The Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences & Design of the School of Technology of the University of Thessaly announces the start of the application process for the admission of postgraduate students, for the academic year 2024-2025, to the Graduate Studies Program (MSP) entitled "Multifunctional Management of Natural Ecosystems and Bio-economy".
The MSc is offered on a full-time basis and the duration of the studies is defined in three (3) academic semesters. The 3rd semester is dedicated to the preparation of the master's thesis. In order to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma, it is necessary to attend and pass an examination in ten (10) courses and then to prepare the Postgraduate Thesis.
The maximum number of students who will be admitted to this program for the Academic Year 2024-2025 amounts to thirty (30)..
Expressions of interest
Application submission
Also, interested parties must attach during this time to the Application for Expression of Interest following documents:
- Photocopy of police ID.
- Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae, which will include information on the candidates' studies, scientific and professional activity.
- Copies of degrees and transcripts (or Diploma Supplements) or a declaration that they are expected to graduate 10 days before the start of classes.
- Certificate of recognition and equivalence from DOATAP (for those from foreign universities).
- Copies of certificates of knowledge of foreign languages.
- Evidence of professional, educational experience and scientific activity in general (if any).
- Letters of recommendation (if applicable).
Files should be in .pdf and .jpeg format for photos.
Evaluation of candidates
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) publications in scientific journals, announcements at scientific conferences (5%),
d) possession of other Master's Degrees (5%),
e) relevant professional experience (10%), f) letters of recommendation (10%) and
g) the interview (30%).
Candidates with the highest overall grade are admitted to the MSc. 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 MSc 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.
Additionally, as provided by the provision of Article 35 "Free tuition - scholarships" of Law 4485/2017, 30% of the total number of admitted students are exempted from tuition fees based on financial and social criteria.
All the above supporting documents must be sent either electronically through Application for Expression of Interest or in case of a problem with the Application in the email msc-forest.fwsd@uth.gr and with title/subject Registrations of MSc A.Y. 2024-2025 Multifunctional Management of Natural Ecosystems and Bio-economy.
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