Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2015 - 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 ThessalonikiG THESSAL01Institutional 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: Professor Kovaios Dimitrios
Department: School of Agriculture
Address:
Tel: +302310998845
Fax:
Email: koveos@agro.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/
Cyprus University of TechnologyCY LIMASSO02Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Chrisostomou Charalambos
Address: P.O.Box 50329, 3603 Limassol, Cyprus
Tel: +357 25 00 25 38
Fax: +357 25 00 27 63
Email:erasmus@cut.ac.cy
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Assistant Professor Fotopoulos Vassilis
Address: Department of Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology and Food Science
Tel: +357 25 00 24 18
Email: vassilis.fotopoulos@cut.ac.cy
General University Webpage: http://www.cut.ac.cy/
For Erasmus students: http://erasmus.cut.ac.cy/
Course catalogue: http://erasmus.cut.ac.cy/course-catalogue-2/


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 THESSAL01CY LIMASSO0208 (6)08 (6) - Agriculture and Veterinary2nd 2 students x 4 monthsYes
CY LIMASSO02G THESSAL01081 (62)081 (62) - Agriculture, forestry and fishery2nd 2 students x 4 monthsYes


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 THESSAL01CY LIMASSO0208 (6)08 (6) - Agriculture and Veterinary2 staff member x 5 days
CY LIMASSO02G THESSAL01081 (62)081 (62) - Agriculture, forestry and fishery1 staff member x 5 days

Additional information:

SMP, STT: TBA



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]
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishX - No competence
CY LIMASSO02GreekEnglishB1 - Threshold
CY LIMASSO02GreekGreekB1 - Threshold
CY LIMASSO02GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
CY LIMASSO02GreekGreekB2 - 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

There are courses organized specifically for Erasmus+ students with the support of the EU at the beginning of each semester: in October and in March (beginners’ level). Moreover there are on-line courses at the beginning of each semester.

You can find more information at the School of Modern Greek Language of AUTh: http://smg.web.auth.gr/wordpress/?lang=en

Information on the website: http://ec.europa.eu/education/erasmus/doc902_en.htm

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. Cyprus University of Technology

http://www.cut.ac.cy/erasmus/data/

Language of Instruction 

Greek is the official language of instruction. Incoming students are encouraged to attend the Greek Language courses offered by the Language School of the University during the semesters.

 The Language Centre provides Greek Language courses annually, for all language levels, designed to offer adequate linguistic support to incoming students as well as staff interested to attend them. Courses are free of charge. Apart from Greek, incoming participants can attend English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and Russian language courses.

Incoming students are also expected to have knowledge of the English language up to level B1 at least. They should include in their application documents official language examination certificates such as TOEFL, IGCSE or other similar. In case these are not available the students must present a certificate from their home university which verifies their knowledge of English Language up to level B1 and at the same time indicate the courses and level of English attended on their Transcript of Records.

It is up to the host department to decide whether this certificate is considered enough for the student’s acceptance.

Currently the Department of Communication and Internet Studies offers an English semester of 24 ECTS during the spring semester. Certain courses are offered under Hotel and Tourism Management degree and Multimedia and Graphic Arts Degree.

Other CUT Departments may offer bibliography, assignments, tutorials and exams in English for certain courses that are pre-agreed with the academics in the relevant departments.

Courses

All courses taught at CUT are described in the official Language of the University, Greek. Course information can be also found in the web page of each department independently. A Course catalogue in English is updated on the website regularly so as to allow incoming participants to make well informed choices prior to mobility.

Course catalogue:http://www.cut.ac.cy/erasmus/?contentId=119640



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 THESSAL0130th June30th November
CY LIMASSO02

May 15th for academic year/ Fall Semester

October 31st for Spring Semester including Summer Placements



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.

Cyprus University of Technology
2.

The receiving institution will send its decision within [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.


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

Cyprus University of Technology

CY LIMASSO 02: http://erasmus.cut.ac.cy/erasmus-data-sheet/

 


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 THESSAL01Incoming 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
CY LIMASSO02

incoming@cut.ac.cy
tel: 00 357 25 00 20 44
fax: 00357 25 00 27 63

http://erasmus.cut.ac.cy/erasmus-data-sheet/



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 THESSAL01Incoming 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
CY LIMASSO02

incoming@cut.ac.cy
tel: 00 357 25 00 20 44
fax: 00357 25 00 27 63

Incoming Students are expected to deposit an Insurance fee EUR 10,00

http://erasmus.cut.ac.cy/erasmus-data-sheet/



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 THESSAL01Incoming 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
CY LIMASSO02

incoming@cut.ac.cy
tel: 00 357 25 00 20 44
fax: 00357 25 00 27 63

http://erasmus.cut.ac.cy/erasmus-data-sheet/




G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Prof. Dr. Despo Ath. Lialiou
Deputy Rector
CY LIMASSO02

Dr. Charalambos Chrisostomou

Director

Erasmus  Institutional Coordinator