Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2026 - 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:
Email: erasmus-agreements@auth.gr
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Professor Panagiotou Nikolaos
Department: School of Journalism and Mass Media Studies
Address: EGNATIAS 46
Tel: +302310992058
Fax: 2310992098
Email: npanagiotou@jour.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/
Universidad de SalamancaE SALAMAN02Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Yildiz Sadak Efrem
Address: Cardenal Pla y Deniel nº 22, 1º, 37008 Salamanca, Spain
Tel: +34 670 608 280
Fax: +34 923 294 507
Email:erasmus@usal.es
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Ms Sanchez Garcia Maria Jose
Address:
Tel:
Email: socratesccss@usal.es & gestionIIAS@usal.es
General University Webpage: http://www.usal.es
For Erasmus students: http://www.usal.es/webusal/internacional
Course catalogue: http://www.usal.es/webusal/los_estudios


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 SALAMAN02032032 - Journalism and information1st 2nd 3 students x 6 monthsNo
E SALAMAN02G THESSAL01032032 - Journalism and information1st 2nd 3 students x 6 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 SALAMAN02032032 - Journalism and information2 staff member x 5 days3 staff member x 5 days
E SALAMAN02G THESSAL01032032 - Journalism and information2 staff member x 5 days3 staff member x 5 days

Additional information:

Ενημέρωσαν ότι: "We have around 54 ects in English for EQF 6 (Bachelor) in the faculty, but more related to Sociology and Anthropology degrees, Your degree students may also choose those subjects."

"At the moment there are not master level courses in English."

"The mobility for 2nd cycle included in this agreement is exclusively for the Master of USAL -Comunicacion Audiovisual: Investigacion e Innovacion. The language of instruction is Spanish but there are some courses in English available for Erasmus students in Sociology and Anthropology degrees."



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: B2]
Staff Mobility for Teaching
[Minimum recommended level: B2]
Comments about this language
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
E SALAMAN02SpanishEnglishB2 - Vantage
E SALAMAN02SpanishSpanishB1 - Threshold
E SALAMAN02SpanishEnglishB2 - 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 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.

- 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 Salamanca


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 THESSAL0115th May
Applications: 30th May
15th November
Applications: 30th November
E SALAMAN02


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 Salamanca
2.

The receiving institution will send its decision within max. six weeks after the receipt of the complete application.

3.

A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution no later than five 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

Universidad de Salamanca

1 full academic year = 60 credits

1 semester = 30 credits

 

The Spanish grading scale is from 0 to 10.

 

- 5 is the minimum passing grade.

- 0 to 4.99 – Fail (Suspenso)

- 5 to 6.99 - Sufficient to Satisfactory (Aprobado)

- 7 and 8.99 – Good (Notable)

- 9 to 10 – Very Good (Sobresaliente) / Excellent (Matrícula de Honor)

 

Matrícula de Honor: A special mention for outstanding performance limited to a maximum of 2 % of students registered in a given course unit group. When a student does not take the corresponding examination or final assessment, this is reflected as No Presentado (Absent). To pass a course unit, a student must receive a grade of at least 5 points out to 10.


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:
+30 2310 99 6727
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/students/info/visa_residence

E SALAMAN02Fernández Ortiz de Guinea Lina tel: +34 923 294 426
email: erasmus@usal.es

http://rel-int.usal.es/en/students/incoming-students/erasmus-student-mobility-for-studies





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:
+30 2310 99 6727
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/students/info/medical_care

E SALAMAN02Fernández Ortiz de Guinea Lina tel: +34 923 294 426
email: erasmus@usal.es

http://rel-int.usal.es/en/students/incoming-students/erasmus-student-mobility-for-studies





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:
+30 2310 99 6727
email: erasmus-incoming@auth.gr
https://eurep.auth.gr/en/accommodation-list

E SALAMAN02Fernández Ortiz de Guinea Lina tel: +34 923 294 426
email: erasmus@usal.es

http://www.usal.es/residen/

http://sou.usal.es/Alojamiento






G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Prof. Georgios Tzetzis
Vice Rector of Academic Affairs, Lifelong Learning, International Relations and Outreach
E SALAMAN02Vice-Rector for International Relations Efrem Yildiz Sadak
Institutional Coordinator