Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2019 - 2028

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: Associate Professor Kontoleon Karolos-Nikolaos
Department: School of Civil Engineering
Address: Laboratory of Building Construction & Building Physics, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Gr-57013
Tel: +302310995772
Fax: +30 2310 995772
Email: kontoleon@civil.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/
OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University (former Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences)N OSLO60Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name:
Address: P.O. Box 4, St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 67 23 50 00
Fax:
Email:international@hioa.no
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Associate Professor Kraniotis Dimitrios
Address:
Tel: +47 67 23 88 69
Email: dimkra@oslomet.no
General University Webpage: http://www.hioa.no
For Erasmus students: http://www.hioa.no/eng/Student
Course catalogue: http://www.hioa.no/eng/Studies/Search-for-Courses-Taught-in-English


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 THESSAL01N OSLO6007320732 - Building and civil engineering1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 6 months1 students x 6 monthsNo
N OSLO60G THESSAL0107320732 - Building and civil engineering1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 6 months1 students x 6 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 THESSAL01N OSLO6007320732 - Building and civil engineering2 staff member x 10 days2 staff member x 10 days
N OSLO60G THESSAL0107320732 - Building and civil engineering2 staff member x 10 days2 staff member x 10 days

Additional information:

ΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΜΟΝΟ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΕΑΡΙΝΟ ΕΞΑΜΗΝΟ

 

Housing:  
The deadline to apply for housing is 31 May 2024.  
Please find information on housing: https://student.oslomet.no/en/accommodation-for-international-students
 
 
 
Courses offered exchange students: 
Please find the available courses taught in English: https://www.oslomet.no/en/study/study-programmes?q=&exchange_student=1 
 
 
Information on visas and residence permits: 
Please find the information on: https://student.oslomet.no/en/pre-arrival-guide
 
Study at OsloMet: 
Please find more information on: https://www.oslomet.no/en/study/exchange-students
 
 
For more information about what it is like to study at OsloMet, please see our student stories https://www.oslomet.no/en/study/student-stories or check out the hashtag #LifeAtOsloMet on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lifeatoslomet/?hl=en 
 
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at: international@oslomet.no or your faculty contact. 



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
N OSLO60NorwegianEnglishB1 - Threshold

1st cycle students

N OSLO60NorwegianEnglishB2 - Vantage

2nd cycle students.

Norwegian B2 is applicable only if students plan to attend classes offered in Norwegian

N OSLO60NorwegianEnglishB2 - 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.

- 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. OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University (former Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences)

We have an infrastructure that enables us to welcome students with disabilities, please make sure you read the information provided on https://student.hioa.no/en/services-students-special-needs and contact us well in advance of the planned exchange period.



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
N OSLO60

15 April’*

1 October*



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.

OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University (former Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences)
2.

* Please note that these are the application deadlines and the dates by which the students must have handed in all their documents to OsloMet. We do not have any nomination deadline, but we do ask you to ensure your students are in time for the application deadline.

[* to be adapted in case of a trimester system]

The receiving institution will send its decision within 6 weeks of receiving applications (and any supporting documentation requested).

Provided that the student has applied within the deadline as mentioned above, the receiving institution (HiOA) will send its decision in time for the student to apply for accommodation within the deadline given cf 4 Housing below.

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

OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University (former Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences)

OsloMet uses two grading scales; one with letter grades equalling the ECTS-grading scale, the other with pass/fail values.  Cf https://student.hioa.no/en/explanation


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

N OSLO60 email: internationaloffice@hioa.no

http://www.hioa.no/eng/Student





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

N OSLO60 email: internationaloffice@hioa.no

European Health Insurance Card http://www.hioa.no/eng/Student





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

N OSLO60 email: bolig@sio.no

http://www.hioa.no/eng/Student/New-international-students/New-international-students2/Accommodation-for-international-students






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
N OSLO60Dr Egil Trømborg
Dean, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design