STUDIES

This page offers information about the curriculum, including the courses and their structure, as well as the length, structure, and content of the semesters.

Furthermore, you can find a comprehensive list of completed master's theses since the inception of the program during the academic year 2019-2020.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The duration of the Inter-institutional Master's Program is 18 months. It consists of two semesters of study and one semester for the development of the MSc thesis.

Typically, the courses are held at the premises of the Inst. of Informatics and Telecommunications of NCSR “Demokritos”, usually Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 21:00. However, it is possible to hold additional lectures, presentations or seminars depending on the needs of the study program in NCSR “Demokritos” or in other places.

The MSc accepts applications for study usually in April and May of each year.

The calendar is typically structured as follows:

1^st SEMESTER (WINTER)

The 1^st semester usually starts in October and ends in January. It includes 1 preparatory and 5 compulsory courses. Each course consists of 13 lectures, while it is possible to schedule courses and presentations according to the needs of each course. After the end of the semester there is an examination period of 2 weeks.

2^nd SEMESTER (SPRING)

The Second Semester starts in March and ends in June. It includes 6 courses, two compulsory and four electives. Each course consists of 13 lectures, while it is possible to schedule courses and presentations according to the needs of each course, followed by a 2-week examination period in July.

Students are examined for their knowledge either through written or oral exams, or through the preparation of assignments, or through a combination of the above methods. The method of examination of each course is announced in the first course lecture.

3^rD SEMESTER (WINTER)

The 3rd Semester is devoted to the MSc thesis. This can be completed as part of internship with external partners.