Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2018 - 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, University Campus, Administration Building, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 995293
Fax: +30 2310 995292
Email: erasmus-agreements@auth.gr
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Temporary Teaching Staff Kavala Maria
Department: School of Political Sciences
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email: mgkavala@polsci.auth.gr
General University Webpage: http://www.auth.gr
For Erasmus+ students: https://eurep.auth.gr/en
Course catalogue: http://qa.auth.gr/en/studyguide/
Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din GalaţiRO GALATI01Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Assoc. Prof. STAN Steluta
Address: ERASMUS Office, 47 Domneasca St., room U106, 800008 Galati, Romania
Tel: +40 756 163 672 / +40 336 130 159
Fax: +40 236 461 353
Email:erasmus@ugal.ro
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Professor Enache George
Address: Faculty of History, Sociology and Theology, 111 Domneasca St., 800201 Galati, Romania
Tel: +40 788 944 141
Email: George.Enache@ugal.ro
General University Webpage: http://www.en.ugal.ro
For Erasmus students: http://www.en.ugal.ro/studies/erasmus/general-information
Course catalogue: http://www.en.ugal.ro/studies/erasmus/course-catalogue


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 THESSAL01RO GALATI01031031 - Social and behavioural sciences1st 2nd 2 students x 5 monthsNo
RO GALATI01G THESSAL01031031 - Social and behavioural sciences1st 2nd 2 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 THESSAL01RO GALATI01031031 - Social and behavioural sciences1st 2nd 1 staff member x 5 days
RO GALATI01G THESSAL01031031 - Social and behavioural sciences1st 2nd 1 staff member x 5 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 areaLanguage of instruction 1 Language of instruction 2 Student Mobility for Studies
[Minimum recommended level: B1]
Staff Mobility for Teaching
[Minimum recommended level: B2]
Comments about this language
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01GreekGreekB1 - Threshold
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
RO GALATI01RomanianEnglishB1 - 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 the 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 Communications, School of Economics and School of Political Sciences. In all other cases, there are special arrangements for 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 website of the University: http://www.auth.gr/en/faculties

Greek Language courses for Erasmus+ students

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


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. Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galaţi

Students: The sending institution should send a nomination letter (name, e-mail, area of study, period of study) to the Erasmus Office (erasmus@ugal.ro) prior to the nomination deadline. An invitation will be released upon home university request. Application forms are available on the website http://www.en.ugal.ro/studii/erasmus/incoming-students Signed forms must be sent by e-mail to: erasmus@ugal.ro

Students must arrive at least 3 days before the academic year/semester starts, but not during the weekends.

Students in Bachelor and Master study programs are allowed to attend courses of maximum 63 credits/academic year and 33 credits/semester.

Staff: Teaching and non-teaching staff should send (dan.scarpete@ugal.ro) their Teaching or Training Programme prior to their arrival at the University “Dunarea de Jos” of Galati. An invitation will be released upon staff request.

Disabled Students and Staff are welcome.



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 THESSAL01Nominations: 15th June
Applications: 30th June
Nominations: 15th November
Applications: 30th November
RO GALATI01

Nomination: 15 June Application: 15 July

Nomination: 15 December Application: 15 January



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.

Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galaţi
2.

University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati will send its decision within 4 weeks0

3.

A Transcript of Records will be issued by University "Dunarea de Jos" of Galati no later than 4 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

Universitatea „Dunărea de Jos” din Galaţi
Marks from 1 to 10 (1-4=Fail; 5-10=Pass)
The value of local credits corresponds to ECTS 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 THESSAL01Ms. 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

RO GALATI01Mrs. Petrescu Adriana tel: +40 756 063 672
email: erasmus@ugal.ro
Students from the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland do not need a visa or residence permit to enter Romania. Within 90 days after their arrival, they simply need to register within Immigration Office, providing a proof of su
http://www.en.ugal.ro/studii/erasmus/incoming-students/visa



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 THESSAL01Ms. 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

RO GALATI01Mrs. Petrescu Adriana tel: +40 756 063 672
email: erasmus@ugal.ro
Students should have a valid Health Insurance.
http://www.en.ugal.ro/studii/erasmus/incomi ng-students/insurance



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 THESSAL01Ms. 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

RO GALATI01Mrs. Petrescu Adriana tel: +40 756 063 672
email: erasmus@ugal.ro
http://www.en.ugal.ro/studii/erasmus/incoming-students/accommodation-erasmus




G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Professor, Dr Ariadni Stogiannidou
Vice Rector for Academic and Student Affairs
RO GALATI01Lecturer. Dr. Cezar Ionut Bichescu
Vice-Rector for International Relations