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Erasmus+
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 semester)
- Topics on International Studies (spring semester)
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:
- Associate Professor Efstathios T. Fakiolas: fakiolas@uop.gr
- Associate Professor Panagiota Manoli: manoli@uop.gr
- Assistant Professor Antonios Klapsis: klapsis@uop.gr
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.