In the framework of the operation of the Master’s Program (MSc) entitled “Multifunctional Management of Forest Ecosystems and Bio-economy” (http://msc-forest.fwsd.uth.gr), of the Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design (https://fwsd.uth.gr), of the School of Technology of the University of Thessaly, in accordance with the provisions of decision no. 15417/20/ΓΠ of the Rector of the University for its establishment (Government Gazette 3685/3-9-2020, vol. B’) and No. 72/24.08.22 (item 6) decision of the Assembly of the Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design, the deadline for submitting applications is extended of MSc’s graduate student candidates for the academic year 2022-2023 until Thursday, September 15th, 2022.
University graduates, graduates of the Departments of Forestry, former Forestry and Natural Environment Management, Geotechnical Sciences, Environment, graduates of other Departments (Universities) with relative relevance to the subject of the said master’s degree are admitted to the master’s degree, as judged by the competent Master’s Selection Committee on a case-by-case basis Students, graduates of foreign universities, in a relevant specialty, after presenting the equivalence of their degree from the competent body.
The postgraduate study program is offered on a full or part-time basis. The duration of studies for the awarding of the Master’s Degree is set at three (3) academic semesters for full-time students and five (5) academic semesters for part-time students, which include 10 courses and the preparation of a diploma thesis. The 3rd and 5th semesters, in the case of full-time and part-time studies respectively, are offered for the preparation of the postgraduate thesis. The minimum time to complete the postgraduate study program is 1.5 years (3 academic semesters) and the total number of credits (ECTS) required to obtain the postgraduate Diploma is 90 (ninety).
The number of students who will be admitted to P.M.S. according to academic year 2022-2023 amounts to thirty (30).
Registrations at postgraduate study program will take place on the second 15th of September 2022, while the courses will start at the beginning of October 2022 and will take place, live and remotely (according to the current legislation), every 15 days, on Friday (afternoon), Saturday and Sunday , in the building facilities of the Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design in Karditsa.
From the publication of this call for expression of interest until September 15th, 2022, interested students are invited to send the fully completed Expression of Interest Application in Google Forms by attaching the following supporting documents:
- Expression of Interest Application (accompany this invitation).
- Copy of police ID.
- Complete Curriculum Vitae, which will include information on the candidate’s studies and, if available, on the candidate’s scientific and professional activity.
- Copies of degree certificates, accompanied by detailed course grades (or Diploma Annexures) and, in the event that the completion of the studies is pending, a responsible statement that the candidate’s graduation is expected by the end of registration at P.M.S.
- Certificate of recognition and equivalence of degree or diploma from D.O.A.T.A.P. (for those coming from universities abroad).
- Copies of certificates of knowledge of foreign languages (if any).
- Evidence of professional, educational experience and scientific activity in general (if any).
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable).
The evaluation of the candidates will be based on the overall grading (on a scale of 1 – 100) with the following criteria (the weighting factor of each criterion is shown in parentheses): a) the general grade of the degree/diploma with a minimum score of “Very Good” ( 30%), b) the level of knowledge of the foreign language (10%), c) the publications in scientific journals, announcements at scientific conferences (5%), d) the possession of other Masters Degrees (5%), e) the relevant professional experience (10%), f) letters of recommendation (10%) and g) the interview (30%). Candidates with the highest overall grade are admitted to the postgraduate study program. Exceptionally and only in the event that the required number of admitted students (up to 30) has not been completed, candidates with a general degree grade of “Good” may be accepted, according to a documented recommendation of the postgraduate study program Coordination Committee and a decision of the Department Assembly.
The Selection Committee will invite to an interview – oral examination those of the candidates who meet the formal and substantive requirements.
The postgraduate study program is self-financed and the total fees per student amount to €2,800, which are paid in installments in two (2) equal installments, in September and January of each academic year. It is noted that two (2) excellence scholarships are given in the 1st and 2nd semester of courses (amounting to €1,400 each) to the students who obtain the highest marks in the respective courses. Additionally, as provided by the provisions of article 35 of Law 4485/2017, of the total number of admitted students, 30% of them are exempted from tuition fees based on economic and social criteria.
More information is provided by:
- The Secretariat of postgraduate study program ., Mr. Athanassios Kyriakis, Tel.: 2441064730, E-mail: msc-forest.fwsd@uth.gr
- The Director of the P.M.S., Professor Michael Vrahnak, Tel.: 6946281442, E-mail: mvrahnak@uth.gr
- The website of the postgraduate study program, http://msc-forest.fwsd.uth.gr
Karditsa, 08/31/2022
The chief of the postgraduate study program
VRACHNAKIS MICHAIL
Professor
The announcement in pdf format: 2022 Announcement
The application in Google Forms format: Application for Expression of Interest 2022