: 0033244022145
Email: Eirini.Votsi@univ-lemans.fr
General University Webpage: http://www.univ-lemans.fr
For Erasmus students: http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite.html
Course catalogue: http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/formation/catalogue-des-formations.html


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 THESSAL01F LE-MANS0105410541 - Mathematics1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 9 months2 students x 9 monthsNo
F LE-MANS01G THESSAL0105410541 - Mathematics1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 9 months2 students x 9 monthsNo


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 THESSAL01F LE-MANS0105410541 - Mathematics2nd 3rd 2 staff member x 5 days2 staff member x 5 days
F LE-MANS01G THESSAL0105410541 - Mathematics2nd 3rd 2 staff member x 5 days2 staff member x 5 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 THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
F LE-MANS01FrenchFrenchB2 - Vantage

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.

- 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. Le Mans Université

We strongly advise incoming exchange students to attend our “Campus d’accueil” (intensive French courses) in the beginning of September.

Le MansUniversity – Université du Maine has the infrastructure to welcome students and staff with disabilities.

http://www.univ-lemans.fr/_resources/FORMATION/pdf/SUIO-BAIP/Livret_RelaisHandicap_.pdf



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
F LE-MANS01

Nomination: 30th May

Application: 15th June

Nomination: 15th November

Application: 30th 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.

Le Mans Université
2.

Le Mans Univeristé will send its decision within four weeks.

3.

A Transcript of Records will be issued no later than five weeks after the assessment period has finished at our institution.


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

Le Mans Université

                 Grading system of Université du Maine

20

Maximum

Maximum

18<19,99

Excellent

Excellent

16<17,99

Trèsbien

Very good

14<15,99

Bien

Good

12<13,99

Assezbien

Satisfactory

10<11,99

Passable

Sufficient

0<9,9

Ajourné

Fail

 

Le MansUniversity (Université du Maine) uses the ECTS system, each admission in each course allows the acquisition of a certain number of credits. The number of credits is defined in the exchange student’s learning agreement. The grading system goes from 0<20 (maximum). A mark between 0 >9,99 (“fail”) does not provide the student with any credits (please see above).


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

F LE-MANS01VANDEWALLE Annie tel: +33 243833056
email: ri-bai@univ-lemans.fr
http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html

http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html





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

F LE-MANS01VANDEWALLE Annie tel: +33 243833056
email: ri-bai@univ-lemans.fr
http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html
http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html

http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html





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

F LE-MANS01VANDEWALLE Annie tel: +33 243833056
email: ri-bai@univ-lemans.fr
http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html

http://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/international/venir-a-l-universite/en-programme.html






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
F LE-MANS01Professeur Eliane ELMALEH
Vice Présidente aux relations internationales