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. University of Leeds
Level of applicants
The majority of Erasmus exchange agreements with UK LEEDS01 are at undergraduate level and therefore it is rare students are allowed to take modules taught at PG level. It is at the discretion of the teaching department at the University of Leeds to allow Erasmus students a place on a postgraduate module.
Accommodation
The University of Leeds will offer Study Abroad students a place in University student accommodation subject to the students applying before the application deadline of April 15th.
Disabled students
The University of Leeds has a Disabled Students’ Assessment and Support team who can offer advice to incoming exchange students. Students should refer to the following website: http://www.equality.leeds.ac.uk/disabled-students/
Orientation programme
Incoming exchange students will be entitled to attend an orientation program at UL which will bring to the attention of Study Abroad students certain known risks e.g. health, personal safety and security, cultural sensitivities and emergency procedures including relevant contact telephone numbers. The orientation period will also include advice on academic matters such as academic integrity.
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 |
| UK LEEDS01 | 15th April | 31st 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.
University of Leeds
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The receiving institution will send its decision within 8 weeks
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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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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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| UK LEEDS01 | International Student Office LS2 9JT tel: +44 (0) 113 343 3930
email: internationalstudents@leeds.ac.uk
| http://studyabroad.leeds.ac.uk/incoming/what_you_need_to_know/visas/
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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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| UK LEEDS01 | Accommodation Office LS2 9JT tel: +44 113 343 7777
email: insurance@leeds.ac.uk
| http://www.leeds.ac.uk/insurance/
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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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| UK LEEDS01 | The Accommodation Office LS2 9JT tel: +44 113 343 7777
email: accom@leeds.ac.uk
| http://accommodation.leeds.ac.uk/
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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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| UK LEEDS01 | Mrs Liz Simpson
Study Abroad Manager
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