1. The selection of admitted students to the Master’s Programme is carried out in accordance with the provisions and regulations of these Postgraduate Studies Regulations.

2. By decision of the Assembly, following a recommendation by the Programme Director and the University’s relevant services, each academic year the Master’s Programme publishes and uploads a call for applications for admission to the postgraduate programme on the University’s website. The call specifies all relevant details (application deadline, required supporting documents, etc.). The relevant applications, together with the required supporting documents, are submitted electronically, as provided in the call and the present regulations, and are reviewed by decision of the Department Assembly.

The required supporting documents submitted by each applicant are as follows:

Application form

Copy of degree certificate or certificate of completion of studies

Official transcript, stating the degree grade

Two letters of recommendation from faculty members and/or employer

Proof of knowledge of English or another foreign language at level B2, as certified on the basis of qualifications accepted by ASEP, or a degree/postgraduate/doctoral diploma from a foreign university

Clear photocopy of both sides of the police identity card

One recent passport-style photograph

Proof of knowledge of the Greek language for foreign applicants, as demonstrated by a degree, postgraduate or doctoral diploma from a Greek university, a Greek high school certificate, or a certificate of Greek language proficiency from the Centre for the Greek Language

Solemn declaration (via gov.gr or with certified signature by a KEP) stating that all supporting documents submitted and included in the file are true and accurate

3. Applicants holding a first-cycle degree from institutions abroad must submit their degree for recognition so that it is recognised as equivalent to degrees awarded by Higher Education Institutions in Greece. Recognition of degrees from foreign institutions is carried out by DOATAP or the relevant body as provided by law, and follows the applicable regulations. Degrees from foreign institutions submitted by applicants become acceptable only if the awarding institution is included in the National Register of Recognised Foreign Higher Education Institutions and the degree type is included in the National Register of Degree Types of Recognised Foreign Institutions. Degrees obtained under franchise agreements with private entities in Greece are not recognised, unless the studies took place within the territory of the foreign country where the recognised institution is established.

4. The Department Secretariat checks the formal supporting documents submitted by the applicant, records the application, and forwards it to the Admission Committee.

5. The selection of admitted students is carried out by a committee of faculty members (Admission Committee), constituted by decision of the Assembly, following a recommendation by the Director, and in which the Programme Director also participates.

The selection criteria are announced to applicants through the call for applications and indicatively include the following:

Degree grade(s)

Performance in the interview

Knowledge of a foreign language or foreign languages

Letters of recommendation

Type and scope of professional and/or research experience

Possession of a second degree or second-cycle qualification

7. The Assembly may define additional criteria and may establish an Examination Committee (Additional Internal Examinations Committee), following a proposal by the Admission Committee, for some or all applicants. The Committee determines the subject matter and timing of such examinations.

The selection procedure is carried out by the Admission Committee, which:

• a) prepares a full list of all applicants;
• b) rejects candidates who do not meet the selection criteria;
• c) invites all applicants to an interview. The interview is conducted by the members of the Admission Committee;
• d) evaluates the applicants and submits its proposal for final approval to the Assembly.

8. The final list of successful applicants is ratified by the Department Assembly.

By decision of the Assembly, all successful applicants are enrolled, including any supernumerary students. The applicant’s registration in the programme is completed by submitting to the Secretariat all required supporting documents.

Support Services and Administrative Support for Students

The support structures and services for students of the Master’s Programme play a crucial role in ensuring a comprehensive and successful academic experience. These services include academic advising, career counselling, mental health support, and access to digital resources and support tools for postgraduate studies. In particular, students have access to the electronic class platform, digital notes and learning materials, as well as technical support for resolving issues related to the use of learning platforms and tools. The University of Piraeus also provides access to a number of modern digital services, such as the asynchronous education platform e-class, the student information system for academic data management, online library services through HEAL-Link, and electronic secretariat applications, which support students throughout their studies and facilitate their communication with the University, teaching staff, and administrative services.

The services also include career guidance, mobility support, access to scholarships and welfare programmes, cooperation with the labour market, assistance in preparing CVs and cover letters, as well as participation in educational and social activities organised by the programme. In this way, collaboration, exchange of ideas, and the strengthening of student networks are promoted, contributing to their overall development and success.

Categories of Admitted Students

The Master’s Programme admits holders of a first-cycle degree from Higher Education Institutions in Greece or from equivalent institutions abroad, as well as graduates of the former Technological Educational Institutes (TEIs).

Members of the categories EEP, EDIP, ETEP, as well as administrative staff of the University, who meet the requirements of the previous paragraph, may, upon their application, be admitted as supernumerary students, with only one such admission permitted per year, exclusively to Master’s Programmes of the University in which they serve, and in accordance with the University’s Internal Regulations.

Selection Criteria and Admission Procedure for the Master’s Programme

1. The selection of admitted students to the Master’s Programme is carried out in accordance with the provisions and regulations of these Postgraduate Studies Regulations.

2. By decision of the Assembly, following a recommendation by the Programme Director and the University’s relevant services, each academic year the Master’s Programme publishes and uploads a call for applications for admission to the postgraduate programme on the University’s website. The call specifies all relevant details (application deadline, required supporting documents, etc.). The relevant applications, together with the required supporting documents, are submitted electronically, as provided in the call and the present regulations, and are reviewed by decision of the Department Assembly.

The required supporting documents submitted by each applicant are as follows:

Application form

Copy of degree certificate or certificate of completion of studies

Official transcript, stating the degree grade

Two letters of recommendation from faculty members and/or employer

Proof of knowledge of English or another foreign language at level B2, as certified on the basis of qualifications accepted by ASEP, or a degree/postgraduate/doctoral diploma from a foreign university

Clear photocopy of both sides of the police identity card

One recent passport-style photograph

Proof of knowledge of the Greek language for foreign applicants, as demonstrated by a degree, postgraduate or doctoral diploma from a Greek university, a Greek high school certificate, or a certificate of Greek language proficiency from the Centre for the Greek Language

Solemn declaration (via gov.gr or with certified signature by a KEP) stating that all supporting documents submitted and included in the file are true and accurate

3. Applicants holding a first-cycle degree from institutions abroad must submit their degree for recognition so that it is recognised as equivalent to degrees awarded by Higher Education Institutions in Greece. Recognition of degrees from foreign institutions is carried out by DOATAP or the relevant body as provided by law, and follows the applicable regulations. Degrees from foreign institutions submitted by applicants become acceptable only if the awarding institution is included in the National Register of Recognised Foreign Higher Education Institutions and the degree type is included in the National Register of Degree Types of Recognised Foreign Institutions. Degrees obtained under franchise agreements with private entities in Greece are not recognised, unless the studies took place within the territory of the foreign country where the recognised institution is established.

4. The Department Secretariat checks the formal supporting documents submitted by the applicant, records the application, and forwards it to the Admission Committee.

5. The selection of admitted students is carried out by a committee of faculty members (Admission Committee), constituted by decision of the Assembly, following a recommendation by the Director, and in which the Programme Director also participates.

The selection criteria are announced to applicants through the call for applications and indicatively include the following:

Degree grade(s)

Performance in the interview

Knowledge of a foreign language or foreign languages

Letters of recommendation

Type and scope of professional and/or research experience

Possession of a second degree or second-cycle qualification

Η διαδικασία επιλογής διενεργείται από την Επιτροπή Επιλογής, η οποία: α) Καταρτίζει πλήρη κατάλογο όσων έχουν υποβάλει αίτηση.

• b) rejects candidates who do not meet the selection criteria;
• c) invites all applicants to an interview. The interview is conducted by the members of the Admission Committee;
• δ) Αξιολογεί τους υποψηφίους και υποβάλλει την πρότασή της για την τελική έγκριση στη Συνέλευση. Ο τελικός πίνακας επιτυχόντων επικυρώνεται από την Συνέλευση του Τμήματος.

By decision of the Assembly, all successful applicants are enrolled, including any supernumerary students.

The applicant’s registration in the programme is completed by submitting to the Secretariat all required supporting documents.