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Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2014 - 2018

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: Associate Professor Zarifis Georgios
Department: School of Philosophy and Pedagogy
Address: Old School of Philosophy Building, Office 208, GR-54124, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Tel: +302310997893
Fax: +30 2310 997463
Email: gzarifis@edlit.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/
Universitatea de Vest din TimişoaraRO TIMISOA01Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: DRAGOTESC Andra-Mirona
Address: Bd. Vasile Pȃrvan Nr.4, Timişoara-300223, Romȃnia
Tel: +40-256-592 352
Fax: +40-256-592 313
Email:andra.dragotesc@e-uvt.ro		Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Assistant Professor BORCA Claudia-Vasilica
Address: Bd. Vasile Pȃrvan Nr.4, Timişoara-300223, Romȃnia
Tel: +40-752-118820
Email: claudiaborca@gmail.com		General University Webpage: http://www.uvt.ro
For Erasmus students: http://ri.uvt.ro/erasmus-incoming-studenti-2/?lang=en
Course catalogue: http://ri.uvt.ro/?page_id=8868&lang=en


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 TIMISOA0101 (1)01 (1) - Education1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 6 months1 students x 3 monthsNo
RO TIMISOA01G THESSAL0101 (1)01 (1) - Education1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 6 months1 students x 3 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 TIMISOA0101 (1)01 (1) - Education1st 2nd 3rd 1 staff member x 5 days1 staff member x 5 days
RO TIMISOA01G THESSAL0101 (1)01 (1) - Education1st 2nd 3rd 1 staff member x 5 days1 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]
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishB2 - Vantage
G THESSAL01GreekEnglishC1 - Effective Operational Proficiency
RO TIMISOA01RomanianEnglishB1 - Threshold
RO TIMISOA01RomanianEnglishB2 - 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 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.

- 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 de Vest din Timişoara

The institution provides infrastructure for welcoming students and staff with disabilities.



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
RO TIMISOA01

July

December



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 de Vest din Timişoara
2.

The receiving institution will send its decision within 2 weeks.

3.

A Transcript of Records will be issued by the receiving institution 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 de Vest din Timişoara

ECTS grading scale:

 

ECTS

Grade

Romanian Grade

Definition

 

A

10

EXCELLENT

outstanding performance with only minor errors

B

9

VERY GOOD

above the average standard but with some errors

C

8

GOOD

generally sound work with a number of notable errors

D

6, 7

SATISFACTORY

fair but with significant shortcomings

E

5

SUFFICIENT

performance meets the minimum criteria

FX

4

FAIL

some more work required before the credit can be awarded

F

1 ÷ 3

FAIL

considerable further work is required

 

ECTS credits:

 

one semester

one full academic year

30 ECTS credits

60 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 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
RO TIMISOA01

Erasmus Incoming Officer:

Horaţiu HOT

Tel: +40-256-592 271

Fax: +40-256-592 313

E-mail: horatiu.hot@ri.uvt.ro

http://www.ri.uvt.ro/en/



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
RO TIMISOA01

Erasmus Incoming Officer:

Horaţiu HOT

Tel: +40-256-592 271

Fax: +40-256-592 313

E-mail: horatiu.hot@ri.uvt.ro

http://www.ri.uvt.ro/en/



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
RO TIMISOA01

Erasmus Incoming Officer:

Horaţiu HOT

Tel: +40-256-592 271

Fax: +40-256-592 313

E-mail: horatiu.hot@ri.uvt.ro

http://www.ri.uvt.ro/en/




G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code] 		Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Prof. Dr. Despo Ath. Lialiou
Deputy Rector
RO TIMISOA01

Andra-Mirona DRAGOTESC, PhD.

Erasmus Institutional Coordinator