Admission Process 

Admissions to the MSc Program – Selection Procedures – Tuition Exemptions

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Announcement – Call for Applications – Required Documents

The Coordinating Committee (C.C.) of the MSc program determines the timeline for publishing the official announcement-call for applications in digital media and on the program’s official website. The announcement specifies:

• The categories of eligible graduates,

• The required qualifications,

• The general selection process for candidates,

• The tuition fees,

• The application deadline, and

• The submission address for application documents.

Applications must be submitted using a special application form, which is available on the MSc website or on the website of the Department of Medicine at the University of Thessaly.

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Required Documents for Application

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Completed application form

• Copy of their degree or a certificate confirming that they have completed their academic requirements. (For graduates of foreign universities, the procedure outlined in Article 304/N.4957/2022 applies.)

• Official transcript of undergraduate studies

• Detailed CV including academic background, research activities, and professional experience (with supporting documents)

• Certificates or diplomas of postgraduate studies (if applicable)

• Proof of participation in research activities (if applicable)

• Two recommendation letters from university professors, TEI faculty, senior researchers, or recognized experts

• Certificate of English language proficiency (mandatory) and other foreign languages (optional)
  (In special cases, language proficiency will be assessed by the MSc Selection Committee.)

• Copy of both sides of their national ID card

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Official declaration (Law 1599/86) stating that the candidate is not enrolled in another MSc program at a different department

• Official declaration (Law 1599/86) stating that all submitted documents are true copies of the originals

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Selection Criteria for MSc Students

The MSc Selection Committee evaluates candidates holistically, considering their qualifications as demonstrated by their submitted documents and their performance during a personal interview.

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Evaluation of Candidates

The evaluation process for MSc applicants consists of three (3) stages, carried out by the MSc Selection Committee in collaboration with the Coordinating Committee:

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Phase A – Document Review

The MSc Selection Committee examines the submitted documents of all candidates to verify eligibility.

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Phase B – Scoring of Criteria

Each selection criterion is scored on a scale from 0 to 100, with each candidate receiving a specific number of points. The MSc Selection Committee and the Coordinating Committee evaluate and rank the candidates based on the following selection criteria:

(The document may continue with a detailed breakdown of the criteria, scoring system, and selection procedures.)

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Selection Criteria

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• Undergraduate degree/diploma grade (20%)

• Relevance of undergraduate studies to the MSc program's field (10%)

• English language proficiency level (certification required) (10%)

• Undergraduate thesis (5%)

• Recognized professional or research experience in a related field (5%)

• Publications in scientific journals & presentations at scientific conferences (5%)

• Possession of other postgraduate degrees (10%)

• Recommendation letters (5%)

• Interview (30%)

TOTAL: 100%