Student Health Services/ Insurance/ Special needs
All Aristotle University students, including foreigner visitors, have equal rigths regarding their possible needs for health care. The quality and extent of care provided is defined by relative laws and determined by the socioeconomic setting of the country.
The Student Health Care Service located in the University Student Club building and the AUTH Primary Health Care Centre located in the administration building, are both providing daily basic primary care services and counselling.
The Counseling and Guidance Centre provides counseling and psychological support to students thay express relative needs.
Especially for facilities for special needs students click here.
Counseling and Guidance Centre
Department of Studies
The Department of Studies is part of Aristotle University’s Directorate for the Coordination of Academic Units.Its responsibility is to maintain a complete and updated record of all legislation (laws, ministerial decisions and circulars) pertaining to undergraduate and postgraduate studies and to coordinate its uniform implementation. Also, it is responsible for the completion of all proceedings under current legislation on education, issues of Special Master Scholars and for subjects of foreign students.
Career Services Office
The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki was established in 1997, following the model of other career services offices already in operation in universities abroad.
Its main goal is to provide its services to students and graduates of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in order to facilitate their successful transition from the university to the work environment and help them search for a job which corresponds to their qualifications, skills and the experience they have gained, providing them with the necessary information about further education and job opportunities.
The information provided concerns studies, studies programmes offered by universities in Greece and abroad, scholarships and financial endowments, student mobility programmes in Europe, education seminars, conferences, workshops and European Union subjects.
With regards to employment opportunities, the main areas of information concern: vacancies in the private and public sector, internship programmes, data related to labour market and the employment of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki graduates, employers and professional bodies (such as societies, chambers), as well as the support of business plans.
Moreover, the Career Services Office provides counseling services with regards to compiling a CV, submitting reference letters, developing job interview skills, career planning and applying job search techniques.
Each academic year, the Office holds workshops and seminars to provide anyone interested with information about the abovementioned areas.
Today the Career Services Office of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki consists of 3 branches:
Branch Office Ι, Central Library (ground floor)
Tel.+30 2310.99.9320, 2310.99.9395, Fax: 2310.99.9390
Branch Office ΙΙ, Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences Building
(1st floor, room 114, over the Secretariat of the School of Economics)
Tel. +30 2310.99.6644, -46, -47, 2310.99.7350, Fax: 2310.99.6645.
Branch Office ΙΙΙ, University Student Club
(ground floor, in the building located in September 3rd street)
Tel. +30 2310.99.5831, -33, -41, Fax: 2310.99.5840.
The Career Services Office is open daily from 10:00am to 14:00pm.
University Student Dining
The Student Club is a legal entity of public law, and is part of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Its facilities are located on the eastern side of the campus. The Student Club can be accessed from the entrance in Nea Egnatia Street or from the entrance in 3rd September Street. The facilities include one of the largest refectories in north Greece, medical service and a snack bar. The Student Club provides students of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with food, accommodation and medical care.
Useful Phone Numbers:
Food Services Office: +30 2310 992623
Medical Service: +30 2310 992642
Catering Service: +30 2310 992608
https://www.auth.gr/en/university_unit/pfl-en/
Accommodation
Undergraduate and postgraduate A.U.Th. students, as well as PhD candidates, who come from large and/or low-income families, are entitled to free accommodation in the Student Halls of Residence. Social and economic criteria are considered for the selection of the students eligible to be accommodated in the Students Halls of Residence.
All other students are welcome to visit the Department of Studies website where they can find a list of private accommodation offers, as well as links to some of the major real estate agents in Thessaloniki.
ERASMUS students and foreign students seeking accommodation for a short period of time can visit our accomodation website for more information.
Scholarships
Each academic year and through the Department of Studies, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki offers scholarships to:
- Undergraduate students of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Reciprocal scholarships).
- Undergraduate students and PhD candidates of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (CERN scholarships).
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2nd and 3rd cycle studies), who are alien students – alien students of non-Greek ethnic origin.
- Alien students, alien students of non-Greek ethnic origin or alien students of Greek ethnic origin, coming from countries of south-eastern Europe, who have graduated from Modern Greek Studies departments and have been versed in the Greek language and literature, wishing to obtain MA and PhD degrees within the framework of corresponding programmes offered by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (“Al. Delmouzou” scholarship).
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students of universities abroad who are alien students, alien students of non-Greek ethnic origin or alien students of Greek ethnic origin, and wish to attend the Greek language and culture programme offered by the School of Modern Greek Language (annual scholarship offered by the School of Modern Greek Language).
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students of universities abroad who are alien students, alien students of non-Greek ethnic origin or alien students of Greek ethnic origin, and wish to attend the Intensive Summer Programme of the School of Modern Greek Language (summer scholarship offered by the School of Modern Greek Language).
- Alien students – alien students of non-Greek ethnic origin, with regard to conducting a three-month research (“Aristotle” scholarship).
- Postgraduate students (2nd and 3rd cycle studies) who come from Haiti (“Aristotle” scholarship).
- Researchers who come from Latin American and African countries (Coimbra Group scholarship).
- Students of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki who are alien students, alien students of non-Greek ethnic origin or alien students of Greek ethnic origin (financial aid).
Department of Studies – Scholarships
Centre for Foreign Language Teaching
The Centre for Foreign Language Teaching is an Academic Unit of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and offers courses in Languages for Specific Purposes (LSP). The main languages taught are English, German, French, and Italian. Within the framework of lifelong language learning, and in an effort to expand the range of languages offered – according to a unanimous decision by the Senate – the Centre now provides students with the option to choose among additional language courses. It introduced the pilot teaching of Turkish (following an interuniversity agreement with the Canakkale University) and Russian (Iason Programme: Greek studies in the Black Sea countries).
Language teaching is designed according to the specifications set by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe. English, German, French, and Italian language courses aim to help students acquire the skills that will enable them to use academic language. The aim of Turkish and Russian teaching is to help students acquire general language skills.
Courses are offered free of charge up to six semesters. Students may select from a range of compulsory, required elective and elective courses which are assigned credit units that correspond to ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits.
Students may enroll at any of these courses provided that the course is listed in the programme of study of each School.
Library and Information Centre
The Library and Information Centre of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is an independent university unit which consists of the Central Library and its branches (Specialised Academic Libraries and Departmental Libraries). The Library and Information Centre supports teaching and research activities carried out at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
To this end, the collections are organized and located in accordance with the classification and call number system, and the services provided are well coordinated. By consulting the Library website you can:
- Search for information sources,
- Browse yourself through the Collections of rare and old material of the Library,
- Find out information about the Services provided,
- Get ‘Research Help’,
- Find out information about the structure and personnel of the AUTh Library and Information Centre,
- Ask a librarian!, for any research questions you might have, or if you cannot find what you are searching for.
You can find out the Library news through Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Scoop.it.
The Library of Medicine is housed in the central library since May 2011.
The Supervisory Committee of the University Library is responsible for issues regarding the unhampered and effective operation of the AUTh Library, as well as for submitting relevant proposals to the Rector’s Office.
University Gym
The University Gym of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki provides the students and personnel of the university with a wide range of sports programmes and activities. All programmes aim to improve the quality of life of the members of the academic community through sports, games and physical activity. Taking into consideration the fact that it caters for people with different needs and abilities, the University Gym has designed a number of programmes in the following fields in order to achieve its goals:
- Recreational Sports
- Organized activities – Classes
- Indoor championships
- Tournaments and sports workshops
- Student and Staff Sports programmes
- Competitive sports
- Trips – Nature day trips
- Long-distance running events at Aristotle University
- Sports academies
- Summer sports programmes for children
The Supervisory Committee of the University Gym is responsible for the smooth operation of the sports centre of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
https://gym.auth.gr/en/home-en/
Kalandra University Camp
The University Camp of Kalandra, in Chalkidiki, was founded in 1960 and is part of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh).
It is administered and supervised by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The Central Committee of the camp submits proposals for, assists in and coordinates the operation of the camp. All students and employees of the university, including retired personnel, are entitled to use the camp facilities.
The Camp is a public space where recreational, educational and cultural activities are available for all members of the Aristotle University community. Respecting and protecting the environment are two of the fundamental principles which govern its operation. Thus, the Kalandra University Camp promotes energy saving and pollution control policies, and natural resource protection and conservation. At the same time, it supports projects and develops activities with the aim to raise environmental awareness.
The price list included in the Brochure concerns foreign students in general. Please, contact the Kalandra Camp Office (e-mail: camping@auth.gr, tel: +30 2310 995350) to learn about the reduced prices applicable to ERASMUS students.
Child Care Center
The Day Care Unit of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is an education and research unit for preschool-aged children (2.5 to 6 years old). The Unit provides children of the members of the academic community, including children of undergraduate and postgraduate students, with education, and offers theoretical and practical training to students of the School of Early Childhood Education.
The Day Care Unit is open Monday to Friday from 7.00am to 19.00pm, from September 1st to June 30th. If the number of children is sufficient, the Unit operates in the summer as well. The Unit is also open during Christmas and Easter vacation periods, but only for a few days.
The Day Care Unit is housed in a building next to the Hydraulics Building of the School of Civil Engineering and behind the Ahepa University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. The Unit is administered by a five-member Administrative Board, composed of faculty members of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. It is supervised by a three-member Scientific Committee, which is composed of faculty members of the School of Early Childhood Education. The Director of the Unit, preschool teachers and nursery teachers, as well as assistants and administrative personnel also offer their services to the Unit.
The Education Programme is based on the Cross Thematic Curriculum Framework for Compulsory Education (known in Greek by the acronym DEPPS) and supervised by the Scientific Committee. It focuses on the emotional, mental, physical and social development of children, applying contemporary teaching approaches. Classes start daily at 8.30am and finish at 16.00pm. The programme includes “flexible zone” activities, games in the schoolyard and/or in multi-purpose rooms, art and physical education activities. There is also a creative activities programme addressed to children who attend classes at the Unit in the afternoon (from 16.00pm onwards).
Registration is held in May each year, and the children of all members of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki are entitled to register. The required documents include:
- A certificate from the school or service of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki where at least one of the parent works,
- A marital status certificate and a birth certificate from the relevant Municipality,
- The child’s personal health record booklet, which contains all vital health information about the child’s medical history, including the prescriptions recorded.
Tel: +30 2310 995039, 995130
E-mail: pedkentro@ad.auth.gr