Incoming Erasmus Students @ School of Journalism & Mass Communications (SJMC),
Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences (FSES),
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece
Welcome to Thessaloniki, Greece and to the School of Journalism & Mass Communications (SJMC)! 👋
As an incoming Erasmus or international student at AUTh and SJMC, this page is your go-to guide for everything you need to know.
📌 Tip: Please read this page carefully before contacting us — most common questions are already answered below.
🗓 Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters, each lasting around 15 weeks:
🍂 Fall Semester: 📚 Classes: 1 October – mid-January
🌸 Spring Semester: 📚 Classes: early February – late May
📝 Each semester is followed by an exam period of approximately 20 days.
🔗 Click here for more info about the academic calendar & practical matters.
📘 Courses in English & ECTS
Our School offers a full English-taught Undergraduate programme in both semesters.
✔ 30 ECTS per semester
✔ Courses taught entirely in English and correspond to 6 ECTS credits
🔗 Click here for the School’s undergraduate courses: Fall semester& Spring semester
🎓 Postgraduate Students only: Incoming MA students can also choose courses from our English-taught MA in Digital Media, Communication and Journalism.
🔗 Click here for the postgraduate courses
📌 ECTS tip:
You can reach the full 30 ECTS workload by combining courses from our School and, if needed, from other departments of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki — with approval from your home university and the relevant Erasmus coordinators.
📌 For detailed and up-to-date information about our Courses, including full syllabi, Erasmus students are kindly requested to consult the 📖 AUTh Course Catalogue.
In the catalogue, you may:
• Search for courses by course title and/or course code (please make sure to use the Erasmus course code for the Erasmus Programme and for the relevant semester Fall semester & Spring semester)
• View analytical syllabi and detailed course descriptions
• Explore all courses offered by our School to Erasmus students through a centralized and official platform
The AUTh Course Catalogue serves as the primary and most reliable source of academic information and may also be used for Learning Agreements and ECTS recognition by your home institution.
👉 Access the AUTh Course Catalogue for SJMC here:
🔗 https://courses.auth.gr/#/index?isActive=true&lang=en&domain=jour
📝 Course Programme & Learning Agreement
- The final English course programme is published on School’s website (Erasmus section) in mid–late September (fall semester) and mid-late January (spring semester).
- Courses may change slightly every year (new courses, timetable changes, etc.).
⚠️ Important (and please remember this):
👉 We strongly recommend finalising your Learning Agreement after you arrive in Thessaloniki, Greece, once the final timetable is announced.
🔄 Changes to Learning Agreements
⚠️ Important (and please remember this): Changes are allowed until early November (fall semester) and early March (spring semester).
🔽 Who Should I Contact and When? 📩
🏢 Erasmus Nomination / Acceptance Letter / Accommodation / Erasmus procedures / Arrival procedures (administrative matters)
→ Erasmus Office AUTh (Department of European and Educational Programmes) (📍Geo Pin)
📩 erasmus-incoming@auth.gr & 🔗 https://eurep.auth.gr/en?lang=en
🎓 Courses / ECTS / Learning Agreement (only academic matters)
→ School’s Erasmus & ECTS Coordinators Team
📩 erasmus@jour.auth.gr
Dr Paraskevi Dekoulou (Ms), Associate Professor
Dr Panagiotis Paschalidis (Mr), Assistant Professor
Dr Clio Kenterelidou (Ms), Tenured Senior Teaching Instructor
Dr Despoina Kazana (Ms), Tenured Senior Teaching Instructor
📝 Registration in the School / Courses Enrolment / SIS and E-Learning Platform Access
→ School’s Secretariat (📍Geo Pin)
📩 info@jour.auth.gr
⚠️ Important (and please remember this):
- After registering with the AUTH Erasmus Office, you must visit the SJMC School’s Secretariat to complete your registration and enroll in your selected courses.
⏰ Timetable & Programme Updates 📅
🌐 School’s Website: 🔗 https://jour.auth.gr/en/homepage-eng/
📌 Please contact the right office to get a faster reply. The School of Journalism and Mass Communications does not handle accommodation or acceptance letters.
🎉 Welcome Reception & Timetable
At the start of each semester, we organise a welcome reception for Erasmus & international students at our School premises (📍Geo Pin).
📢 Timetable & details are announced before classes start.
Check the School’s website regularly!
👀 Don’t skip the welcome reception — it’s the best way to get oriented and meet people!
🔽 Before You Email Us 🙏
Most questions are already answered on this page.
Please read carefully before sending individual emails.
📌 Emails asking for information already published here may not receive an individual reply.
Thanks for understanding
We very much look forward to welcoming you to Thessaloniki, Greece and to our School!💙
The Erasmus / ECTS Coordination Team
(erasmus@jour.auth.gr)
Dr Paraskevi Dekoulou (Ms)
Dr Panagiotis Paschalidis (Mr)
Dr Clio Kenterelidou (Ms)
Dr Despoina Kazana (Ms)