Information Package
Fact Sheet
This information is addressed to you who are preparing your study period at the University of Macedonia in the framework of the ERASMUS+/Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals program. The Erasmus team wishes you an interesting and successful time studying and an enjoyable stay!
We are pleased that you have decided to study at University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki within the framework of the ERASMUS program and welcome you most warmly. Adjusting to a new University, with a system which is probably very different from your own, is never easy and you should be ready to face a few problems and changes as you adapt.
Your main point of reference within the University is the so-called Departmental Administrative Coordinator for Erasmus. He/she will provide advice and practical assistance and is your most important contact person. You will receive all of the relevant information from him/her and he/she is responsible for issuing all certificates and transcripts. Remember, your can provide advice as to where to go and who to see, as well as general hints and help!
For information relating to academic issues, you should contact the Departmental Academic Coordinator who activated your exchange.
Moreover, detailed information on courses themselves can be obtained from Departmental syllabis that can be downloaded from the website of the UOM.
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General Information |
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Full Legal Name of Institution |
UNIVERSITY OF MACEDONIA ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑΣ |
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Erasmus Code |
G THESSAL02 |
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Erasmus Charter Number/ PIC/ OID |
Ref. Ares(2021)1526882 – 27/02/2021, 999874352, E10208918 |
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Website |
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Address |
156 Egnatia Str. 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece |
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Rector |
Professor Stylianos D. Katranidis |
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Erasmus Institutional Coordinator/KA1 |
Associate Professor Theologos Dergiades, Vice Rector of Student Welfare and Lifelong Learning |
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Department of International & Public Relations |
Mariet Vaina, Head of the Department |
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Phone |
+30 2310 891 245 |
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mariet@uom.edu.gr |
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Website |
https://www.uom.gr/en/pubrel |
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Erasmus Office-Project Managers/KA1 |
Maria Chanioti, Aggeliki Koutsi, Evi Lada |
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Contact information |
Administration Building, Z 102 office, 1st floor |
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Phone |
+30 2310 891 223, 307, 225 |
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erasmus@uom.edu.gr |
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Website |
https://www.uom.gr/en/erasmus-office |
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Academic Information |
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Language of instruction |
The official teaching language at the UoM is Greek. All our faculties offer English courses to incoming Erasmus students (see course list). Minimum language level required: B2. |
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Academic Year |
According to the legal Framework each semester must last at least 13 complete present weeks of teaching activity. |
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Course List |
https://www.uom.gr/en/erasmus-office/course-list |
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Assessment |
Students are evaluated at the end of the semester as well as continuously throughout the semester. Exams are mostly written, but are sometimes conducted orally, or as take-home assignments. |
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Grading system |
The grading system is numerical, from zero to ten. The passing grades are from five to ten. Students who fail in an exam in February and in June can repeat exams in September. The following table shows the grading system for the evaluation of foreign students studying at the University of Macedonia under the ERASMUS+ programme: |
Macedonia under the ERASMUS+ programme:
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ECTS Grading Scale |
Grades in UOM |
Definition |
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A |
10-8,5 |
excellent |
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B |
8,49-6,5 |
very good |
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C |
6,49-5 |
good |
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D |
4,99-1 |
fail |
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Academic calendar |
Academic year 2024/2025 (d/m/y) |
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Winter Semester |
30/09/2024 - 10/01/2025 |
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Spring Semester |
17/02/2025 - 30/05/2025 |
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1st examination session |
20/01/2025 - 14/02/2025 |
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2nd examination session |
10/06/2025 - 04/07/2025 |
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3rd examination session (repetitive period) |
September 2025 |
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National Holidays |
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St. Demetrius’ Day (Religious Holiday) |
26th of October |
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National Holiday |
28th of October |
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Student’s Uprising |
17th of November |
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Christmas Holidays |
23rd of December until 6th of January |
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Religious School Day |
30th of January |
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Clean Monday (Ash Monday) |
3rd of March |
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National holiday |
25th of March |
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Easter holidays |
From the Monday before to the Sunday after Easter (13/4/2025-27/4/2025) |
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Labour Day |
1st of May |
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Holy Spirit Day |
9th of June |
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Nomination and Application deadlines for exchange students |
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Fall semester and full academic year |
Nomination deadline: June 1st & Application deadline: June 20th |
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Spring semester |
Nomination deadline: November 1st & Application deadline: November 20th |
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General information |
https://www.uom.gr/en/erasmus-office/applying |
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Registration |
https://www.uom.gr/en/erasmus-office/whilst-you-are-here |
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Accommodation |
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Private Housing |
University of Macedonia is not a campus University and due to the shortage of housing, a majority of the exchange students will be accommodated off campus. Prices range from 400 to 600 per month. Alternative option would be to share room with fellow students. Erasmus Student Network-ESN can be of great assistance. Contact info: uom@esnthessaloniki.gr Website: http://uom.esngreece.gr/ |
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Kalamaria Facilities |
Students interested in using the housing services of the Student Accommodation at Kalamaria (a limited number of available rooms) must submit their application form to the University Student Welfare Department (E-mail: estia1@uom.edu.gr ). The Erasmus office supports exchange students through this procedure. Contact info: erasmus@uom.edu.gr |
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Visa requirements |
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EU citizens |
Students and citizens from the EU are not required to have a student visa to enter Greece. However, a valid ID or passport, is necessary. |
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Non-EU citizens |
The maximum length of stay in Greece for non-EU students is up to 3 (three) months, 90 (ninety) days. Students who wish to extend their stay are required to obtain a Resident's Permit from the One Stop Service of the Aliens and Immigration Department Address: Taki Oikonomidi Str. 1, 54008 Thessaloniki Email: dam-the@damt.gov.gr Ministry of Foreign Affairs -Visa and Residence Permit Guide for Students EU Immigration Portal: https://ec.europa.eu/immigration/country-specific-information/greece/researcher_en |
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Contact information for incoming students |
erasmus@uom.edu.gr |
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Health insurance |
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EU citizens |
Students are entitled to medical services on the bases of the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) which covers the entire study period. This card is available through the respective Health Board (Health Insurance Institutions) in your home country. Visit the EHIC website for information on how to obtain the card in your country or contact your home institution. |
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Non-EU citizens |
The participants are solely responsible for the insurance costs from the grant received for the realization of the mobility activity, if not covered by other means. The University of Macedonia does not cover health insurance for International Students. •Health Insurance Coverage [Mandatory for studies and traineeships] •General Liability Insurance Coverage for Third Party [Optional for studies, mandatory for traineeships] •Personal Accident Insurance coverage [Optional for studies, mandatory for traineeships] The Participant should ask if the Sending Institution (Home Institution) covers any type of the above mentioned types of Insurance, otherwise the participants themselves are responsible for their insurance. |
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Cost of living |
Estimated monthly budget |
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Rent (shared) |
~250€, |
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Rent (single use) |
~500€, |
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Transportation |
~ 14€ (monthly bus pass) Bus services that lead to the University of Macedonia are: 2,7,8,10,12,14,27,31 |
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Other expenses |
~500€ |
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Food services |
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The University of Macedonia has its own restaurant within the premises, which serves 3 daily meals: breakfast/lunch/dinner. Only students you have obtained a student ID card can use the food services. The restaurant is open on weekdays as well as Saturdays and Sundays. |
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Cost per day |
3,5€ |
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Cost per week |
18€ |
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Academic Erasmus Coordinators (Bilateral Agreements, Incoming Students) |
ERASMUS+/Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals |
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Department of Economics |
Aggeliki Nikolaou, Professor |
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Contact information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 776 E-mail: agelike@uom.gr |
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Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies |
Eleni Sideri, Assistant Professor Leonidas Karakatsanis, Assistant Professor |
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Phone: +30 2310 891 439 E-mail: elasideri@uom.edu.gr Phone: +30 2310 891 888 E-mail: lkarak@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Applied Informatics |
Christos Georgiadis, Professor |
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Contact information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 869 E-mail: geor@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Business Administration |
Christos Vasiliadis, Professor |
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Contact Information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 581 E-mail: chris@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Accounting and Finance |
Panagiotis Tahinakis, Professor Nikolaos Protogeros, Professor |
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Contact Information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 564 E-mail: tachinakis@uom.edu.gr
Phone: +30 2310 891 681 E-mail: proto@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of International and European Studies |
Konstantinos Zarras, Assistant Professor (responsible for studies) Sofia Boutsiouki, Associate Professor(responsible for traineeships) |
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Contact Information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 476 E-mail: kzarras@uom.edu.gr
Phone: +30 2310 891 402 E-mail: sofiab@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Educational and Social Policy |
Panagiotis Varsamis, Assistant Professor |
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Contact Information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 360 E-mail: varsamis@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Music Science and Art |
Elena Papandreou, Professor (responsible for KA131) Maria Meligkopoulou, Assistant Professor (responsible for KA171) |
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Contact Information |
Phone: +30 2310 891 401 E-mail: papandre@uom.edu.gr
Phone: +30 2310 891 410 E-mail: mariamelig@uom.edu.gr |
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Administrative Erasmus Coordinators (Bilateral Agreements, Incoming Students) |
ERASMUS+/Key Action 1: Learning Mobility of Individuals |
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Department of Economics |
Maria Kargioti |
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Contact information |
office 305, 3rd floor Phone: +30 2310 891 798 E-mail: makar@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Balkan, Slavic and Oriental Studies |
Anna Moumtzoglou |
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Contact Information |
office 214Β, 2nd floor Phone: +30 2310 891 778 E-mail: anna@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Applied Informatics |
Alcmini Psatha |
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Contact information |
office 236, 2nd floor Phone: +30 2310 891 864 E-mail: alcmini@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Business Administration |
Natasha Karagouni |
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Contact Information |
office 411, 4th floor Phone: +30 2310 891 598 E-mail: natash@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Accounting and Finance |
Efstratios Karatzidis |
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Contact Information |
office 422, 4th floor Phone: +30 2310 891 615 E-mail: kstratos@uom.gr |
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Department of International and European Studies |
Dimitrios Vagianos |
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Contact Information |
office 435, 4th floor Phone: +30 2310 891 489 E-mail: vagianos@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Educational and Social Policy |
Isavella Kotini |
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Contact Information |
E-mail: kotini@uom.edu.gr |
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Department of Music Science and Art |
Triantafyllidis Savvas |
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Contact Information |
office 9 /mezzanine Phone: +30 2310 891 281 E-mail: s.triadis@uom.edu.gr |
We hope you enjoy reading this prospectus and find it useful!
If you would like more information, please e-mail your Departmental Administrative Erasmus Coordinator.
