Frequentrly Asked Questions
Who is this MSc Program for?
Graduates of Higher Education Institutes (HEI; Universities and Technological Educational Institutes) of the country and abroad may apply to the MSc, and in particular graduates of the following disciplines:
- Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental and other relevant discipline.
- Graduates of other HEI with relevance to the subject of the specific MSc which, on a case-by-case basis, are evaluated by the Graduate Student Selection Committee.
What are the Prerequisites?
Every year the Director of the MSc publishes a press release, three (3) months before the deadline for applications, on the website of UTH and of MSc call for expression of interest for the MSc, the start of which is scheduled for the next academic year. Candidates’ applications must be accompanied by the prescribed supporting documents listed below. Applications that are not accompanied by the necessary certificates or supporting documents will not be taken into account during the candidate selection process. The invitation states the conditions for admission, the categories of graduates, the number of admissions, the admission method, the selection criteria, the deadlines for submitting applications as well as the supporting documents required. The applications together with the necessary supporting documents are submitted to the Secretariat of the MSc either in printed or electronic form.
The evaluation of the candidates takes place within the prescribed deadlines that have been set by the announcement of the MSc and as long as they have submitted in time, all the necessary supporting documents.
The evaluation of candidates is based on the overall grading (on a scale of 1 – 100) using the following criteria:
|
SN |
SELECTION CRITERIA |
POINTS |
|
1 |
Degree/diploma grade with a minimum score of “Very Good” |
30 |
|
2 |
Level of knowledge of the foreign language |
20 |
|
3 |
Publications in scientific journals, Announcements in scientific conferences |
5 |
|
4 |
Possession of a second Degree or Master’s Degree |
5 |
|
5 |
Relevant professional or research experience |
5 |
|
6 |
Letters of recommendation |
5 |
|
7 |
Interview |
30 |
|
TOTAL |
100 |
The scoring of the degree (maximum 30 points) takes into account both the degree and the years of regular undergraduate studies as follows:
– 0.60 x Degree grade x Years of regular studies (for degree grade 9.00-10),
– 0.57 x Degree grade x Years of regular studies (for degree grade 8.00-8.99),
– 0.55 x Degree grade x Years of regular studies (for degree grade 7.00-7.99),
– 0.52 x Degree grade x Years of regular studies (for degree grade 6.50-6.99).
The scoring of the certified knowledge of the English language is done according to the Common European Framework of Reference. B1, B2, C1 and C2 English language degree holders receive 5 points, 10 points, 15 points and 20 points, respectively.
The publications must be relevant to the topic of the MSc to be graded. They can be submitted as five publications (maximum: 5 points). Publications in journals belonging to weighted scientific databases (eg Impact Factor, SCImago Journal Rank) receive 100% (1 point) of the score corresponding to the publication. Publications in journals that do not belong to scientific databases with a weighting factor receive 50% of the score, while publications in scientific conferences receive 10% of the score, relative to the first category. Posts that do not fall into any of the previous categories are not rated. The scoring of the publications takes into account the ranking order of the candidate’s name in the list of names of the publication as follows: as 1st author he receives 100% of the points relating to the publication, as 2nd author he receives 60% of the points and as 3rd and then author receives 30% of the points.
The possession of a second Degree or Master’s Degree, in a topic area related to the MSc is scored (with a maximum of 5 points) as follows:
– Holders of a second Degree of four-year studies receive 1 point.
– Holders of a second Degree of five years study receive 1.5 points.
– Holders of a Master’s Degree without a research thesis receive 2 points.
– Holders of a Master’s Degree with a research thesis receive 3 credits.
– PhD holders receive 5 points.
Each year of professional or research experience that is relevant to the topic of the MSc is scored with 1 molecule (maximum 5 years). The professional or research experience must be proven with supporting documents (e.g. Contracts, Certificates from public bodies, Insurance Certificates and Contracts) from which the type of employment relationship and the exact time of employment in this position must be obtained. In the case of employment for a period of less than one year, the scoring is done proportionally based on the number of days of employment.
Letters of recommendation can come from e.g. by Teaching members of HEIs or Researchers of the Research Centers of the country or abroad and are graded as follows:
– Possession of two letters of recommendation is awarded with 5 points.
– Possession of a letter of recommendation is awarded with 2.5 points.
– Not having a letter of recommendation is not awarded (0 points).
Any additional document that can support the candidate and is not included in the above can be submitted with the application file and evaluated during the interview of the candidate.
Interested parties are invited to send, by the specific date provided by the publication of the call for expression of interest, applications for participation in the MSc entitled: “MSc in Dairy Cattle Management”, via email to the official address of the MSc. The Application for Expression of Interest must be fully completed and will be available on the official website of the MSc.
Also, those interested must submit during this period to the Secretariat of the MSc (Gaiopolis Larissa, P.O. 41500. – Larissa) in person or send a registered envelope with the following supporting documents by post:
- Photocopy of ID.
- Complete and updated CV, which will include information on the candidates’ studies, scientific and professional activity.
- Copies of degrees and certificates of analytical grades (or Diploma Annexures) or a solemn declaration that they are expected to complete their graduation 10 days before the start of the MSc courses.
- Certificate of recognition and equivalence by DOATAP (for those who come from a foreign HEI).
- Copies of certificates of knowledge of foreign languages.
- Proof of professional, educational experience and scientific activity in general (if any).
- Letters of recommendation (up to 2, if any).
- Four (4) identity photos.
The Application for Expression of Interest should also be submitted in printed form together with the envelope of the above supporting documents.
How the Courses will be Conducted?
The courses will be held from Monday to Friday, morning and afternoon. In each study cycle, one course will be held in the morning and the other in the afternoon, unless decided otherwise by the Department Assembly. The duration of the teaching hour is determined at 45 minutes with a 15 minutes break. Each one-semester course will be carried out by attending lectures live or remotely in special cases, after a decision of the Assembly of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 88 of Law 4957/2022. Course attendance is mandatory. For all courses, the physical presence of postgraduate students is required for at least 80% of the lectures held in each semester. Absences greater than 20% in a course result in the student failing that course. In this case, the student repeats the attendance of the course. If deemed necessary, before the start of the program, the MSc offers preparatory courses in some topics in order to fill gaps and contribute to the homogeneity of the background of the students participating in the program. There will also be the possibility to participate in scientific lectures of the Department as well as in educational visits to companies, public organizations, but also domestic institutions. The courses are supported with the https://eclass.uth.gr/ platform of the University of Thessaly, as well as with the provided educational material. Teaching and exams are done in English, while the bibliography and articles cover international sources.
The beginning of the courses usually takes place on the 1st ten days of October. Exams take place immediately after the last week of each course. The exams will be held from Monday to Friday based on the exam schedule, unless it is decided otherwise after the approval of the schedule by the Department’s Assembly, following the recommendation of the Director of the MSc. The Steering Committee of the MSc, after a relevant proposal by the Director of the MSc approves the academic calendar, which includes all the dates related to both the conduct of courses and exams, as well as the support of theses and the oaths of the MSc.
Is the MSc Program in English Only?
The language of all courses as well as the preparation of the Master thesis is English.
Where is the University of Thessaly Located?
The University of Thessaly owns buildings in Volos, Larissa, Karditsa, Trikala and Lamia.
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How Can I Get to the University of Thessaly?
The University of Thessaly owns buildings in Volos, Larissa, Karditsa, Trikala and Lamia.
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If you are traveling to Larissa from abroad, you will likely fly into Athens International Airport (ATH) or Macedonia Airport in Thessaloniki (SKG). Occasionally, Nea Aghialos Airport (VOL) near Larissa may also be an option, particularly in summer for charter flights. From Athens (3+ hours) or Thessaloniki (1.5 hours), it’s recommended to take a train or bus to Larissa. Larissa is on Greece’s main railway line, with Hellenic Train routes connecting it to Athens and Thessaloniki. The train station is centrally located and accessible by city bus and taxi. Information on schedules and tickets is available on the Hellenic Train website.
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City buses in Larissa cover the urban area and nearby municipalities with a fleet that accommodates disabled passengers. Route 9 serves the Gaiopolis campus. There are also special Culture and City routes for tourists. More details are available on the Larissa Public Transport website. Taxis offer flexibility and speed, especially useful in Larissa’s busy city center. The Larissa TAXI Cooperative provides services with over 500 drivers, a mobile app (myTAXI), and a central contact number 18300
How Much does it Cost to Rent a House in the Area?
The cost of renting a house in Larissa is around 200-250 euros/month.
Are There Any Sports Activities?
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Other activities
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