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International Affairs/ International Office
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ø Erasmus Code of university
Ø homepage university
Ø presentation of university
Ø website for exchange
students (English)
Ø address of international
office
Ø weblink to international
office
Ø contact persons
Mrs Constantina Pierrakou
Mrs Ionna Georgiadou
Mrs Elena Koutousi
Ø weblink to academic
calendar
Ø orientation session
Ø beginning of classes
Ø exam period
General Informations
G THESSAL 01
www.auth.gr
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is a state institution established in
1925 during the First Greek Democracy under Decree no.3341/14.6.1925
which was ratified by the Fourth National Assembly, proposed by the Prime
Minster Alexander Papanastasiou.
Five faculties were initially set up; those of Theololy, Philosophy, Legal and
Economic Sciences, Physics and Mathematics and the Faculty of Medicine.
Since then many new faculties have been established covering a wide
range of humanities and applied sciences. The structure of the University
today, its range of activities and its size make it the largest and most
complex institution of higher education in the country. More than 70,000
students study in the University’s 40 school and the teaching and research
staff (professors, associate professors, lecturers and assistants) number
approximately 3,000. These numbers are supplemented by about 1,500
administrative and technical support staff.
International Office/ International Affairs
University Campus
GR-541 24 Thessaloniki
Under construction
responsible for contact data
Head of the Department of University Campus
International Relations and GR-541 24 Thessaloniki
Educational Programmes Phone: +30-2310-99 5291
Fax: +30-2310-99 5292
E-Mail: irep@auth.gr
Institutional Bilateral Agreements Phone: +30-2310-995293
Fax: +30-2310-995292
Email: ioan@auth.gr
Incoming Students Phone: +30-2310-995289
Fax: + 30-2310-995292
Email: elen@auth.gr
Academic Calendar in General
summer semester winter semester
st st st
1 March – 31 May 1 October – 31 January
June February
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Ø application documents
Ø weblink to documents
Ø deadline of application
Ø Erasmus Subject Area
Ø courses/ programmes open
to FHTW students taught in
English
Ø courses/ programmes
Ø weblink to course
description for FHTW
students
Ø language requirements
Ø intensive language course
Ø further information/ weblink
to language institute
Ø approximate expenses
per month (in € )
FHTW Berlin – University of Applied Sciences
International Affairs/ International Office
Application Procedure
Ø application form
Ø photos number of photos: 2
Ø official transcripts
Ø home university letter
Ø learning agreement
Before arrival:
Students who have been selected by their home Institution to study at the
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as Socrates/Erasmus exchange
students have to 1) fill in the a) Student Application form, b) Learning
Agreement, c) Housing Application form, d) Linguistic Integration form (if
interested) and send them by mail, fax, or e-mail to the Department of
International Relations and Educational Programmes and 2) get a
certificate from their home University stating that they have been selected
under the Socrates/Erasmus programme. This certificate is necessary for
their registration.
http://users.auth.gr/~elen/info/
summer semester: November 30 winter semester: June 30
Course of Studies
Ø Informatics, Computer Science
Ø Chemistry
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 Communication, and
School of Economics. In all the other cases, there are special arrangements
for Socrates/Erasmus students, small group of students or assignment of
essays in english with the use of English bibliography.
Information concerning courses and other academic matters can be
obtained at the web site of the University www.auth.gr/academics/
Ø Undergraduate
www.auth.gr/academics/
Language
¨ TOEFL score:
o IELTS score :
o other :
¨ available ¨ free (attached document) ¨ fees:
¨ location: School of Modern Greek Language
http://web.auth.gr/smg/
Cost of Living
Thessaloniki is known as a “friendly” city with an active cultural life. Beyond the
museums, there are numerous movie theaters, (foreign films are screened with
subtitles), several theaters, a state and a city orchestra, cafes, restaurants and bars.
It is estimated that, on the average, a Greek student spends at least 600 Euro per
month for private accommodation, utilities, food and transportation. The following list
includes the prices of some basic good that determine the cost of living:
accommodation See below
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food Restaurent meal 8,80

Bread (1kgr) 0,60
Milk (1lt) 1,00
Beef (1kgr) 5,87
Filter coffee (450gr) 4,40
6-egg pack 1,20
public transport Student bus-ticket 0,35
books
miscellaneous… Cinema ticket 6,50
Concert ticket 15,00

total per month Approx. 600

Accommodation
The lodging possibilities are basically three:
Our University can accommodate ERASMUS students in three dormitories:
1. “Efxinos Leschi”, 95 Vasilissis Olgas str., with
a) Single rooms at 6,50 € per day
b) Double rooms at 5,00 € per day / per person
c) Triple rooms at 4,00 € per day / per person
2. 7, K. Matsi str., with
a) Single rooms with bathroom at 7,5 € per day
b) Double rooms at 6,00 € per day / per person
3. 134, Kassandrou str., with
a) Single rooms with shared bathroom at 10,00 € per day
b) Single rooms with bathroom at 11,00 € per day
c) Double rooms at 7,00 € per day/per person
d)
Ø The residences (7, K. Matsi str. and 134, Kassandrou str.) are in walking distance from the University Campus
while Efxinos Leschi is 15 minutes far (by bus).
Ø The dormitories provide the students with blankets and bed linen and there is a common kitchen with all the
necessary equipment. There are also several card telephones for the students.
Ø In “ Efxinos Leschi” and in 134, Kassandrou str, there are also washing machines for the students.
Ø Foreign students are in principle guaranteed a single, double or triple room in one of the students’ residences
under the condition that a)the form has reached our Department before the main application deadlines for the
Autumn (June 30) and Spring (November 30) semesters and b) there are still free places at the students’
residences.
Ø The rent should be paid every three months in advance and no reimbursement will be made in case of early
departure. Please be sure that you are able to meet this payment otherwise, you cannot obtain the key of the
room.
Ø Shared Flats: There are private flats, rented by the owners directly to the students. Flats rented by separate
rooms are uncommon; therefore, the rent must be paid in total to the owner. The electricity, water and telephone
expenses are not included in the rent and will have to be paid separately to the owner. The flats usually have
blankets but not always bed linen and almost never towels.
Ø Our Department provides advice on privately rented property available in the area close to the University Campus.
Ø Students with dependents The majority of property available to accommodation services is for single people
only. Students seeking accommodation for dependents, such as spouse and children, should ensure that this is
mentioned in detail in the accommodation form. Do not attempt to bring dependents to Thessaloniki without first
securing accommodation. Due to the limited availability of family accommodation, a process which may prove
time consuming and very difficult.
Ø Students with special needs Students with special needs are required to submit details of any disability, which
may affect the type of accommodation suited to their particular needs together with the application for help in
finding accommodation.

Ø contact person Department of International Relations and Educational Programmes,

Ø Mrs. Constantina Pierrakou, Head of the Department, tel : +30 231 0995291
Ø Mrs. Ioanna Georgiadou, tel : +30 231 0995293
Ø Mrs. Elena Koutousi, tel : +30 231 0995289
Ø Mrs. Nikoletta Kapnizou, tel: +30 231 0995167).
Ø weblink to more elen@auth.gr
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Arrival
Ø recommended date for arrival:
winter semester: 30/9 summer semester : 28/2
Ø pick-up assistance: no

Registration:
Upon arrival all incoming students have first to register at the Erasmus Office where they will obtain the
“Certificate for the Admission as an Exchange student”.
After that, they can be enrolled at the School they have chosen.
The documents needed for the enrollment of exchange students at the Secretariat of the Faculty, are the
following:
Ø 4 photographs
Ø the “Certificate for the admission as a Socrates/Erasmus student” issued by the Erasmus Office of
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
The School’s Secretariat will provide students with the following:
Ø a student identification card “passo” which gives right of access to libraries, sport facilities and gives a
25% reduction in the fares of all means of transport (rail, bus, airplane).
Ø a student medical care booklet which gives free full medical care, including medication and
hospitalization. It should be noted however, that they have to contribute themselves approximately
25% on the cost of medication. Students originating from an EU Country which have the E111 or E128
certificate, may also be covered by the Social Security Institution (IKA)
Miscellaneous
Student Restaurant
Our university offers two free meals per day (lunch and supper) at the Student Restaurant. Visiting students
can take advantage of the Students’ restaurant, including free meals twice daily, lunch and supper on
weekdays and is open during the academic year.
For that service, students have to submit to the Meals Service of the University Students’ Club the relevant
certificate obtained by the Erasmus Office upon their registration, their student identification card “passo”
(which will be stamped) and one photograph.

Social Policy Committee of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

(www.auth.gr/spc/, e-mail: socialcom@ad.auth.gr, tel: +30 2310995360/5386)
The Social Committee of A.U.T.H, established from 1997, contributes to the following issues:
-confronting problems which maybe face the students of our University.
-strengthening the inner life of A.U.T.H
-connection of A.U.T.H. with the city of Thessaloniki
-cooperates with the foreign students of A.U.T.H
-cooperates and promotes issues of students with special needs
-enforces the cultural life of students’ groups
-organizes events/lectures for students
-established Center of Counseling and Psychological Support in the students’ club
-established Blood Bank of A.U.T.H
The Social Policy Committee reinforces the development of several interests of the University society and
contributes in everyway to set up the University as resort of scientific, cultural and social offer.

University Gymnasium The University Gymnasium (about 22 acres), including an indoor athletic center, is open
to students and staff and operates from September to June. All students have the opportunity to exercise and
take part in various sports such as Keep-fit, floor gymnastics for female students (modern, classical aerobic),
gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, handball, athletics, football, table tennis, weightlifting, ski, water sports
(swimming, water polo) and Greek traditional dances. The students have also access to a number of sports
facilities scattered in the city, including tennis, basketball courts and swimming pools. The following sports
centers are located within walking distance from the campus:

-National Swimming Pool (in the North of the University campus), tel: 231 0203126 (to-129),
-Kaftatzoglio Sports Stadium, tel: 231 0205535,
-YMCA, tel: 231 0274710 and 231 0275026

A.U.T.H Camping facilities During the summer the students can take use the A.U.T.H. camping facilities at
Poseidi in Halkidiki, a summer resort at a distance of about 150 km from Thessaloniki, at a very low cost. For
further information one can contact the secretary of the sports center at: 231 0991395, 231 0992672 or 231
0234530.
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