Applications: Number of Applicants, Criteria, and Selection Procedure

Categories of Candidates for the MA

The following are admitted to the MA Programme: 1. Graduates of higher education institutions – BA holders from Universities and Technical Universities in Greece or similar institutions abroad. 2. Graduates – BA holders from foreign universities, provided the institution of origin is listed in the National Register of Recognized Institutions of foreign countries, and its degree type is included in the National Register of Types of Degrees of Recognized Institutions, as posted on the website of the D.O.A.T.A.P.

Number of Applicants and Application Procedure

• The maximum number of students admitted to the programme per year is thirty (30) postgraduate students, with ten (10) per specialization and a minimum of twelve (12), including at least four (4) per specialization. The official announcement of the application procedure is made by the School’s Assembly in May of each year and is posted on the School’s website.
• Applications and the accompanying qualification files of candidates are submitted in paper form to the School’s Secretariat between September 1 and 15 each year. The application form should specify the specialization of the MA the candidate wishes to pursue. The selection criteria for candidates are as follows: The qualifications file must include: 1. A copy of the Degree Certificate or a Certificate of Completion of Studies. 2. An official transcript of records. 3. A curriculum vitae (CV). 4. Certification of proficiency (C1 level) in one foreign language (English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish) [* Certified knowledge at C1 level in one foreign language is defined as a mandatory language requirement. Foreign applicants, as a prerequisite for admission to the postgraduate programme, must submit a certificate of proficiency in Greek or a certificate demonstrating at least B2 level competence]. 5. Supporting documents demonstrating attendance at scientific conferences and research experience, as well as publications [optional].

Selection criteria

The following are taken into consideration as criteria for the selection of candidates: (a) Degree/Diploma level (40%). (b) Qualifications file: Grades obtained in undergraduate courses directly relevant to the academic field of the M.A. programme and the chosen specialization (10%), additional foreign languages (5%), and publications/research experience (5%). (c) Interview and successful oral examination in the subject areas of each specialization (≥6/10). The interview-examination grade counts for 15% for the specializations in Ancient Greek and Roman History and Byzantine and Medieval History, and for 40% for the specialization in Modern and Contemporary History. (d) Successful written examination (≥6/10) for the specializations in Ancient Greek and Roman History, as well as Byzantine and Medieval History (25%).

Selection Procedure

The selection process of candidates is overseen by the Coordinating Committee of the MA. The Committee compiles a comprehensive list of all candidates and, following a thorough review, excludes those who do not meet the minimum formal criteria established by the School. Subsequently, it invites qualified candidates who have fulfilled the prerequisites to participate in a written examination and/or an interview and oral examination, depending on the specialization.

Upon completion of the process, the final list of successful candidates is generated. The announcement of results complies with the provisions on the protection of personal data. Within two (2) working days of the provisional results’ announcement, candidates retain the right to file an appeal against the list of successful candidates. The Steering Committee will review the appeal and communicate its decision within two (2) working days at the latest.

The final list of successful candidates and any runners-up, confirmed by the Assembly of the School, is posted on the Secretariat’s Notice Board and on the MA’s website. Failure to register within the specified deadline is considered a refusal to accept the position, and it is then filled by the next successful candidate.

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