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5.1.2. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
Aristotle University Thessaloniki (AUTh) accomplishes
the highest level of its academic
excellence, a century since its establishment,
through the provision of premium quality programs
of study, top rated innovative research
and thus contributing to the improvement of
the local society. Currently AUTh consists of 41
Faculties/Schools, providing a wide range of
undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and research
programs followed by over 70,000 students.
AUTh is the largest and most multithematic
university at national level but further
one of the greatest in Europe.
GREECE
AUTh actively promotes interdisciplinarity, research
and innovation, in a productive academic
environment reinforcing, at the same time,
its social impact. Its organizational structure is
focused on the enduring dedication to quality teaching and life-long learning. 2500 members of the teaching
and administrative staff work cooperatively towards its goals for excellence and continuous improvement in all
fields of its activities.
In the context of EDI, as it is declared in the newly published Code of Ethics, among others “Members of the
academic community must treat all people in the same way, regardless of race, racial, ethnic or ethnic origin, religion
or other belief, disability, age or sexual orientation and gender identity. Also, any form of violence, threat
or sexual harassment is not tolerated. Nor is it permissible to take advantage of one‘s capacity, in particular one‘s
rank or institutional role, to compel other members of the academic community to a particular act or omission
that they should not owe or to influence them in judgment or vote’’.
The Gender Equality Committee of AUTH has been active since 2016 promoting equal participation of men
and women at all levels within the university, proposing gender equality policies, conducting research on gender-related
issues as well as promoting gender mainstreaming in study programmes and courses at undergraduate
and postgraduate level.
Committed to supporting the development of a barrier-free learning environment and to providing students
with disabilities with equal opportunities in their academic pursuits, AUTH provides care and support to students
from Vulnerable Social Groups in order to enhance their participation in academic activities and life within
the University through the Student Support Office.
Contact: info-epicur@auth.gr
Website: http://www.auth.gr/en
Social media:
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Aristoteleio
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/Auth_University
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auth_university_thessaloniki/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AristotleUniv
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/aristotle-university-of-thessaloniki-auth-/
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