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INSTITUTION TYPES & CREDENTIALS Types of higher education
institutions: Panepistimion
(University) Polytechnion
(Technical University) Technologika
Ekpaideftika Idrimata (Technological Educational Institution) Anotati Scholi Kalon
Technon (School of Fine Arts) Scholi Ekpideftikon
Leitourgon Epangelmatikis (Teacher
Training College) Stratiotiki Scholi
Axiomatikon (Military Academy) School leaving and higher education
credentials: Apolytirio Lykeiou Apolytirio Technikou
Kai Epangelmatikou Lykeiou Diploma Ptychio Ptychio TEI Metaptychiakon
Spoudon Exidikefsis Didaktoriko STRUCTURE OF EDUCATION SYSTEM Pre-higher
education: Duration
of compulsory education: Age of
entry: 6 Age of
exit: 15 Structure of school system: Primary Type of
school providing this education: Dimotiko Scholeio Length
of program in years: 6 Age
level from: 6 to: 12 Certificate/diploma awarded: Apolytirio Dimotikou Lower Secondary Type of
school providing this education: Gymnasio Length
of program in years: 3 Age
level from: 12 to: 15 Certificate/diploma awarded: Apolytirio Gymnasiou Technical Secondary Type of
school providing this education: Technical-Vocational School (Technica
Epaggelmatics Ekpaideftiria (TEE) Length
of program in years: 3 Age
level from: 15 to: 18 Certificate/diploma awarded: Level 3 Certificate Upper Secondary Type of
school providing this education: Lykeio Length
of program in years: 3 Age
level from: 15 to: 18 Certificate/diploma
awarded: Apolytirio Eniaiou Lykeiou School
education: Secondary education is provided
in both public and private schools and is divided into a compulsory first cycle
(Gymnasio), from age 12 to 15, and an optional second cycle (Lykeio) from age
15 to 18. No entrance examinations are required in either case. A unified
senior high school (Eniaio Lykeio) and technical schools have been phased in
since 1998. Higher
education: Under the terms of the
Constitution of 1975, higher education is dispensed by institutions which enjoy
the status of legal persons under public law; under the terms of Laws 2083/1992
4.4. 159/A/ of 21.9.1992 and 1404/1983 respectively, Greece's 18 university
institutions (AEI) and its 14 institutions of technological education (TEI) are
self-governing and under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education
and Religious Affairs which supports them financially and is responsible for
educational policy concerning them. Military Academies (Stratiotikes Scholes
Axiomatikon) enjoy the same status as universities but they fall under the
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence. The diplomas awarded by certain
private post-secondary education institutions are not recognized by the State.
Technological Educational Institutions (TEI) form part of higher education just
like the universities but belong to the non-university sector. They comprise at
least two faculties subdivided into departments, which are the main academic
units. Main
laws/decrees governing higher education: Decree: Law 1404/1983 Concerns: Technological Educational
Institutions Decree: Law 1566/1985 Concerns: Secondary and higher education Decree: Law 2083/1992 Concerns: Institutions of university
level, open university Decree: Law 2525/97 Year: 1997 Academic
year: Classes
from: Sep to: Jun Long
vacation from: 5 Jul to: 15 Sep Languages
of instruction: Greek Stages
of studies: Post-secondary studies (technical/vocational
type): Non-university
level: Entrance
requirements to the Institutions of Technological Education (TEI) are the same
as for universities. Studies in TEI
last for seven or eight semesters,
including the compulsory professional placement and the completion of a
graduation project, and lead to the Ptychio TEI (Degree of Technological
Education). Subjects include general compulsory subjects, mandatory elective
subjects and optional subjects.The Ptychio qualifies holders for immediate
employment. It also allows them to continue their studies in a related
university undergraduate course and, at postgraduate level, in a Greek or -
mostly - in a foreign university. The Higher Engineering Training College
includes the following specialized departments: civil, mechanical, electrical
and electronic engineering. The Athens Higher School of Religious Studies
offers three-year courses. A certain percentage of students may be admitted to
universities or other higher education institutions. The Higher State Academies
for the Merchant Navy offers three-year courses. At the end of the course and
after passing examinations, students obtain the Dokimou Axiomatikou diploma.
There are also Schools of Fine Arts. Centres of Technical and Vocational
Training (KETEK) offer short training courses (six to nine months) in over 20
fields. Specialized training is offered in certain areas. A recent Act of Parliament
has established Institutes of Vocational Training (IEK). 14 have been set up in
the major cities. They admit school leavers from Gymnasia, Technical-Vocational
Schools and Lykeia. Training usually lasts for four semesters. A Certificate of
Vocational Training which mentions the duration and specialization of the
course is awarded following a final examination. University level studies: University
level first stage: Proptychiakes Spoudes (undergraduate level studies): Undergraduate degree programmes at universities
normally last for four years (eight semesters) and lead to the Ptychio in the
relevant field. In Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Engineering and Agricultural
Studies, studies last for ten semesters. In Medicine, they last for twelve. The
study programme contains compulsory and elective courses. Each semester,
students are required to follow a number of compulsory courses consisting of
the core programme and a number of elective courses. The total number of
courses to be taken is decided by the respective course programme of the
department. In some departments, the submission of a dissertation describing
the final (graduation) project is required. For example, in the 10th semester
of all Engineering Departments is devoted to the preparation of a final year
project and the submission of a dissertation. University
level second stage: Metaptychiakon Spoudes (postgraduate studies): The first level of postgraduate studies, of a
duration of a minimum of four semesters, leads to the Metaptychiako Díploma
Exidíkefsis (Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization). This study programme may
be carried out and completed in a university or research institute outside
Greece. The degree, however, is awarded in Greece. University
level third stage: Didaktorikes Metaptychiakes Spoudes (doctoral studies): The doctoral degree
(Didaktoriko) is conferred after the public defence of a thesis. The research
must be original and show advances in research and science. A doctoral thesis
requires at least three years' study since the student was admitted to doctoral
studies. Students can be admitted to a doctoral research programme when they
hold a Greek Ptychio or Diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad
and recognized by Dikatsa. In certain university departments, students must
also hold a Diploma of Postgraduate Specialization. This is the case when the
department offers a postgraduate programme that is relevant to the doctoral
research. Teacher education: Training
of pre-primary and primary/basic school teachers Training of primary and pre-primary teachers
consists of an eight-semester study programme (in their specialized subject) at
university level. Practical training at primary schools and kindergartens are
part of teacher training. The Ptychio is then awarded for a) the Paidagogiko
Tmima Dimotikis Ekpaidefsis (primary school education), or b) the Paidagogiko
Tmima Nipiagogon (Kindergarten education). Training
of secondary school teachers Secondary level teacher training takes place at
university level. Pedagogical studies may be taken in the third or fourth year
but it is not obligatory. Within certain specialized fields, teacher training
takes place at university level specialist institutions.Technical secondary
teachers are trained in a Vocational and Technical Teacher Training Academy
(SELETE) which includes other institutions. PATES is one. It offers one-year
training courses to graduates of the TEIs and universities. This leads to the
qualification of Ptychio(n) Paedagogikon Spoudon. The Higher Engineering
College (ASETEM) is another institution that is part of SELETE. It offers
four-year courses after the completion of Lykeo which include a period of
teaching practice. The final qualification is the Ptychio(n) Ekpedeftikou
Technologou Michanikou. Training
of higher education teachers The prerequisite for
teaching in higher education institutions, at all levels, is a Doctorate in the
relevant field awarded in Greece or at an institution of higher education
abroad. The candidate's request at professorship is examined by a Board
consisting of university professors on the basis of his previous experience and
the level of the doctoral thesis which he has defended, whether in Greece or
abroad. Non-traditional studies: Distance
higher education The Hellenic Open
University (EAP) was established by law in 1992 and constitutes an independent
and fully self-administered university. It is based in Patras. The mission of
EAP is to provide distance undergraduate and postgraduate education and further
education. It organizes educational programmes and vocational training or
re-training programmes which lead to the award of Certificates and educational
programmes which can, under certain circumstances, lead to the award of
academic degrees. NATIONAL BODIES Administration
& co-ordination: Responsible
authorities: Ministry of National
Education and Religious Affairs Minister: Petros Efthimiou 15
Mitropoleos Street Tel: +30(1) 321-14-20 Fax: +30(1) 323-93-86 EMail: kir-sar@ypepth.gr WWW: http://www.ypepth.gr/english/index_en.htm Role of governing
body: Supervising
and financially supporting the various institutions of secondary and
post-secondary education Greek Rectors
Conference (Synodos Ellinikon Pritaneon) President: Konstantinos Simopoulos 30
Panepistimiou Street Tel: +30(1) 368-97-19 Fax: +30(1) 368-97-21 ADMISSIONS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Admission
to non university higher education studies Name of
secondary school credential required: Apolytirio Lykeiou Minimum
score/requirement: 10/20 For entry to: Ptychio of a Technological
Educational Institution Name of
secondary school credential required: Apolytirio Technikou Kai Epangelmatikou Lykeiou Entrance
exams required: Genikes Exetaseis for all
Technological Educational Institutions. Numerus
clausus/restrictions: Not enough places in institutions.
Only some of the candidates with required qualifications are admitted. The
remainder study abroad. Admission
to university-level studies Name of
secondary school credential required: Apolytirio Lykeiou For
entry to: Universities Entrance
exams required: Genikes Exetaseis for all higher education institutions. Numerus
clausus/restrictions: Entrance is restricted and dependent on candidates'
grades and preferences. Foreign
students admission Definition
of foreign student: Foreign students are defined as those who either do not
possess Greek nationality or whose parents, whether Greek public servants on
duty abroad or permanent residents in a foreign country, have raised their
children abroad. Admission
requirements: Secondary School-leaving Certificate equivalent to the Apolytirio Lykeiou
or confirmation of the number of completed years of secondary schooling in
Greece or abroad. They must have a recommendation. Entry
regulations: Residence permits are to be obtained from the Foreigners Services
Department of the Greek Department.. Health
requirements: Medical check-up required before registration Language
requirements: Students must hold a certificate which proves their knowledge of the
Greek language. This certificate is conferred after examination either by the
University of Athens or the University of Salonique. Application
procedures: Apply to
national body for entry to: All institutions of higher education. Apply
to: Ministry of National
Education and Religious Affairs Mitropoleos 15 Tel: +30(1) 3230461 Application
closing dates: For
non-university level (technical/vocational type) studies: 1 Jul For
university level studies: 1 Jul Recognition
of studies & qualifications: Studies
pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign
credentials): Institute of
Technological Education (ITE) Vice-President: Geoge Eliopoulos Assistant Councillor: Anna
Konstantoren International relations: Michael
Xekalakis Leoforos
Syngrou 56 Tel: +30(1) 922-10-00 Fax: +30(1) 922-77-16 EMail: inteek@netor.gr Deals
with credential recognition for entry to: University and Profession Services
provided & students dealt with: To determine the equivalence of certificates and
degrees conferred abroad with those conferred by Greek Techninological
Educational Institutions. Inter-University
Centre for the Recognition of Foreign Academic Titles (DIKATSA) Director: Efstathiou Ioulia Messogeion
st 223 Tel: +30(1) 675-63-62 Fax: +30(1) 675-67-09 EMail: dikatsa@otenet.gr Deals
with credential recognition for entry to: University Services
provided & students dealt with: Assessment of foreign degrees with corresponding
Greek degrees. Assessment of the level of foreign higher education institutions
in comparison to Greek institutions. Special
provisions for recognition: For
access to university level studies: A number of foreign degrees and diplomas are
recognized (consult the above bodies or the Unesco Study Abroad volume for
details) For
access to advanced studies and research: Foreign students are invited to
address themselves to the administrative office of the respective school or
institution of higher education. Multilateral
agreements concerning recognition of foreign studies Name of
agreement: No 21: European Convention On the Equivalence of Periods of University
Study Year of signature: 1960 Name of
agreement: No 32: European Convention On the Academic Recognition of University
Qualifications Year of
signature: 1959 References
to further information on foreign student admissions and recognition of studies Title: Guide to Admission
into Tertiary Education for Foreigners and Others Born Abroad Publisher: Ministry of National Education
and Religious Affairs Title: World Guide to
Higher Education Author: Unesco Publisher:
Unesco Year of
publication: 1996 STUDENT LIFE Main
student services as national level Inter-University
Centre for the Recognition of Foreign Academic Titles (DIKATSA) Leoforos Syngrou 112 Tel: +30(1) 9756362 Fax: +30(1) 6756709 Ministry of National
Education and Religious Affairs Mitropoleos 15 Tel: +30(1) 3230461 Fax: +30(1) 3212490 Category
of services provided: Social and welfare services; Academic and career
counselling services; Special services/Centre for foreign students Services
available to foreign Students: Yes Health/social
provisions Social
security for home students: Yes Social
security for foreign students: Yes Foreign
student social security provisions: Medical care is free for one-and-a-half times the
number of semesters ascribed to the student's course. It includes medication,
lab. tests, house calls, cost of maternity, dentistry and glasses. Special
student travel fares: By road:
Yes By rail:
Yes By air: No Available
to foreign students: Yes Student
expenses and financial aid Student
costs: Home
students tuition fees: Minimum: 0 (Drachmae) Foreign
students tuition fees: Minimum: 90000 (Drachmae) Maximum:
250000
(Drachmae) Bodies
providing information on student financial aid: National Scholarship
Foundation (IKY) Odos Lysikratous 14 Tel: +30(1) 3254385 Deals
with: Grants Category
of students: Nationals of Council of Europe countries, of Africa, Asia and Latin
America. Publications
on student services and financial aid: Title: "Professional
Orientation" published in Greek Author: Charles Broussalis Publisher: Orossimo Title: Study Abroad
2000-2001 Publisher:
UNESCO/IBE Year of
publication: 1999 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION & EXCHANGES Participation
of country in multilateral or bilateral higher education programmes Name of
exchange programme: ERASMUS Name of
exchange programme: LINGUA Name of
exchange programme: TEMPUS GRADING SYSTEM Usual
grading system in secondary school Full
Description: 1-20 Highest
on scale: 20 Pass/fail
level: 10 Lowest
on scale: 1 Main
grading system used by higher education institutions Full
Description: The numeric grading system 10-0 is used in higher education: 8.5-10
excellent; 7-8.4 good; 5-6.9 satisfactory; 4-4.9 poor; 0-3.9 unsatisfactory Highest
on scale: 10 Pass/fail
level: 5 Lowest
on scale: 0 NOTES ON HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM Data for
academic year: 2000-2001 Source: Institute of Technological Education, updated from Eurydice database website, 2000 Copyright © International Associations of Universities |
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