The University of Macedonia is a relatively recent but highly dynamic institution that has already marked its presence in Greece, the Balkan area and the rest of Europe. It shows intense research activity and it is a member of prestigious international higher education organizations. The University of Macedonia also collaborates on a bilateral basis with many Universities (in alphabetical order: Universities in Albania, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Romania, Russian Federation, UK, USA, Serbia) but also within the framework of European Union programs.

 

Participation in EU and International Programs

The University participates in many inter-university Erasmus+ programs / Key Action 1: Learning mobility of individuals as coordinators or members. In particular, the University participates in Erasmus-ECTS, Alfa, ADAPT, Leonardo, Tempus, Med-Campus programs in the Lifelong Education Program and it holds two Jean Monnet Chairs. Every year the University participates in Europe's largest university and student fairs, such as the Brussels “Salon des Etudiants”, the Geneva Student Exhibition (EDUCA), the International Educational Exhibition of Nicosia, the American University Student Exhibition in Bulgaria etc.

Bilateral Agreements on co-operation with Universities

The University of Macedonia has entered into cooperation with the following Universities: 

1. Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
2. Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
3. University of Novi Sad and Mazaryk University, Czech Republic
4. Diplomatic Institute of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
5. New Bulgarian University, Bulgaria
6. Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
   • program specific agreement for student and faculty exchange
7. Long Island University(LIU), USA
8. Missouri State University, USA
9. National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
10. Kalmyk State University, Russia
11. University Tomsk State, Tomsk, Russia
12. University of Kimep, Kazakhstan
13. University of Kragujevac, Serbia
14. University of Belgrade, Serbia
15. University of Lodz, Poland
16. Universitatea "Lucian Blaga" din Sibiu, Romania
17. Taurida National V.I. Vernadsky University, Ukraine
18. Vilnius Business Law Academy, Lithuania
19. University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Uzbekistan
20. European University of Cyprus
21. Cyprus University of Technology
22. Charles Darwin University, Australia
23. Faculty of Philosophy, Lomonosov Moscow State University
24. Sofia University St.Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria
25. University of Concordia, Canada
26. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, USA
27. Otto-Friedrich-Universitaet, Bamberg, Germany
28. Institute of Balkan Studies and Center of Thracology - Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
29. Mohammed V University - Rabat
30. Gnesins Russian Academy of Music, Moscow Russia
31. Frederick University, Nicosia, Cyprus
32. University of Banja Luka, The Republic of Srpska, Bosnia & Herzegovina
33. Tashkent State University of Economics, Republic of Uzbekistan
34. Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies, Melbourne, Australia
35. Ion Mincu, Architecture and Urban Planning, Bucharest, Romania
36. Aix-Marseille University, France, Lumière University, France & French Institute of Thessaloniki (CREABALK)

Bilateral Agreements. Cooperation with Associations and local agencies

 

1. Association of Information Technology Companies of Northern Greece
2. Integrity Pact- Hellas
3. National Theatre of Northern Greece
4. Greek People Management Association (GPMA)-branch of N. Greece
5. Municipality of Thessaloniki and Praxsis NGO
6. Thessaloniki International Fair- HELEXPO S.A
7. Society for Macedonian Studies
8. Foundation of the Museum for the Macedonian Struggle
9. Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies
10. Hellenic Agency for Local Development and Local Government
11. 'OK!THESS'
12. Panhellenic Federation of Macedonian Cultural Associations
13. Panhellenic Association of Educators of Pontiac Descent
14. French Institute of Thessaloniki
15. Larissa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
16. Municipality of Drama
17. Greek Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles
18. Municipality of Serres
19. Center for Hellenic Studies PAIDEIA, USA
20. Federation of Greek Pontian Associations in Europe & Panhellenic Association of Educators of Pontiac Descent
21. THESSALONIKI CONVENTION BUREAU (TCB)
22. Economic Chamber of Greece- Regional Division of Central Macedonia
23. Center for Research and Technology Hellas/ Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT)
24. Municipality of Pulaia- Chortiatis
25. Thessaloniki Concert Hall
26. Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications of the National Center of Scientific Research 'Dimokritos'
27. Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra
    
28. 'Byzantine Thessaloniki', civil partnership with non-profitmaking aims
29. Special Education Center
    
30. Movement for the Disabled- 'Drasi gia to kati allo'
    
31. Sensory Friendly Entertainment/ The Happy Art civic non-profit-making organization
    
32. Thessaloniki Film Festival
    
33. Special Vocational Rehabilitation Laboratory 'Panagia Eleousa'
    

 Membership in International Organizations

 

The University is a member of the following International Organizations:

1. EUA (European University Association): EUA was formed as the result of a merger between the Association of European Universities (CRE) and the Confederation of European Union Rectors’ Conferences.

2. IAU (International Association of Universities).

3. CUM (Community of Mediterranean Universities).

4. EUCEN (European Universities Continuing Education Network).

5. THENUCE (European Thematic Network in University Continuing Education).

6. ASECU (Association of Southeastern Economic Universities): Association founded on the initiative of the University of Macedonia in November 1998 in the University of Macedonia. The Association comprises 27 University- members from the Balkan area. The association’s objectives are as follows: the promotion of collaboration among Economic Universities, Schools and Departments; an effort towards the establishment of close collaboration with other associations bearing similar objectives; the possibilities of degree harmonization with relevant Schools or Departments; the enhancement of research cooperation among Economic Universities, Schools and Departments for the benefit of the economy, the society and cultural development of the countries of Southeastern Europe.

7. EUPRIO (European Universities Public Relations & Information Officers).

8. IAUP (International Association of Universities Presidents).

9. AIMOS Network: The Network was first established during an official meeting in the Senate of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in April 1997 by 20 Universities of the Balkan Peninsula and the regions of Black Sea (access in the Network is open for all Universities based in these countries) and it operates within the framework of European Union Rectors’ Conferences (CRE). The network’s main objective is to upgrade the quality of higher education and research through members’ collaboration-primarilyin the fields of science and culture- based on the area’s cultural and historical heritage.

10. BSUN (Black Sea Universities Network).

11. BUA: BALKAN UNIVERSITIES ASSOCIATION

For information on the above bilateral agreements, please refer to the Department of International and Public Relations, Tel.: +30 2310 891.245, E-mail: pubrel@uom.edu.gr.