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 Worcester
UK WORCEST 01
Student nomination and application: Nominations should be emailed to Clare Perkins clare.perkins@worc.ac.uk. The application process will then be emailed to each student and the Coordinator. For more information please see this website: http://www.worc.ac.uk/community/study-abroad-exchanges-summer-schools.html
Staff nomination and application: Nominations should be emailed to Clare Perkins clare.perkins@worc.ac.uk who will then coordinate the review of the proposed activity by the relevant Institute. Once this has been completed and accepted, Clare Perkins will sign the relevant documents (Agreement, Confirmation of Teaching etc.).
The University of Worcester has a range of student services including Firstpoint (an initial point of contact for all student enquires), Money Advice, Careers, Counselling and Mental Health Service etc. The Disability and Dyslexia Service which is able to support students with a range of needs. There is more information on this website: http://www.worcester.ac.uk/student-services/disability-and-dyslexia.htm
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 WORCEST01 | End of April | End of 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 Worcester
2.
UK WORCEST 01 will send its decision within 5 weeks.
3.
UK WORCEST 01 will issue a transcript of records no later than 5 weeks after the assessment period has finished.
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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University of WorcesterModules at the University of Worcester are normally measured in credits. Undergraduate modules are either 15 or 30 credits. Each credit is worth 0.5 ECTS. As such a 15 credit module is worth 7.5 ECTS and a 30 credit module is worth 15 ECTS.
Actual mark | Actual Grade | ECTS Grades |
19 | A+ | A |
18 | A | A |
17 | A- | A |
16 | B+ | B |
15 | B | B |
14 | B- | B |
13 | C+ | C |
12 | C | C |
11 | C- | C |
10 | D+ | D |
9 | D | D |
8 | D- | E |
7 | E | FX / F |
6 | F | FX / F |
5 | F | FX / F |
2 | G | FX / F |
0 | H | FX / F |
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 WORCEST01 | Graddon Deb tel: +44 (0)1905 542743
email: d.graddon@worc.ac.uk
| http://www.worcester.ac.uk/community/international-exchanges.html
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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 WORCEST01 | Perkins Clare tel: +44 (0)1905 855146
email: clare.perkins@worc.ac.uk
| http://www.worc.ac.uk/community/study-abroad-exchanges-summer-schools.html
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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 WORCEST01 | Perkins Clare tel: +44 (0)1905 855146
email: clare.perkins@worc.ac.uk
Information regarding accommodation options will be detailed in each student’s acceptance letter. For information on accommodation for staff, please email Clare Perkins
| For student accommodation: http://www.worc.ac.uk/your-home/living-in-halls.html
For staff accommodation: clare.perkins@worc.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 WORCEST01 | Mrs Catherine Hyde
Head of International Experience
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