ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) is the largest higher education institution of the Balkans. With more than eleven thousand students, AUTh s School of Engineering is one of the university s largest and most dynamic constituents. Over more than five decades, the School of Engineering evolved to an internationally appreciated academic entity with regard to both the high level of education offered and the level of innovative research conducted. Its departments maintain close collaborations with several other universities and research institutions all over the world. The undergraduate courses offered by the departments are complemented by numerous graduate studies of interdisciplinary nature. This brochure contains basic information on AUTh s School of Engineering and its Departments. References to the Internet are provided where substantially more details may be found. Do not hesitate to contact us for any queries and keep in mind that, in line with the traditional Greek hospitality, we are pleased to welcome guests in our campus. Professor Nicolas Moussiopoulos Dean of the School of Engineering HISTORY...3 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES...4 GRADUATE STUDIES AND SPECIALIZATION...4 PRACTICAL TRAINING COOPERATION WITH INDUSTRY...5 RESEARCH...6 MOBILITY & NETWORKING... SOCIAL ACTIVITIES... DEPARTMENTS Civil Engineering... Architecture... Rural and Surveying Engineering... Mechanical Engineering... Electrical & Computer Engineering... Chemical Engineering... Mathematics, Physics and Computational Sciences... Urban - Regional Planning & Development Engineering... 2
The School of Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki was established in 1955. Since then, more than 23000 students have graduated from the School; a large number of them hold now positions in national and European enterprises as well as in the Greek public administration sector. The School consists of 8 Departments: Department of Civil Engineering Department of Architecture Department of Rural and Surveying Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computational Sciences Department of Urban - Regional Planning & Development Engineering In the present time (2006) the School has 354 faculty members, 107 teaching assistants and 150 persons belonging to the technical and administrative staff. CHEMICAL 11% ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER 24% URBAN-REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 7% MECHANICAL 12% CIVIL 24% ARCHITECTURE 13% RURAL AND SURVEYING 9% Students admitted during 2005-06 3
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF ars in an one-tier system (integrated curriculum) for all the departments. ogram of studies based on a number of background or core and elective courses and hout ten (10) semesters. ring Background and core courses: 48, Elective courses: 16 out of 97, Diploma Thesis ntroductory programme: 60 credits, Basic studies programme: 180 credits, Diploma mme: 60 credits, Diploma Theses (I Dissertation, II Diploma Project) veying Engineering Background courses: 21, Core courses: 21, Elective courses: 12 ma Thesis Computer Engineering Background courses: 30, Core courses: 14-18, Elective t of 94, Diploma Thesis neering Background courses: 30, Core courses: 14, Elective courses: 4, Diploma ring Core courses: 46, Elective courses: 9 out of 69, Diploma Thesis lanning & Development Engineering Background and core courses: 56, Elecoma Thesis ics and Computational Sciences Support to all other Departments GRADUATE SPECIALIZATION PROGRAMS AFTER GRADUATION 1033 continued in graduate specialization programs (2004-2005) INTERDEPA RTMENTAL GRADUATE PROGRAMS DOCTORAL PROGRAMS: No tuition fees Typical duration 3-6 years Supervisor and 3-member advisory committee Yearly progress reports Final examination by a 7-member committee In many cases, close association with funded research work 4
The students of the School of Engineering have the opportunity to obtain real-world experience, before their graduation, by practical training programs/residencies in National and European Industries and Research Institutes. Often, these industries are also partners in large research programs of the various Departments of the School. CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY - HELLAS RURAL AND SURVEYING 23% CIVIL 26% CHEMICAL 9% RHEINISCH-WESTFÄLISCHE TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN METAL CONSTRUCTIONS OF GREECE S.A. CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER 18% MECHANICAL 24% Percentage of undergraduate students receiving training under the Operational Program for Education and Initial Professional Training during the period 1998-2003 5
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF Basic Research The School of Engineering has emerged as a significant contributor in the International Scientific Community. The published work of the faculty members appears in high-class International Scientific Journals and becomes the basis of the development of new technological applications. Applied Research All the Departments of the School maintain strong collaborations with National and European Industries for the conceptualization and the development of new high-technology products. Most of the Research Programs are funded from the National, European or International Industry, from National Research Agencies, the European Union and other resources. RESEARCH: Inflows during the decade 1994-2003 200 Total inflows 150 Million 100 50 0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 CHEMICAL 8,2% ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER 7,9% MECHANICAL 24,1% MATHEMATICS, PHYSICS AND COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES 4.8% RURAL AND SURVEYING 6,2% Distribution of inflows per department 2002-2004 CIVIL 29,5% ARCHITECTURE 19,3% 1994-2003 1855 Research programs 112,5 million 6
The faculty members and the students of the School of Engineering exhibit a remarkable performance in the framework of European and other International programs (ERASMUS, SOCRAT ES, TIME, Networks of Excellence etc). Especially for the TIME double degree program, the School has initiated close collaborations with reputable European Universities such as the French Écoles Centrales. Outgoing faculty members (1999-2002): 125 Outgoing students: 400 Incoming students: 218 (1999-2002) Participation to the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience School of Engineering Symphonic Orchestra: students and faculty members Movie Production Team: students and faculty members Theatrical Group: students and faculty members Athletic teams and championships: students and faculty members Organization of Chess Championships Orchestra of the School of Engineering 7
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF www.civil.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S MAIN DATA 1960 students 103 faculty members 34 teaching assistants 31 administrative staff 4 divisions 18 laboratories DEGREES AWARDED - Civil Engineer s degree - Three graduate specialization degrees - Doctoral degree Additionally, the Department participates in two interdepartmental graduate programs 8
www.arch.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S 982 students 76 faculty members 20 teaching assistants 13 administrative staff 5 divisions 10 laboratories MAIN DATA DEGREES AWARDED - Architect engineer s degree - Doctoral degree Additionally, the Department participates in three interdepartmental graduate programs 9
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF www.topo.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S MAIN DATA 730 students 36 faculty members 15 teaching assistants 14 administrative staff 3 divisions DEGREES AWARDED - Rural and Surveying Engineer s degree - Two graduate specialization degrees - Doctoral degree Additionally, the Department participates in two interdepartmental graduate programs 10
www.meng.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S 911 students 34 faculty members 10 teaching assistants 24 administrative staff 3 divisions 10 laboratories MAIN DATA Additionally, the Department participates in three interdepartmental graduate programs DEGREES AWARDED - Mechanical Engineer s degree - Graduate specialization degrees - Doctoral degree 11
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF www.ee.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S MAIN DATA 1859 students 42 faculty members 10 teaching assistants 21 administrative staff 3 divisions 14 laboratories DEGREES AWARDED - Electrical Engineer s degree - Doctoral degree Additionally, the Department participates in six interdepartmental graduate programs 12
www.cheng.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S 881 students 35 faculty members 2 teaching assistants 30 administrative staff 4 divisions 12 laboratories MAIN DATA Additionally, the Department participates in two interdepartmental graduate programs DEGREES AWARDED - Chemical Engineer s degree - Doctoral degree 13
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI SCHOOL OF www.auth.gr/gen/ D I V I S I O N S MAIN DATA 28 faculty members 6 teaching assistants 6 administrative staff 4 divisions 4 laboratories DEGREES AWARDED - Doctoral degree Additionally, the Department participates in three interdepartmental graduate programs 14
www.horo.auth.gr D I V I S I O N S A NEW DEPARTMENT The department was ed in the fall of 2004, w campus situated in the city of Veria 15
THESSALONIKI ATH ENS HELLAS HELLAS Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece +30 2310-99.5601, fax: +30 2310-99.5611, e-mail: info@eng.auth.gr www.eng.auth.gr