ERASMUS+ Academic Mobility at PSIR / International Cooperation

Erasmus+

Erasmus Academic Mobility Programme

Erasmus Academic Mobility Programme

Extroversion, synergies with universities abroad, the assimilation of experience and knowledge, interaction with other cultures, societies and civilizations are important priorities for the Department of Political Science and international Relations (PSIR). To this end, we take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the ERASMUS Academic Mobility Programme of the European Union. The PSIR Department has developed an extensive ERASMUS exchange network with universities abroad for students and faculty staff.

 You may be informed about the Erasmus+ Bilateral Agreements on the University of the Peloponnese webpage by selecting “Faculty of Political Science and International Relations” on this link.

Studies/Offered Courses

Erasmus students must choose one of the following courses offered in English at the Department:

  • Topics on European Studies (winter term)
  • Topics on International Studies (spring term)

The aim of this course is to acquaint students with a series of topics in the field of International Relations. Students will be presented with case studies exploring the interface of actors, agency and processes in international affairs. By the end of the semester, students are expected to have generated in-depth knowledge of International Studies, main theories and analytical frameworks in the field. In addition, they will have acquired a broad perspective on current issues in contemporary global politics.

Erasmus students can also opt for the courses “Social Policy” (winter semester) and “Education Policy” (spring semester) offered in english by the Department of Social and Educational Policy

Erasmus students can also opt for one (1) or two (2) postgraduate courses from the MA in Mediterranean Studies program. The language of instruction of which is English.

More info: Information on the courses offered at the PSIR department is available in the Study Guide.

See here the Erasmus Regulation

PSIR’s Erasmus Committee

Should you have any academic query, contact PSIR’s Erasmus Committee:

General Assistance: For assistance on administrative and practical matters, contact Mrs Iliana Foti :  ilianafoti@uop.gr  tel. 0030 27410 40040

Erasmus Student Reception Committee

Contact email: psir18090@uop.gr

 

International Cooperation

With the aim of strengthening extroversion, the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of the Peloponnese is expanding the cooperation network with Universities abroad and International Research Centers. Through these synergies, the mobility of students and teaching staff is promoted as well as the general cooperation at the academic and research level (conferences, lectures, publications, etc.).

The PSiR department has developed a network of cooperation and mobility with distinguished Universities and Research Centers abroad. In particular:

  ORGANISATION COUNTRY WEBSITE TYPE OF COOPERATION
1. ADA University Azerbaijan (Baku) https://www.ada.edu.az/ Agreement of Cooperation
2. Alma Mater Studiorum -Università di Bologna Italy https://www.unibo.it/ Memorandum of Understanding
3. Carleton University Canada (Ottawa) https://carleton.ca/ Memorandum of Understanding
4. European Neighbourhood Council Belgium (Brussel) http://encouncil.org/ Memorandum of Understanding
5. Institute of International Relations of Pantheion University (Ι.I.R.P.U.) Greece https://idis.gr/ Memorandum of Understanding
6. National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) France www.inalco.fr/ Memorandum of Understanding
7. Neapolis University of Pafos Cyprus https://www.nup.ac.cy/ Memorandum of Understanding
8. Olympia Summer Academy Greece https://olympiasummeracademy.org/ Memorandum of Understanding
9. Yaşar University Turkey https://www.yasar.edu.tr/ Memorandum of Understanding
10. York College of Pennsylvania U.S.A. https://www.ycp.edu/ Memorandum of Understanding
11. University of Central Florida U.S.A. https://www.ucf.edu/ Agreement for Reciprocal Student Exchange

PSIR Department is a member of the FEMISE, Forum Euroméditerranéen des Instituts de Sciences Économiques (Τhe Euro-Mediterranean Forum of Institutes of Economic Sciences).
Femise – Forum Euroméditerranéen des Instituts de Sciences Economiques

 

Practical Information

Accommodation/Meals

For hotel accommodation in Corinth see online recommendations and reviews here. You can also rent a house on a short-term basis.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered at the university restaurant to Visiting students studying at PSIR, free of charge.