Program Overview

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ERASMUS SEMESTER COURSE

The Erasmus courses are exclusively available to Erasmus+ students of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh). The tuition fees are funded by the Department of European Educational Programmes, and the cost for students is 25 euros for one course and 40 euros for two courses. Note that terms and conditions apply.

ENTRY LEVEL

The course is available for students at the following entry levels:

• A1
• A2
• Β1

LEVEL ACHIEVED

Upon completion of the course, students can achieve the following levels:

• A1
• A2
• Β1.1

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The application deadline for the course is 22/12/2025.

ECTS

The course is worth 4 ECTS credits.

DURATION

The course duration is from 25/02 to 05/06/2026.

ONLINE PLACEMENT TEST

The online placement test date is to be announced.

COURSE FEES

The course fees are as follows:

• One course: 25 euros
• Two courses: 40 euros

REGISTRATION FEE

The registration fee is non-refundable.

LEVEL AND TIME ZONE

The course is available at the following levels and time zones:

• Level: A1, A2, B1
• Time zone: Afternoon (once a week after 18:00 EET, 135 minutes)

COURSE SCHEDULE

The course schedule is subject to teacher and classroom availability.

SYLLABUS

The syllabus for each level is available, covering a broad range of topics, including practical activities and collaborative projects.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

To apply for the course, students must provide the following documents:

• Copy of AUTh's Letter of Acceptance, current student card, or Certificate of Studies from their main university
• Copy of ID card or passport
• Recent photo (ID/passport type)
• Copy of proof of payment of the registration fee (25 euros for one course or 40 euros for two courses)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Erasmus Semester On-Site Course offers an immersive educational experience designed for Erasmus students looking to facilitate their everyday life in Thessaloniki while studying. The course takes place on campus, providing face-to-face interactions with instructors and fellow students.

REGULATIONS

The following regulations apply to the course:

• Mandatory attendance for at least 80% of the total hours of the course
• Students are responsible for filling any gaps that occur on their days of absence
• In case of interruption of the course or failure to attend the course in full due to the student's fault, tuition fees are not refundable

JUSTIFICATION OF ABSENCES

Justification of absences must be submitted by email to the Secretariat immediately upon the student's return, including medical certificates from public hospital institutions and/or private physicians. Late submission of supporting documents will not be accepted.

CHANGE OF CLASS

Change of class is only allowed during the first week of the course, with the consent of both teachers.

PARTICIPATION IN LANGUAGE LABORATORY

Participation in the language laboratory (Lab) on the premises of the French Institute with computer and multimedia facilities is required.

EDUCATIONAL VISITS

Participation in educational visits to places of cultural interest as part of the course is required.

MEALS AT THE STUDENT CLUB

Students can obtain meals at the Student Club with a certificate of attendance and their passport, by submitting a paper application form and paying in advance for 15 days or 30 days.

STUDENT SAFETY

All members of the university community are requested to report immediately to the security service reporting Centre any incident or attempt they become aware of.

EVALUATION

The evaluation of students at the end of the course is based on the following:

• 60% from the student's performance in class throughout the course
• 40% from the student's performance in the written examinations

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

The certificate of attendance will be emailed to students after the end of the course, provided they have no pending issues. The certificate of attendance is not equivalent to a certification of Greek language proficiency.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

The following behavior is prohibited:

• Smoking in the classrooms and public areas of the School of Modern Greek Language
• Entering with food and drink in the classrooms and common areas
• Using mobile phones during lessons
• Taking photographs and filming the lesson
• Any form of violence, physical or verbal, as well as any insult or threat to other members of the class