Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries
Agreement duration: 2014 - 2029
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, Administration Βuilding, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 995293
Fax: +30 2310 995292
Email: Erasmus-agreements@auth.gr | Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Assistant Professor Tzoannopoulou Marina
Department: School of Journalism and Mass Media Studies
Address: 46 via Egnatia
Tel: +302310992061
Fax: +2310 992094
Email: marijo@jour.auth.gr | General University Webpage: http://www.auth.gr
For Erasmus+ students: http://www.eurep.auth.gr/index.php?lang=en
Course catalogue: http://qa.auth.gr/en/studyguide/ |
| Marmara Üniversitesi | TR ISTANBU05 | Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Professor TINAZ Nuri
Address: Marmara University Goztepe Campus Faculty of Engineering Building B 7th Floor 34722 Kuyubası/Istanbul
Tel: +90 216 345 2167
Fax: +90 216 541 9024
Email:erasmus@marmara.edu.tr | Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Dr. Nas Alparslan
Address: Faculty of Communication, 34365 Nisantasi / Istanbul - TURKEY
Tel: +90 212 233 0447 / 183
Email: alparslan.nas@marmara.edu.tr | General University Webpage: http://www.marmara.edu.tr
For Erasmus students: http://www.marmara.edu.tr/index_en.php
Course catalogue: http://llp.marmara.edu.tr/Program/programlar-hakkinda-bilgi/lisans-915002 |
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 ISTANBU05 | 032 (32) | 032 (32) - Journalism and information | 1st 2nd | 2 students x 5 months | | No |
| TR ISTANBU05 | G THESSAL01 | 032 (32) | 032 (32) - Journalism and information | 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 ISTANBU05 | 032 (32) | 032 (32) - Journalism and information | 1st 2nd | 1 staff member x 10 days | |
| TR ISTANBU05 | G THESSAL01 | 032 (32) | 032 (32) - Journalism and information | 1st 2nd | 1 staff member x 10 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] |
| G THESSAL01 | | Greek | English | B2 - Vantage | |
| G THESSAL01 | | Greek | English | | C1 - Effective Operational Proficiency |
| TR ISTANBU05 | | Turkish | English | B1 - Threshold | |
| TR ISTANBU05 | | Turkish | English | | B2 - 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 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 Communication, and School of Economics. In all other cases, there are special arrangements for LLP/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 web site of the University http://www.auth.gr/en/faculties
Greek Language courses for Erasmus+ students
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.
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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.
- 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. Marmara Üniversitesi
Marmara University International/Erasmus Office offers a special Turkish Language Course (5 ECTS) free of charge for incoming students each semester in two different levels. In this way, the international students easily and quickly adapt to the daily life in Turkey, as well as into the academic world of our university.
Orientation Days are organized for exchange students for having a better start to their studies in our university. Participation is recommended.
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 | 30th June | 30th November |
| TR ISTANBU05 | 15th May | 25th 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.
Marmara Üniversitesi
2.
After having received the application form the Letter of Acceptance will be send within 6 weeks.
3.
A Transcript of Records will be issued by TR ISTANBU 05 no later than the end of March for the 1st semester students, and no later than the end of September for the 2nd semester and full year students, 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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Marmara ÜniversitesiMarmara University grading scale and the equivalent ECTS grades are given below:
ECTS Grade
Marmara University
Grades
Marks / Letter / Coefficient
Definition
A
90-100 /AA / 4.00
EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors
B
85-89 /BA / 3.50
VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors
80-84 /BB / 3.00
C
75-79 /CB / 2.50
GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors
65-74 /CC / 2.00
D
55-64 /DC / 1.50
SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings
E
50-54 /DD / 1.00
SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria
FX
45-49 /FD / 0.50
FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded
F
0 - 44 /FF / 0.00
FAIL - considerable further work is required
ECTS credits:
1 full academic year=60 credits 1 semester=30 credits
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 | Incoming Students:
Ms. Sofia Fourlari tel. +30 2310995166
Ms. Vasiliki Mpoukla tel. +30 2310 991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr | http://www.eurep.auth.gr/index.php?lang=en |
| TR ISTANBU05 | International Office Erasmus Incoming Department erasmus.incoming@marmara.edu.tr Phone:+90 216 345 2167 | http://international.marmara.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 | Incoming Students:
Ms. Sofia Fourlari tel. +30 2310995166
Ms. Vasiliki Mpoukla tel. +30 2310 991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr | http://www.eurep.auth.gr/index.php?lang=en |
| TR ISTANBU05 | International Office Erasmus Incoming Department Email:erasmus.incoming@marmara.edu.tr Phone:+90 216 345 2167 | http://international.marmara.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 | Incoming Students:
Ms. Sofia Fourlari tel. +30 2310995166
Ms. Vasiliki Mpoukla tel. +30 2310 991391
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr | http://eurep.auth.gr/en/accommodation-list |
| TR ISTANBU05 | International Office Erasmus Incoming Department Email:erasmus.incoming@marmara.edu.tr Phone:+90 216 345 2167 | http://international.marmara.edu.tr/ |
G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)
Institution
[Erasmus code] | Name, function | Date | Signature |
| G THESSAL01 | Prof. Dr. Despo Ath. Lialiou
Deputy Rector | | |
| TR ISTANBU05 | Dr. Arzu Baloğlu Institutional Coordinator | | |