Applications for registration in the Inter-Institutional Postgraduate Course (IIPGC) “Oceanography and Management of the Marine Environment” can be submitted for the academic year 2025-2026. 

The IIPGC “Oceanography and Management of the Marine Environment” is organized by the Departments of Biology, Geology & Geoenvironment, Physics and Chemistry of the School of Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) in collaboration with the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR).

The IIPGC “Oceanography and Management of the Marine Environment” receives BSc holders from the Departments of Geology & Geoenvironment, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, as well as from Departments of Schools of Science, Environment, Agriculture, Engineering, and other pertinent scientific domains.

The minimum attendance at the IIPGC for obtaining the Master’s Degree is 4 (four) academic semesters, including the elaboration of the Master thesis.

Students who intend to complete their undergraduate studies during the examination session of September 2025 have also the right to apply. 

Postgraduate student available posts: thirty (30).

Necessary supporting documentation:

  1. Application form. 
  2. Curriculum vitae.
  3. Certified copy of Bachelor’s Degree or certificate for completing undergraduate studies, on which the exact degree should appear.
  4. Publications in peer-reviewed journals, if any, or communications in national or international conferences.
  5. Evidence of professional or research activity, if available.
  6. Photocopy of both sides of identity card.
  7. Two (2) letters of recommendation. 
  8. Certificate of language competence proving “very good” knowledge of the English language (C1).
  9. Certificate of language competence of Greek language or justification of the above by the Recruiting Committee.
  10. Transcript of records.
  11. Equivalency of foreign diplomas.

Students’ selection is performed by the Recruiting Committee of the IIPGC according to the following criteria:

  • Bachelor’s Degree grade. 
  • Grade average in three (3) undergraduate courses, pertinent to the subject of the IIPGC.
  • Performance in Thesis, as specified in undergraduate studies.
  • Certified knowledge of the English language.
  • Possession of second Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Research activity. 
  • Working experience.
  • Scientific Publications. 
  • Recommendation letters.
  • Oral interview. 

Tuition fees 

EU Citizens: 2.000 Euros paid in 4 six-month installments

non-EU citizens: 4.000 Euros, paid in 4 six-month installments

Candidates are invited to submit their application form and supporting documentation by email at [email protected] (Subject: “Application for admission for the IIPGC Oceanography and Management of the Marine Environment”) from June 20th to September 8th, 2025.

Information: http://oceanography.geol.uoa.gr/ and

https://oceanography-en.geol.uoa.gr/

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