Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

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 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 Stergiou Angelos
Department: School of Law
Address: School of Law
Tel: +302310996535
Fax: 00302310288108
Email: ansterg@law.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/
Universidad de DeustoE BILBAO02Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: de la Rica Aspiunza Álvaro
Address: Universidad de Deusto / Deustuko Unibertsitatea, Avda. Universidades 24. 48007 Bilbao
Tel: +34 94 4139288
Fax:
Email:relint@deusto.es
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Professor SALAVERRI BEATRIZ
Address:
Tel: +34 944139407
Email: bsalaverri@deusto.es
General University Webpage: http://www.deusto.es
For Erasmus students: https://www.deusto.es/cs/Satellite/deusto/en/undergraduate-new-students/studies-undergraduates/international-relations/programa
Course catalogue: https://www.deusto.es/en/home/study/courses


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 THESSAL01E BILBAO020428 (380)0428 (380) - Law1st 1 students x 10 monthsNo
E BILBAO02G THESSAL010428 (380)0428 (380) - Law1st 1 students x 5 monthsNo


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 THESSAL01E BILBAO020428 (380)0428 (380) - Law
E BILBAO02G THESSAL010428 (380)0428 (380) - Law

Additional information:

SMP, STA, STT to be decided



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 THESSAL01GreekEnglishC1 - Effective Operational Proficiency
E BILBAO02SpanishEnglishB1 - 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 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. Universidad de Deusto

STUDENTS

  • To prepare the students’ arrival these are sent a Welcome E-mail with information and instructions on how to start preparing their stay with us (on-line form, how to apply for accommodation, information about Spanish courses and course catalogue, visa application, etc.).  The following documents will be required:

-          Copy of legal ID card or passport

-          Copy of European Health Insurance Card (only for EU citizens) and/or private insurance

-          Sending Institution´s statement of participation by the student in a mobility to UD specifying programme

-          Statement/Certificate/Proof of Enrollment in the Home University for the period of the mobility indicating: the field, the level and the year of studies

-          Scanned passport-sized photograph with white background saved as jpg file named with name and surname

-          Provisional Learning Agreement signed by Home University coordinators

 

 

  • Before the semester begins an Orientation Week is offered.  Meetings in Spanish and English are held.  In these meetings information is provided about steps to follow to register, learn how to use the ICTs the university offers, academic coordinators, Spanish courses, Sports, Culture possibilities, groups, etc.
  • Students are offered a Spanish intensive course before the semester begins.  Also a Regular course is offered throughout the semester.  Students take a placement upon arrival and they are placed in groups according to their level of the language.
  • The Student Service Office offers the Buddy Programme which enables local and international students to meet people from different countries, cultures and allows the students to get immerse in a new atmosphere, to enhance the university experience but above all, the personal experience. Those international students applying for the programme, will be assigned a Buddy, according to common hobbies or studies. The Buddy will advise and guide international students during their stay at UD.

 

 

STAFF

 

Guided Campus and Library tour are arranged in order to know the history and the facilities of the University.

Service for social action and inclusion

This service assists students who have social, personal or family issues that may affect their studies. The main goal of the service is to improve students' quality of life at this university through special attention to those who have specific problems or are in situations of disadvantage.

The aim is to ensure that all students are integrated in university life through joint work with other services.

      - Support for disabled students

      - Career guidance for disabled students

      - Focus on social needs

      - University Volunteer group



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
E BILBAO02

June 15th

November 15th



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.

Universidad de Deusto
2.

The receiving institution will send its decision within 4 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. [It should normally not exceed five weeks according to the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education guidelines]


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

Universidad de Deusto

Spanish university grading system

In the Spanish university system, students receive a mark for each subject on a scale of 0 to 10 with one decimal place. Each numerical grade corresponds to a descriptor as follows:

 

Suspenso: 0-4.9; Aprobado: 5-6.9; Notable: 7-8.9; Sobresaliente: 9-10; Matrícula de Honor is a grade of Sobresaliente plus a special mention.

 

The minimum pass mark for a subject is 5.(RD 1125 / 2003, BOE (Official Spanish Gazette) of 9/18/2003).

Note: “No presentado” means Not taken or Not Shown. The subject is therefore not passed.

 

Grade point average shown on the academic record

Depending on the year the degree programme is completed, the grade point average shown on the academic record and on the European Diploma Supplement is calculated according to one of the two systems:

 

On a scale of 0 to 10 (RD 1125/2003, BOE (Official Spanish Gazette) of 9/18/2003. A minimum grade of 5 is required to pass. Suspenso: 0-4.9.Aprobado: 5-6,9; Notable: 7- 8,9; Sobresaliente: 9-10; Matrícula de Honor: Sobresaliente plus special mention.

 

On a scale of 1 to 4 (RD 1267/1994, BOE (Official Spanish Gazette) of 6/11/1994). A minimum grade of 1 point is required to pass.Aprobado: 1 point, Notable: 2 points, Sobresaliente: 3 points, Matrícula de Honor: 4 points.

 

In both cases, the grade point average is the weighted average of the marks based on credits and is calculated as follows: The credits assigned to each subject are multiplied by the mark obtained. These amounts are added up and the sum is divided by the total number of 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 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
E BILBAO02

relint@deusto.es

+34 94 4139288

We are now updating our webpage and the link will be provided in due time



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
E BILBAO02

seguros@deusto.es

+34 944139147

We are now updating our webpage and the link will be provided in due time



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
E BILBAO02

ngaratea@deusto.es

+34 94 4139337

http://www.deusto.es/servlet/Satellite/Page/1291912006504/_ingl/%231291912006504/cx/UniversidadDeusto/Page/subHomeTPL




G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Prof. Dr. Despo Ath. Lialiou
Deputy Rector
E BILBAO02

Dr. Álvaro de la Rica Aspiunza

Vicerector for International Relations