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.
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. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
- The Language Courses, taken at the University of Groningen, might be included in the Student Learning Agreements but its marks will not be part of the Regular Transcript of Records that each Faculty/School will send to the partner at the end of the stay of the student. An additional document should be provided by the specific Department.
- Incoming Erasmus students should select 100% of the course units in their Learning Agreement from study programs at the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Exchange students have limited acces to course units from other faculties even though included in FSE degree programs. Exchange students can select 1 or 2 courses per semester up to a maximum of 30% of the total study program, depending on the approval of the other faculty.
The University of Groningen welcomes students and staff with disabilities, providing information and assistance. Further information is available at:
http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/studying-with-disability/
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 |
NL GRONING01 | Nominations: April 15th Applications: May 1st | Nominations: October 15th Applications: November 1st |
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.
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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Nominated students who submitted by e-mail a fully completed & signed application package, will receive an Acceptance Letter and additional information, within 5 weeks after the deadline has passed. Application packages of students who have not been nominated will not be accepted.
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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
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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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Rijksuniversiteit GroningenNL GRONING01: A student’s workload is measured in ECTS credits. According to Dutch law, one credit represents 28 hours of work and 60 credits represent one year of full-time study. The academic year lasts 42 weeks.
The grading system used in the Netherlands is on a scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (outstanding). The lowest passing grade is 6; 9s are seldom given and 10s are extremely rare. Grades 1-3 are hardly ever used.
http://www.rug.nl/education/find-out-more/studying-at-university/workload
For each degree programme at the University of Groningen the ECTS grading table is available. The grading table for the field(s) of study/ subject Area(s) under B. may be added (ProGRESS).
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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NL GRONING01 | International Service Desk email: isd@rug.nl
| http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/visa-immigration/
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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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NL GRONING01 | International Service Desk email: isd@rug.nl
| http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/health-insurance/
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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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NL GRONING01 | Faculty contact person SSH: Henriëtte Mulderemail: Exchange.science@rug.nl
| http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/getting-started/accommodation http://www.sshxl.nl
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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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NL GRONING01 | Regine van Groningen Erasmus institutional coordinator
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