Study in Greece: the official initiative for studies in Greece - www.studyingreece.edu.gr

Study in Greece:
the official initiative for studies in Greece

        www.studyingreece.edu.gr

ΚΑΛΗΜΕΡΑ!

Christos Michalakelis, PhD
            President, Study in Greece
Assistant Professor, Harokopio University of Athens,
   Department of Informatics and Telematics

                    michalak@studyingreece.edu.g
                    rmichalak@hua.gr
                    http://dit.hua.gr/~michalak/

Portal

What is
Study in Greece?
The official initiative for
studies in Greece.

STUDYING…

LIVING…

What is Study in Greece – SiG

   non-profit, non-governmental initiative, established in March
    2017 (action initiated in December 2014).

   Part of its core mission:
    •   promotion and support of educational opportunities and
        activities in Greece for international students
    •   provision of information for studying and living in Greece
    •   development, support and implementation of educational
        programs and activities

   aims to act as a cultural and educational bridge between
    Greece and other countries.

   SiG team consists of people from the academic area, faculty
    members, university students and PhDs.
   Study in Greece merits the auspices of the Ministries:
     • Foreign Affairs (http://www.mfa.gr)
     • Education, Research, and Religious Affairs
        (http://www.minedu.gov.gr).
     • Tourism (http://http://www.mintour.gov.gr/)
     • Ministries and Greek Embassies and Diplomatic Authorities
        abroad, host a link to the Study in Greece portal on their
        websites homepages.
   SiG monthly newsletter is delivered to all Greek HEIs and
    Faculty members by the Ministry of Education.

Part of the
                                            Homepage of
                                            Ministry of
Part of the Homepage of Ministry of
                                            Foreign Affairs
Education Research, and Religious Affairs

Two more components
                                       http://el.studyingreece.edu.gr/

http://refugees.studyingreece.edu.gr

Student cities
      &
SiG community

Student cities

Status
   Well known and highly appreciated by the academic community
   Established collaboration with
     • Universities: Athens University of Economics and Business,
        Peloponnese, Crete, Panteion, Harokopio University of Athens,
        etc, growing network
     • State Scholarships Foundation (ΙΚΥ)
     • Colleges and educational organizations (public and private)
   Participates in publicity actions
     • presentations at the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of
        Foreign Affairs
     • Ministry of Education,
     • Embassies
     • TV, radio and newspapers references and presentations.

Not only classics

• Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) in
  Ancient Greece
• Earth – Sun – Soil: A wine tasting experience
• Mediterranean nutrition
• The labors of Hercules
• Sports management

On going projects
•   Masters’ portal: http://masters.minedu.gov.gr/, the official
    platform for the postgraduate programs of the Greek
    Universities, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education
    (reference in Greek and Anglophone programs)

•   Eduorama: web portal for schools, summits, conferences,
    study abroad programs, etc. – supports online registration

•   State Scholarships portal: In collaboration with the State
    Scholarships Foundation (ΙΚΥ)

http://masters.minedu.gov.gr/

What can Study in Greece offer
•   “One- stop shop” for educational activities
•   “Do the matching” between Greece and abroad
•   Based on existing and growing collaborations with Greek Universities,
    Colleges and other organizations, SiG can plan, organize and
    implement various educational activities:
     • Study Abroad Programs
     • Conferences / Summits
     • Summer / Winter Schools / Travel Study Programs / Internships
     • Workshops, etc.
•   Promotion of activities of the Greek and international educational
    institutions, international universities, acting as a hub of information.
•   Developing networking opportunities between visiting researchers and
    Greek faculty and/or educational institutions.

…some more…
•   Consultation during the planning process of Programs regarding
    • the itinerary,
    • locations and venues,
    • accommodation and transportation solutions,
    • permissions related to museums, archaeological sites, etc.
    • development of the Programs' budget
    • coordination of administrative and logistical matters of the Program
•   Create contacts with Greek academics and educational organizations -
    always based on the Program profile and curriculum- (invite academics
    to teach courses, offer masterclasses, workshops, guest lectures, etc.).
•   Explore networking possibilities between study abroad programs and
    Greek faculty, Greek educational institutions and also other study
    abroad programs

…and some more…

•   Develop custom-made programs and activities.
•   Work with
    • Program Directors and Faculty to evaluate the Programs
       and propose improvements for future cycles.
    • stakeholders to develop innovative program
       components - connect the goals and the curricula of
       the Programs with the modern culture, socio-economic
       situation, and every-day life in Greece.
•   Develop side events to support the outreach of the program
    in the local/Greek community

…even more..

•   Promote the Programs through the SiG portal over its wide
    network.
•   Provide support services for participants
     • pre-departure material and meetings,
     • arrival meet-and-assist services,
     • obtain Greek telephone numbers,
     • nutrition advices, etc.
•   Organization, transportation, accommodation fully supported by
    SIG’s team members, associates and their experience.
•   SiG coordinators follow the program on a fulltime basis.

Participants from Greece:
                     Added value
Success of these programs can be better ensured with the
participation of undergraduate or graduate students from Greek
educational institutions, since they will:
• provide a faster cultural immersion and a better overall
   experience to the foreign participants,
• act as constant contacts with the people, landscapes,
   monuments, history and every-day life of Greece
• strengthen the Programs developing collaborative relationships
   with Greek educational institutions (along with collaborations
   with faculty members of those institutions)
• Successful example: One Belt One Road Summit, with students
   from both Chinese and Greek Universities.

THANK YOU!
                                  Any questions?
                                   Christos Michalakelis, PhD
                                   •   studyingreece.edu.gr
www.studyingreece.edu.gr           •   info@studyingreece.edu.gr
                                   •   michalak@studyingreece.edu.gr

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