Postgraduate Studies Program “Education for Sustainability and the Environment”

The Department of Agriculture, Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment of the School of Agricultural Sciences and the Department of Special Education of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Thessaly invite interested parties to submit applications for the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Studies Program (IPSP) “Education for Sustainability and the Environment” for the academic year 2019-2020. The postgraduate studies in the above M.A.P.S. lead to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma and require the attendance and successful examination of six (6) courses [four (4) courses in the first semester and two (2) courses in the second semester]. Also, the student must prepare and successfully defend the Postgraduate Diploma Thesis (60 ECTS in total). The M.P.M.S. leads to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma (M.P.S.) entitled “Education for Sustainability and the Environment”.

The maximum number of admissions is forty (40) people. The tuition fees for the M.P.M.S. total €2,500. In more detail, the tuition fees are paid as follows:

1st installment of €1,000 within one week after the final announcement of the admitted students 2nd installment of €1,000 after the end of the first semester 3rd installment of €500 after the end of the second semester lectures

Students are exempt from tuition fees based on the provisions of article 35 of Law 4485/2017. The courses are held at the Department of Agriculture, Ichthyology and Aquatic Environment in Volos., The teaching of the courses may be mixed and consists of: a) face-to-face teaching and b) distance learning in accordance with what is specifically defined in the Postgraduate Studies Regulation and as provided for in par. 3, art. 30, as well as in par. 1, sub. f, art. 45 of Law 4485/2017.

The D.P.M.S. accepts, after evaluation, graduates of higher education departments in Greece and equivalent recognized institutions abroad, as well as undergraduate students of Greek institutions, provided that they have completed their obligations and have presented a relevant certificate of completion of studies by the date of evaluation of the candidacies by the Selection/Examination Committee. The acceptance of the candidate’s file is based on the selection criteria as provided for in article 34 of Law 4485/2017 and are analyzed as follows:

The degree grade
The grades in the courses related to the undergraduate courses of the collaborating Departments
The grade of the diploma thesis (where provided)
The knowledge of the English language (an English language exam is provided in case of not holding a certified title)
The knowledge of a second foreign language (certified title)
The professional experience
Any existing research activity
Oral interview
Other relevant biographical information (e.g. possession of other postgraduate degrees, second degree, knowledge of PC, etc.)
First submission period: From June 1 to July 31, 2019. Second submission period: From August 26 to September 30, 2019. The conduct of the interview and exams in English language will be held within the month of October 2019, on dates to be announced in due course. The number of candidates will be selected from the applications until the maximum number of students in the class is reached, namely forty (40), after the completion of the evaluation process.

Supporting documents

The application file can be sent either electronically to the addresses: dpmseap@uth.gr, dritsas@uth.gr, or by post to the Office of the D.P.M.S. (attention Mr. Dr. Sofoklis E. Dritsas). In any case, the solemn declaration of Law 1599/1986 (see supporting document with reference number 10) must be sent by post. The application file must include the following supporting documents:

Application for participation in the D.P.M.S. (https://www.dpmseap.diae.uth.gr). Photocopy of the police ID. Detailed CV. Clear photocopy of degree or diploma. Photocopy of a certificate of studies with detailed grades. Photocopy of an equivalence certificate from the DOATAP for those who have a degree from a foreign University. In case of failure to submit the certificate, the application file is not considered incomplete, but the submission of the equivalence certificate is a necessary condition for receiving the Postgraduate Diploma. Copy of a certificate of knowledge of the English language. Copy of a certificate of knowledge of computer operation. Two original letters of recommendation in closed independent folders. Solemn declaration of Law 1599/1986 that the photocopies of the originals that have been submitted are genuine copies of the original documents. The solemn declaration must bear the original signature of the candidate from any administrative authority or the KEP.

Also, if available, are submitted:

Certificates of participation in seminars, research, European or educational programs
Copies of scientific publications and announcements in Greek or foreign journals, and/or proceedings of scientific conferences in Greece and abroad
Copy of another degree from a Department of A.E.I. or T.E.I.
Copy of another postgraduate degree, and any other information mentioned in the curriculum vitae.

The sealed envelope will be sent to the address: UNIVERSITY OF THESSALY, SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ICHTHYOLOGY AND AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT, OFFICE OF D.P.M.S. “EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT”, Terma Phytokou, Postal Code 38446, Volos, Attention: Dr. Sofoklis E. Dritsa, tel. 24210-93242.