Call for Applications: Study Abroad Program in collaboration with International Universities (Outside the Erasmus+ Framework)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) offers its students the opportunity to participate in one-semester exchange programs at the following foreign universities, under the framework of Scientific Cooperation Agreements:

Α/ΑUniversityStudent LevelNumber of PlacesSemesterSchools
1York University- CanadaUndergraduate/Graduate2Selection from: Fall (September – December)Winter (January – April)https://www.yorku.ca/international/global-learning/incoming-academic-exchange/
2Beihang University- ChinaUndergraduate/Graduate2Fall/Winter 2026https://is.buaa.edu.cn/en/lxsq/zyjxs/ptjxs.htm
3Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)- ChinaUndergraduate/Graduate2Fall/Winter 2026Chinese Language Program China Studies International Relations Comparative Education Journalism English Finance Global Communication Intercultural Communication
4Hankuk University of Foreign Studies- South KoreaUndergraduate/Graduate2Fall/Winter 2026https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AXquusjfKVYmeHojATu5Pgf3HECVR6SR/view?usp=sharing
5University of Seoul- South KoreaUndergraduate2Fall/Winter 2026https://oia.uos.ac.kr/oia/web/contents/OIA_Studyat_01_03 ‘- Department of Law, Interdisciplinary/Convergence Major is not available.- Please note that Architecture and other STEM majors may have stricter requirements and limited availability for exchange students.
6University of Ulsan- South KoreaUndergraduate/Graduate2Fall/Winter 2026https://international.ulsan.ac.kr/international/397 and https://international-relations.auth.gr/wp-content/uploads/sites/60/2024/01/00_UOU-Exchange-Program-Pamphlet.pdf
7Jeonbuk National University-South KoreaUndergraduate2Fall/Winter 2026Major of Engineering and ScienceInternational Studies MajorArchitectural EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechanical Design EngineeringNano-Bio Mechanical System EngineeringMechanical System EngineeringUrban EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringIndustrial and Information Systems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringNew Materials Engineering (Electronic materials Engineering)Major of IT Convergence Mechatronics EngineeringMajor of IT Applied System EngineeringMineral Resources & Energy EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringComputer Science Engineering and Artificial IntelligenceQuantum System EngineeringLandscape ArchitectureRural Construction EngineeringBusiness AdministrationEconomicsInternational TradeAccountingFood MarketingAgricultural EconomicsAnimal BiotechnologyWood Science and TechnologyForest Environment ScienceFood Science and TechnologyHorticultureCrop Agriculture and Life ScienceEnglish EducationPublic PolicySocial WelfareSociologyMedia and Communication StudiesPsychologyPolitical Science & DiplomacyPublic AdministrationChild StudiesFashion DesignHousing Environmental DesignDance Industrial Design MusicKorean Music Archaeology and Cultural AnthropologyKorean Language & LiteratureGerman StudiesLibrary and Information ScienceSpanish & Latin American studiesEnglish Language and LiteratureJapanese StudiesChinese Language & LiteraturePhilosophyFrench·African StudiesScience studiesMolecular BiologyLife Sciences MajorEarth & Environmental SciencesPhysicsSport Science
8Nottingham Trent University – United KingdomUndergraduate/Graduate2Fall/Winter 2026-Nottingham Law School-School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment -Nottingham School of Art and Design-School of Social Sciences (includes School of Arts and Humanities that have now merged with this School)
9SOAS University of London- United KingdomUndergraduate2Fall/Winter 2026https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/study-abroad-and-exchange/inbound-students-study-abroad/study-abroad-entry-requirements and https://www.soas.ac.uk/study/study-abroad-and-exchange/inbound-students-study-abroad/module-overview
10University of East Anglia- United KingdomUndergraduate2Fall/Winter 2026https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/study-abroad-and-exchange/incoming-study-abroad-and-exchange/what-can-i-study                                                                        – Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and School of Social Work not open to students
11Stockton University – USAGraduate1Fall/Winter 2026https://online.fliphtml5.com/ivrx/izqo/#p=1 and https://online.fliphtml5.com/ivrx/izqo/#p=6

Application Deadline: February 20, 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Interested students must have completed at least their fourth (4th) semester of studies (applies to undergraduate students).
  • The total duration of study for candidates must not exceed two years beyond the standard study period (n+2).
  • A high level of English proficiency is required.
  • Knowledge of additional languages of the respective countries (Korean, Chinese) will be considered an asset.

Application Process:

Selection Process:

The International Relations Committee will select the top-ranked students for each university. The selection will be based on an evaluation algorithm that considers overall GPA, the number of passed ECTS credits up to the current semester, and language proficiency.

Financial Support:

  • Due to AUTh’s scientific cooperation with foreign universities, students are exempt from tuition fees.
  • However, students must cover their own expenses for travel, accommodation, living costs, and health insurance.
  • The seven (7) top-ranked students will receive a scholarship of €3,000.

Information:

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Call for Applications: Study Abroad Program in collaboration with International Universities (Outside the Erasmus+ Framework)