STUDIES

A. Tuition Fees – Payment Procedure
The total tuition fee amounts to €3,600 (€900 per semester).
The payment can be made:

  • In a single instalment (€3,600) at the beginning of the study program
  • In four instalments of €900 at the beginning of each semester.

The payment method will be announced by the Secretariat via personal emails immediately after the candidate selection process.
Students must submit to the Secretariat of the MA Program (or send electronically) the relevant deposit receipt issued by the bank
for the payment to be recorded, and for them to receive a receipt for their own use. It is emphasized that if the deposit receipt
is not submitted, the payment is considered not to have been made.

B. Tuition Fee Exemption
Tuition fee exemption applies only to Greek citizens.

According to the applicable legislation, postgraduate students who meet the required criteria have the option to apply for an exemption
from tuition fees.

As stipulated by Law 4957/2022 (Article 86), students exempted from tuition fees must not exceed 30% of the total number of admitted
students in the MAProgram. If the number of eligible students exceeds this percentage, they will be ranked (up to the
30% limit), starting with those with the lowest income.

It is important to note that the right to tuition-free studies can only be exercised once, and those receiving a scholarship from another source
are not entitled to an exemption.

The application for tuition exemption is submitted after the completion of the student selection process for the postgraduate program.
Applications are reviewed by the Coordinating Committee of the MA Program.

Each eligible student, following the relevant announcement, must submit electronically to the MA Program email the following documents
as attached files:

  1. A relevant application, which serves as a formal declaration.
  2. Copies of income tax returns (E1) and tax clearance statements (including the ENFIA clearance statement) of the applicant and
    their spouse (if married) or their parents (if the applicant is a dependent), for the last tax year that had been settled at the time of admission.
    In the case of divorced parents, the applicant must submit the E1 and tax clearance statement of the parent with whom they were declared as a dependent before filing independently.
  3. A family status certificate from the municipality where all family members are officially registered.
  4. A certificate of enrollment for children over 18 years old who are studying in secondary education, a higher education institution in Greece
    or a recognized foreign institution, a Vocational Training Institute (IEK), a college, or an apprenticeship class of EPAL. If the institution is outside
    the EU, the certificate must be authenticated by the Greek Consulate.
  5. A medical certificate from Disability Certification Centers (KEPA) or a decision from the Social Insurance Institution (IKA) or the Supreme
    Health Committees of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Greek Police, for a dependent child aged 18-24 who is not a student and has a disability
    of 67% or more. These documents must be valid at the time of application and must state the duration of the disability.
  6. If the student is an orphan from one or both parents, the death certificate of the deceased parent(s) must be provided.
  7. A divorce decree, if the student is divorced or a child of divorced parents.
  8. A formal declaration by the student stating that they have not previously used the right to a tuition exemption under
    Article 35 of Law 4485/2017 and that they are not receiving a scholarship from another source.

The selection committee may request additional supporting documents if necessary.

Documents 1, 2, 3, and 8 are mandatory. The rest are required depending on the applicant’s family situation.

The MA comprises 12 taught courses, a fieldwork and a thesis. Teaching includes independent study tasks, elective seminars seminars,
and one-on-one supervision. Teaching spans three semesters. In addition to the courses, students are required to select and complete
three seminars. These seminars serve to specialize their interests and enrich their knowledge and experience, similar to the geography
fieldwork, which will take place in collaboration with the University of Padua and the Department of History, Geography, and Antiquity.

The third semester is dedicated to the thesis. The topic of the thesis must be declared before the end of the second semester, in order
to ensure the timely selection of a supervising professor and to allow sufficient time for preparation and writing. For this reason, at the
beginning of the fourth semester, a colloquium is organized in Corfu, where students participate in presentations and workshops
aimed at fostering interaction with fellow students and the faculty members supervising the theses.

Students may also attend training sessions focused on the work environment they aim to enter, funding opportunities for research
and professional activities, and relevant European Union policies. The training sessions are optional.

First Semester

Courses

The “International Law” Before the International Law

Space and Economy

The Adriatic Sea as a Chronotope:Spacio-Temporal Imprint

The Adriatic Sea as Contact Zone: Unity and Diversity

Elective Seminars
  • Digital Storytelling in Research and Teaching
  • Ethnic Minorities in Venice

Second Semester

Courses

The Case of Ragusa and the Dalmatian Coast

The Serenissima in the Adriatic: Myth and Reality

Challengers to Venetian dominance

The Ottoman Perspective

Elective Seminars
  • Trieste as a Host City and a Nexus in Population Flows
  • The Adriatic Sea from the notion of “mare clausum” to a “Transnational” Platform for Political and Cultural exchanges (17th -19th Centuries)

Third Semester

Courses

A Sea on the Move: Adriatic Migrations and Diasporas

Interacting Cosmopolitanisms

Common Loci and Creative Crossovers: In Between and on the Edge:
The Early Modern Urban History of Zadar, Capital of Venetian Dalmatia

Communicating Memory and Exchanging News via Venetian Dalmatia

Elective Seminars
  • The Impact of Language
  • Intellectual networks in the Ionian Islands in the early 1800s

Geography fieldwork

Forgotten Ecological Corridors

Fourth semester

Colloquium

Theses presentations and workshops

The Regulations constitute the necessary framework for studies and attendance.

  1. Operating Regulations for Master’s and Doctoral Programmes of the Ionian University

    This regulation outlines the guidelines, responsibilities, and academic standards for the operation of Master’s and
    Doctoral programmes at the Ionian University. It ensures that these programmes maintain a high academic level and
    comply with institutional policies for student success and academic integrity.
  2. Regulatory Principles and Operation of the Committee on Ethics and Research Ethics of the Ionian University.

    This regulation establishes the principles and operational procedures for the Ethics and Research Ethics Committee
    at Ionian University. It ensures that all academic and research activities at the university comply with ethical standards
    and adhere to legal frameworks for research integrity.
  3. Dedicated Regulation for the Implementation of E-Learning of the Ionian University

    This regulation outlines the procedures and standards for implementing e-learning at Ionian University. It ensures that
    online learning environments are effective, accessible, and provide students with a high-quality educational experience.
  4. Study Regulations of the MA in Adriatic Studies

    The regulation outlines the general provisions and operational structure of the MA in Adriatic Studies, including the program’s title,
    courses, and admission criteria. It also covers student rights and obligations, tuition fees, scholarships, teaching and attendance
    requirements, examination procedures, and the evaluation process, along with provisions for extension, suspension, and the final
    award of the MA degree.
  5. Academic Advisor Guidelines for the MA in Adriatic Studies

    This document provides clear guidelines for academic advisors within the MA in Adriatic Studies program, outlining their role
    in supporting students’ academic progress. Advisors are responsible for helping students with course selection, research projects,
    and ensuring the successful completion of the program’s requirements.
  6. Rules for the Operation of the Student Complaints and Grievances Management Mechanism for the MA in Adriatic Studies

    This regulation defines the procedures for managing student complaints and grievances at Ionian University. It establishes a clear,
    transparent process for students to raise concerns, ensuring fair resolution and promoting accountability within the university’s
    academic community.
  7. Mobility Regulation for the MA in Adriatic Studies

    This regulation governs the mobility opportunities available to students in the MA in Adriatic Studies program, specifically
    related to academic exchanges and collaborative international opportunities. It ensures that mobility activities align
    with the program’s objectives, offering students enhanced learning experiences.
  8. Guidelines for the preparation of the postgraduate dissertation (p.d.)
    All the information and guidelines needed for the formatting and writing of the
    P.D.

The Steering Committee of the MA in Adriatic Studies consists of five (5) faculty members. By decision of the Assembly
of the History Department, the following members have been appointed for a two-year period (2024-2026):

Director: Assistant Professor Fotios Baroutsos
Members:
Assistant Professor Anna Apostolidou
Assistant Professor Nikolaos Kokkomelis
Assistant Professor Mirka Palioura
Assistant Professor Nikolas Pissis

For the responsibilities and duties of the Director and the Steering Committee, see Article 2 of the Regulations
of Operation of the MA in Adriatic Studies.

Digital Services
An institutional email account providing access to the University Library’s electronic
resources, virtual private network (VPN), and asynchronous learning platform.

Academic Advisor
The Academic Advisor guides and supports students of the Postgraduate Program
(MA) by offering a variety of advice related to the program as well as the potential
continuation of their studies. See Regulations.

Complaints and Appeals Committee
An institution facilitating student communication with the administrative bodies of the
MA and the University. It examines complaints and reports regarding violations of
university legislation and ethics. See Regulations.

Library and Information Center
All electronic resources and related services are included on the website of the
Library and Information Center of the Ionian University.

Assistant
An assistant facilitates student contact with the teaching staff, access to course
repositories and the asynchronous learning platform.

The Department of History (hereinafter referred to as DH) belongs to the School of Humanities of the Ionian
University (hereinafter IU) and was established in 1985. Since then, it has been the only purely History department,
aiming to introduce students to the science of History, historical research methodology, and teaching methods.
The quality assurance policy of the DH is part of the broader strategic framework of the Ionian University and
is formulated in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Unit (MODIP), taking into account the principles
established by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education (HAHE).

The Undergraduate Study Program (USP) of the DH forms the core on which the department’s other study
programs are based. Therefore, continuous care is taken to ensure its quality, as well as that of the
Postgraduate Study Programs (hereinafter PSPs).

The DH’s quality assurance policy is governed by the following principles:

  • Designing a modern curriculum adapted to the demands of contemporary society, enhancing
    the academic profile of the DH.
  • Ensuring the achievement of learning outcomes and qualifications, in line with the European and national
    qualifications framework for higher education, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels (including doctoral studies).
  • Ensuring DH graduates meet labor market requirements.
  • Ensuring the connection between teaching and research.
  • Conducting annual internal evaluations and maintaining seamless cooperation with MODIP.
  • Staffing the DH with appropriate academic personnel, active in their field with potential for
    further development.
  • Strengthening the DH’s extroversion through academic initiatives that highlight its academic
    and research contributions.
  • Developing innovative and outward-looking postgraduate programs to preserve and simultaneously
    enhance the DH’s academic profile.
  • Establishing new Greek and international PSPs to elevate the DH’s presence in knowledge production
    at the global level.
  • Internationalizing the structures and operations of the department at the undergraduate and postgraduate level,
    as well as its research and teaching outreach.
  • Collaborating with international institutions.
  • Enhancing and ensuring the efficient operation of the Library and strengthening the provided administrative services.

To plan these objectives, the following are established under the responsibility of the Department Chair and
with the approval of the General Assembly (GA) of the DH:

a) The Curriculum Committee of the DH, which is tasked with shaping and revising the USP, considering the
academic profile, current developments and questions, evaluation results (see below), and student needs.
The Committee also monitors the curriculum developments of equivalent departments in Greece and abroad
to propose changes in line with modern trends.

b) The Internal Evaluation Team (IET) of the DH, which is responsible for the collection of student questionnaires
and the conduct of the DH’s annual internal evaluation. This evaluation records quantitative data on new student
enrollments, graduate numbers, academic staff recruitment and advancement, scientific output, and includes
statistical analysis of student feedback. It also documents the administrative structure and operation of the DH.
The internal evaluation is compiled by the IET, presented to the GA, approved, and published on the DH and MODIP websites.

c) The IET is also responsible for the external evaluation of the DH, which involves members of HAHE and Greek-speaking
faculty and researchers from Greece and abroad. The last external evaluation took place in 2020, and its findings are
available on the DH website. The IET informs the GA of both internal and external evaluation results, and the GA
assigns the Curriculum Committee to revise the USP accordingly. At the end of each spring semester, the Committee
submits its USP proposal to the GA.

The principles of quality assurance policy for the USP, as well as internal and external evaluation reports, are posted
on the DH website for student access. These principles and assurance methods are also highlighted during freshman
orientation events.

d) The Director and the Coordinating Committee of each PSP are responsible for the external evaluation of the PSPs.
This evaluation is conducted according to applicable legislation and HAHE guidelines. The IET and the Director of
each PSP inform the DH GA of evaluation results. The principles of quality assurance policy for the DH’s PSPs,
along with internal and external evaluation results, are posted on each PSP’s respective website. They are also
explained during new student orientation sessions and in each PSP’s Study Guide.