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
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.
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Services
available
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Students with visual impairment
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- Converting books or notes in any file the student is using to study (text to speech, print them in Braille etc)
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Students with hearing disabilities
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- 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.
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Students with mobility disabilities
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- We provide transportation to students with mobility disabilities from their residences to the campus and vice versa in an everyday basis.
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Services to all students
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- blood donation days
- connect students with other institutions so that they will be given the professional care they need depending on their issue.
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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. Latvia University of Agriculture
LV JELGAVA01
Latvia University of Agriculture welcomes students and staff members with disabilities, however acceptance requires approval (during application).
LLU organizes an “Orientation week” at the beginning of each semester for welcoming incoming students. It is highly recommended to incoming students to participate in the Orientation Week because students are provided with useful information, guidelines for studies and welcome parties.
More info: http://eng.llu.lv/erasmus
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 THESSAL01 | Nominations: 15th June
Applications: 30th June | Nominations: 15th November
Applications: 30th November |
| LV JELGAVA01 | 1st June | 1st December |
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.
Latvia University of Agriculture
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The receiving institution will send its decision within 5 weeks after the deadline.
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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
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8,5-10
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Άριστα
(Arista) - Excellent
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6,5-8,49
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Λίαν
Καλώς
(Lian Kalos) – Very Good
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5,00-6,49
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Καλώς (
Kalos) - Good
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0-4,99
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Ανεπιτυχώς (
Anepitychos) - Fail
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Latvia University of AgricultureThe grading scale used by Latvia University of Agriculture is based on the 10 point scale:
Achievement level / Grade / Meaning / ECTS grade
very high / 10 / with distinction / Knowledge of the students is substantially higher than the estimated normal level / A
very high / 9 / excellent / Knowledge of the students is higher than the estimated normal level / A
high / 8 / very good / Knowledge corresponds to the highest expected level / B
high / 7 / good / The student has mastered the subject deeply and with understanding, is progressing within the expected limits, but makes minor mistakes / C
medium / 6 / almost good / The student has generally succeeded in the course within the required limits, but he or she is either merely reproducing the knowledge rather than actively using it, or making more substantial mistakes / D
medium / 5 / satisfactory / Awarded to students, who are progressing within the limits of their individual abilities, generally are not behind the appropriate age group, but make substantial mistakes and reproduce the facts rather than analyze them / E
medium / 4 / satisfactory / The very last positive grade. Awarded to students, who do their best but still make grave mistakes and just reproduce most of the relevant material / E/FX
low / 3–1 / unsatisfactory / Marks of different levels for students whose records are below the expected / Fail
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 THESSAL01 | Ms. 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
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| LV JELGAVA01 | Unferihta Daiga tel: +371 63005698
email: daiga.unferihta@llu.lv
| http://www.llu.lv/en/exchange-studies
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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 THESSAL01 | Ms. 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
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| LV JELGAVA01 | Unferihta Daiga tel: +371 63005698
email: daiga.unferihta@llu.lv
| http://www.llu.lv/en/exchange-studies
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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 THESSAL01 | Ms. 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
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| LV JELGAVA01 | Unferihta Daiga tel: +371 63005698
email: daiga.unferihta@llu.lv
| http://www.llu.lv/en/exchange-studies
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G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)
Institution
[Erasmus code] | Name, function | Date | Signature |
| G THESSAL01 | Professor, Dr Ariadni Stogiannidou
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
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| LV JELGAVA01 | Prof. Irina Pilvere
Rector
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