Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Agreement duration: 2015 - 2018

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 Thessaloniki	G THESSAL01	Institutional 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 Vlachos Dimitrios Department: School of Mechanical Engineering Address: Engineering School, Building D, P.O. Box 461, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece Tel: +302310995969 Fax: +302310996018 Email: vlachos1@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/
Yaşar Üniversitesi	TR IZMIR05	Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office: Full name: Akıntürk Merve Address: Universite Cad. No:37-39, 35100 Bornova Izmir TURKEY Tel: +90 232 5707439 Fax: +90 232 5707000 Email:merve.akinturk@yasar.edu.tr; erasmus@yasar.edu.tr	Departmental Coordinator: Full name: Dr. Staiou Effi Address: Industrial Engineering Department, Selcuk Yasar Campus, Universite Caddesi, No 35-37, Agacli Yol, Bornova, Izmir 35100 Turkey Tel: +90 2324115665 Email: effi.staiou@yasar.edu.tr	General University Webpage: http://www.yasar.edu.tr For Erasmus students: http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr Course catalogue: http://bologna.yasar.edu.tr/

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 THESSAL01	TR IZMIR05	071	071 - Engineering and engineering trades	1st 2nd	2 students x 5 months		No
TR IZMIR05	G THESSAL01	071	071 - Engineering and engineering trades	1st 2nd	2 students x 5 months		No

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 THESSAL01	TR IZMIR05	071	071 - Engineering and engineering trades	1st 2nd	1 staff member x 5 days	2 staff member x 7 days
TR IZMIR05	G THESSAL01	071	071 - Engineering and engineering trades	1st 2nd	1 staff member x 5 days	2 staff member x 7 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 area	Language 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 THESSAL01		Greek	English	B2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01		Greek	English		C1 - Effective Operational Proficiency
TR IZMIR05		Turkish	English	B1 - Threshold

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. Yaşar Üniversitesi

1. YU provides all the information (rules, regulations, procedures, requirements etc.) about incoming students/staff at the link: http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr. The students and staff are expected to follow the page and respect the indicated procedures.

2. Applications must be submitted online, http://applyerasmus.yasar.edu.tr . The original signed and stamped copies of the Application Form, Learning Agreement, Transcript of Records, copy of Health insurance valid in Turkey and 1 passport size photo must be posted to the Yasar University EU Center. Students should visit http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr before their mobility.

3. All the students must attend to the orientation programme and its activities organized during the semester. It is recognized in the ToR as the course “UFND 080- International Orientation Studies” (1 ECTS).

4. At the beginning of each semester, a full range of orientation programmes are held for new students to provide an insight into the university culture, as well as to introduce the academic, social, cultural, sporting and cultural activities available on campus.

5. Students are offered “SOFL 001-Turkish as a Second Language I” for fall and spring semester (3 ECTS) which is A1 Level and “SOFL 002-Turkish as a Second Language II” for spring semester which is A2 Level for practical usage (3 ECTS).

6. All the incoming students must have a health insurance which is valid in Turkey during the mobility period.

7. YU provides Mentor Programme which enables local and Erasmus students to meet people from different countries, cultures and allows the students to introduce a new atmosphere, to enhance the university experience but above all, the personal experience. All incoming students will be assigned a mentor. The mentor will advise and guide Erasmus students during their study at YU.

8. Yaşar University has a campus which offers relevant infrastructure for disabled people. Please inform the details of the disability before the mobility period starts (euc@yasar.edu.tr).

9. The Health Centre at the YU is the first place for students to go in case of any minor health related issues. Students are treated free of charge.

10. The Psychological Guidance and Counselling Unit prioritises the wellbeing of students in line with the health services offered at the university.

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
TR IZMIR05	30th June	15th 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.

Yaşar Üniversitesi

The receiving institution will send its decision within 4 weeks.

A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than 4 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

Yaşar Üniversitesi

Grading System at Yasar University and ECTS Conversion Table: http://bologna.yasar.edu.tr or http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr

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
TR IZMIR05	Etik Melike tel: +90 232 5707440 email: melike.olcayturk@yasar.edu.tr	http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr

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
TR IZMIR05	Etik Melike tel: +90 232 5707440 email: melike.olcayturk@yasar.edu.tr	http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr

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
TR IZMIR05	Etik Melike tel: +90 232 5707440 email: melike.olcayturk@yasar.edu.tr For dormitory: yurt@yasar.edu.tr	http://erasmus.yasar.edu.tr http://yurt.yasar.edu.tr/en/

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
TR IZMIR05	Prof.Dr. M.Cemali DİNÇER Rector