Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries

Inter-institutional agreement between programme countries


Agreement duration: 2014 - 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, Administration Βuilding, 54124, Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2310 995293
Fax: +30 2310 995292
Email: Erasmus-agreements@auth.gr
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Assistant Professor Desylla Louiza
Department: School of English Language and Literature
Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Email: ldesilla@enl.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/
New Bulgarian UniversityBG SOFIA02Institutional Coordinator/Head of International Office:
Full name: Tzvetkova Marieta
Address: Montevideo Str. 21, 1618 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: +359 2 8110222
Fax: +359 2 8110260
Email:erasmus@nbu.bg, mcvetkova@nbu.bg; skaldaramova@nbu.bg
Departmental Coordinator:
Full name: Associate Professor Kirova Pravda
Address:
Tel: +359 28110222
Email: pkirova@nbu.bg
General University Webpage: http://www.nbu.bg
For Erasmus students: http://www.nbu.bg/en
Course catalogue: http://www.nbu.bg/en/programs-of-study/programs


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 THESSAL01BG SOFIA020211 (213)0211 (213) - Audio-visual techniques and media production1st 2nd 3rd 2 students x 6 monthsNo
BG SOFIA02G THESSAL010211 (213)0211 (213) - Audio-visual techniques and media production1st 2nd 3rd 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 THESSAL01BG SOFIA020211 (213)0211 (213) - Audio-visual techniques and media production1st 2nd 3rd 1 staff member x 10 days
BG SOFIA02G THESSAL010211 (213)0211 (213) - Audio-visual techniques and media production1st 2nd 3rd 1 staff member x 7 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
BG SOFIA02BulgarianEnglishB1 - Threshold
BG SOFIA02BulgarianEnglishB2 - 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.

- 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. New Bulgarian University

Students with disabilities: NBU offers a favourable environment for students with disabilities and gradually broadens its scope – on one hand, in NBU function loading and motorized platforms, an elevator, WC for people with disabilities, specialized services at the library (incl. equipment and tactyl path) for students with impaired vision and complete online administrative service. On the other hand, the philosophy of the university is to treat students with disabilities equally to the rest of the students. The latter empowers them to participate actively in the student’s life and events without feeling different or weaker.

Courses at the New Bulgarian University are normally taught in Bulgarian. However, there are courses in other languages too, especially at the Foreign Language Departments, Department of Political Sciences (courses in English and French), Department of Cognitive Science and Psychology, Department of Mass Communications, Department of Computer Sciences, Department of Music. In all the other cases, there are special arrangements for Erasmus students, such as assignment of essays in English with the use of English bibliography in small group 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

Bulgarian Language courses for Erasmus students

Every fall semester a Bulgarian Language Course for beginners takes place at New Bulgarian University.



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
BG SOFIA02

1st June

1st 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.

New Bulgarian University
2.

Following the receipt of the paper application (printed online application), the NBU 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 ended 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

New Bulgarian University

A scale of 1 to 6 applies to the marks of each subject in Bulgarian Higher Education 

ECTS Grade A = 5.50 - 6 excellent

 

ECTS Grade B = 5.20 - 5.49 very good

ECTS Grade C = 4.40 - 5.19 good

ECTS Grade D = 3.60 - 4.39 satisfactory

ECTS Grade E = 2.80 - 3.59 sufficient

ECTS Grade F = 2.00 - 2.79 FAIL

1 semester = 30 credits

1 course = 3 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
BG SOFIA02

Maria Cholakova

Erasmus Specialist

New Bulgarian University Erasmus office, Montevideo Str. 21

Tel: +359 2 8110687

E-mail: erasmus@nbu.bg

http://www.mfa.bg/en/pages/44/index.html



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
BG SOFIA02

Maria Cholakova

Erasmus Specialist

New Bulgarian University Erasmus office, Montevideo Str. 21

Tel: +359 2 8110687

E-mail: erasmus@nbu.bg

http://www.en.nhif.bg/web/guest/home



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
BG SOFIA02

Maria Cholakova

Erasmus Specialist

New Bulgarian University Erasmus office, Montevideo Str. 21

Tel: +359 2 8110687

E-mail: erasmus@nbu.bg

http://www.nbu.bg/index.php?l=994&lang=1

https://www.facebook.com/groups/129715713837442/




G. SIGNATURES OF THE INSTITUTIONS (legal representatives)

Institution
[Erasmus code]
Name, functionDate Signature
G THESSAL01Prof. Dr. Despo Ath. Lialiou
Deputy Rector
BG SOFIA02

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Plamen Bochkov

Rector