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
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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. The University of Manchester
All Erasmus students must be nominated by their home university. Once nominated they should apply online via the link on the following page: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/studyabroadandexchanges/erasmus/apply/
Students must be a current undergraduate of a university or college of higher education and be in good standing at that institution.
We normally require at least a B average. This average should be maintained during the period of study immediately preceding the semester or year to be spent at The University of Manchester.
English Language UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements
As most Erasmus students are EU nationals, they are able to enter the UK for study without a visa, and must therefore simply have a level of English in line with our requirements above.
A non-EU national applying to study at Manchester for a full academic year under the Erasmus programme whose first language is not English will need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate to show that they meet both The University of Manchester's and UKBA's minimum English language requirements.
Disability Support
Support is available to students and staff with any kind of disability, whether this be a physical or sensory impairment, medical condition, learning difficulty, mental health need, or any other condition which has a long-term adverse effect on study or work. The University's Disability Support Office is available to assist with any support needs.
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 MANCHES01 | 1st June | 1st November |
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.
The University of Manchester
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The receiving institution will send its decision within 4 weeks.
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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
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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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The University of ManchesterThe majority of course units at The University of Manchester are worth either 10 or 20 credits. As a general rule, one UK credit equates to 10 hours of work; a 10-credit course unit therefore requires 100 hours of study on average.
Students should note that the number of credits associated with a course does not relate to the number of contact hours (lectures, tutorials etc) per week as is the case in some education systems. The number of formal contact hours varies considerably between subjects. Course units within engineering and the sciences will normally have many more contact hours than course units in humanities, but the latter usually require the student to invest more time in library study.
As a guide for EU students:
- 10 Manchester credits = 5 ECTS credits
- 20 Manchester credits = 10 ECTS credits
- The University of Manchester grading scale is as follows:
Percentage mark | Class of degree | % of successful students |
70-100% | First (I) | 15 |
60-69% | Upper second (II.i) | 35 |
50-59% | Lower second (II.ii) | 35 |
40-49% | Third (III) | 15 |
35-39% | Marginal fail | 0 |
0-35% | Fail | 0 |
More details can be found at:
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/studyabroadandexchanges/exchange/course/gradingscale
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 MANCHES01 | Hargeaves Sophie tel: +44 161 275 5000 (option 1)
email: iat@manchester.ac.uk
| http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/apply/visas/
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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 MANCHES01 | Ihsan Zaba tel: +44 161 275 8262
email: zaba.ihsan@manchester.ac.uk
| http://www.manchester.ac.uk/international/arrival/*
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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 MANCHES01 | Accommodation Office . tel: +44 161 275 2888
email: accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
| http://www.accommodation.manchester.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 MANCHES01 | Mrs. Melanie O’Brien
Erasmus Institutional Coordinator
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