Erasmus+ Programme

Erasmus+ is a European-Union programme dedicated to advancing the fields of Education, Training, and Sports, with a particular focus on young people.

The programme encompasses student and staff mobility, with the objectives of: a) fostering international partnerships in higher education, b) cultivating an “international culture” within universities, and c) enhancing both formal and non-formal learning methods for students and staff. A comprehensive description of the Erasmus+ programme is available in 24 languages on the European-Commission website.

Central to the Erasmus+ programme’s philosophy is the seamless transfer of study workload, ensured by the full alignment of the student’s workload with the ECTS Credit Matching Guide, which the Department of Psychology has rigorously implemented for many years.

The Department of Psychology has established terms and conditions for incoming students which are fully aligned with the principles of the Erasmus+ programme, aiming at providing an efficient and enriching mobility experience. For more information on how the Erasmus+ programme operates within the Department of Psychology, please refer to Section 3, “Important Information”.

The Erasmus+ mobility program is coordinated by the Department of Psychology and the Department of International Relations at the University of Crete.

The program coordinators in the Department of Psychology are:

Dr. Panagiotis Spanakis (p.spanakis@uoc.gr)

Special Teaching Staff in Addiction Psychology,

Erasmus Coordinator

Prof. Sofia Triliva (triliva@uoc.gr)

Professor of Clinical Psychology,

Deputy Erasmus Coordinator

Please follow the link below to access the list of courses available to Erasmus Students:

https://www.admin.uoc.gr/intrel/en/students-en/courses-catalogue

4.1 What courses are available to Erasmus students in the Department of Psychology?

We publish our course catalogue for Erasmus students twice a year, in late autumn and late spring, for the upcoming semester. You can find the course catalogues for each semester here https://www.admin.uoc.gr/intrel/en/students-en/courses-catalogue

4.2 Are there any courses available in English? Can I enroll to Greek-medium courses?

We aim at offering some courses in English each semester, but most of our courses are taught in Greek. You can consult the course catalogue (see Section 4.1) to check the language of instruction for each course. You are welcome to enroll in Greek-medium courses even if you don’t speak Greek. In this case, you’ll receive study materials in English and your exams will be conducted in English.

4.3 How will I be assessed?

Most of our courses are assessed in final written exams. Some courses may also include other requirements, such as written assignments or presentations. You can find the assessment details for each course in the course catalogue (see Section 4.1). When you arrive at the Department, it’s your responsibility to contact the course instructors to acquire full information about the course requirements.

Exams are conducted at the end of each semester. The exam periods are listed in the academic calendar and the exam schedule is released towards the end of each semester.

4.4 Is my physical presence on the campus required? 

Absolutely. For English-medium courses, you are expected to attend classes as usual. For Greek-medium courses, instructors may arrange meetings with Erasmus students at various times to provide guidance and instructions. Most courses are assessed in written exams, so you will need to be physically present during the exam period.

4.5 Can I make changes to my Learning Agreement after my arrival?

Yes, you can make last-minute changes, if needed. Nonetheless, keep in mind that there is a deadline until the 3rd week of the semester. After this time, you won’t be able to add any new courses that weren’t part of your initial Learning Agreement.

1. The Department of Psychology accepts incoming students to study in accordance with the terms of bilateral agreements with their home institution (e.g. the number of accepted students, language requirements, etc.). Incoming students experience the rights and obligations outlined in the Erasmus+ programme charter and the tripartite Learning Agreement among the contracting parties.
2. The Department of Psychology may accept incoming students for internships. The list of available internship positions is compiled at the beginning of the academic year under the responsibility of the department’s laboratories or individual staff members. Alternatively, interested students may contact the relevant laboratory director or an individual staff member throughout the academic year to inquire about internship opportunities. Students are required to submit a letter of acceptance from the laboratory director or the staff member that will supervise their internship.
3. The maximum number of ECTS credits that incoming students may obtain in an academic semester is 35. In exceptional cases, applications with fewer credits may be accepted, provided that the incoming student submits a justified letter of request.
4. The Department of Psychology publishes the list of courses available to incoming students at the end of each academic year for the following year. Some courses may be offered in English, and we encourage incoming students to enroll in these courses. For non-Greek-speaking incoming students who wish to enroll in Greek-medium courses, instructors will provide study materials in English.
5. Many of our courses are assessed in written exams. Incoming students must ensure their physical presence at the University during the exam period (see the academic calendar). The exam schedule is released by the Department towards the end of each semester.
6. Course instructors may organise meetings with incoming students to address questions, discuss course material, and promote student engagement, particularly for Greek-medium courses in which most incoming students may not be able to attend the lectures. Incoming students are expected to attend these meetings regularly.
7. Any “Learning Agreements – During” must be finalised by the 3rd week of the semester. After this time, incoming students cannot enroll in any new courses.