English Medical Studies Program, University of Patras, Greece

Student Care

Psychological and Counselling Support Center

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ELECTRONIC SERVICE FOR OBTAINING ACADEMIC IDENTIFICATION 

Students of the EMP are entitled to receive an academic ID card, which also includes the Student Travel Pass and remains valid for the duration of their student status. The new ID card features enhanced durability and security measures against forgery.The ID cards will be delivered to the pick-up location selected by each student during their application process, at no cost. The new ID cards indicate the exact validity period of the Student Ticket entitlement. If a student is not eligible for a Student Ticket, the card serves as a standard identification document. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, an additional social service is provided. Each student has the option to declare any allergies they have, as well as whether they are or wish to become an organ donor. Declaring and recording this information on the Academic ID is entirely optional. Once the Academic ID is printed, all allergy and organ donor information is deleted from the Central Information System. Each institution may also utilize the new ID cards for the development of new services and applications aimed at improving student services. The Electronic Service for Obtaining an Academic ID is provided by the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs, with technical support from the National Research and Technology Network (EDET, http://academicid.minedu.gov.gr). 

According to the Internal Regulations of the University of Patras (Government Gazette 7494/31.12.2024, Section B), Article 60, the following apply: 

  1. Students are provided with transportation benefits throughout the year, in accordance with applicable laws. Specifically, students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs must obtain an Academic ID, which also incorporates the Student Ticket (Pass). The issuance process, conditions, and included details are governed by the provisions of Article 287 of Law 4957/2022. The Academic ID is strictly personal and valid only for the eligible student. The termination of student status automatically results in the revocation of the right to hold an Academic ID.
  2. An Academic ID is also issued to international students enrolled at the institution or participating as exchange students under international or European educational and research cooperation programs, for the duration of their studies at the University of Patras.

SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 

According to the Internal Regulations of the University of Patras (Government Gazette 7494/31.12.2024, Part B), Article 60, the following apply: 

 
The University of Patras encourages initiatives and activities in the fields of sports and culture for all members of the academic community. In this context, relevant committees operate, such as the Cultural Development Committee (CDC), the Conference Events Committee, the Sports Committee, and other committees established for this purpose by the competent authorities. The institution provides infrastructure and resources for related activities, events, conferences, and international exchanges, primarily benefiting students and other members of the university community. Specific arrangements and procedures are determined by decisions of the competent authorities. 

FACILITIES / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 

The program utilizes the existing medical facilities of the Department of Medicine, with some being designated exclusively for the English Medical Program (EMP). The EMP Administrative Office is located in a dedicated space within the Clinical Functions building, providing administrative support in English. 

Accommodation

The admissions’ office will provide all students with information on accommodation within the city.           

Catering Facilities 

Students of low personal or family income are eligible for a free of charge access to the University’s catering services. Catering services are provided from September 1 to June 31 and are not available during Christmas and Easter holidays. Unmarried undergraduate students of the University of Patras with no personal income and permanent residence away from the city of Patras are eligible for free of charge access to the University catering service.  The annual total income levels required for a free of charge access to the catering service is announced by the administration of the Students’ Care. Students are no longer eligible for a free of charge access to the catering services when:

  1. They have completed their studies.
  2. They have passed the maximum time of free access according to law (the minimum time required for the completion of studies plus 2 years).

University Sports Center

Students are given the opportunity to register for the use of the University’s Sports Center located in the University Campus. The registrations are held on the beginning of the academic year. The students may choose one or more of the following course groups:

  • Classic athletics group
  • Team sports group (Volleyball, Basketball, soccer)
  • Sharpshooting group
  • Table tennis group (ping – pong)
  • Chess group
  • Tennis group
  • Swimming group
  • Sky and Climbing groups
  • Excursion group
  • Bicycling group
  • Traditional dance group

All students may participate in the championships that are held occasionally. Sports teams may be composed and take part in the Greek Students’ Championships. University will provide with free of charge athletic material to students that constantly participate at any of the above course groups.

Students’ Association

The students’ association of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Patras was founded in January 1978. The association runs by a council of seven representatives who are elected annually. All students of the Faculty are registered members of the Students’ association which runs according to articles of association approved by the court of Patras. Students’ representatives participate in the administrative bodies of the University according to law.

Voluntary Student Organizations

  1. HelMSIC – Hellenic Medical Students ’International Committee (Hellenic Medical Students’ International Committee)

HelMSIC – Hellenic Medical Students ’International Committee (Hellenic Medical Students’ International Committee) is an independent non-governmental, non-profit, non-partisan association. It consists of 7 local committees, one in each city where Medical school exists. Our actions focus on six thematic, research and clinical student exchanges, public health, medical education, sexual and reproductive health including HIV and AIDS, and human rights and peace.

More information can be found on the organization’s website, www.helmsic.gr.

  1. (EEFIE) Scientific Society of Medical Students of Greece

The Scientific Society of Medical Students of Greece (EEFIE) was founded in 1993 and today consists of 7 Branches, in each Medical Department of the Hellenic University and is staffed with over 3,000 registered members. Its goal is the scientific activation of students Medicine and the voluntary offer of medical, social and educational work. The top organization of the company is the Scientific Conference of Medical Students of Greece (ESFIE), which annually hosts thousands of health science students, providing them with the opportunity to get acquainted and be promoted in the scientific and research field. The Patras Branch organizes a variety of activities annually (educating a total of over 500 students per year), while from 2019 the Patras Branch has, in collaboration with the Urology Clinic, its own

Laparoscopic Surgery Simulation Laboratory. More information can be found at www.eefie.org/patras

Scholarships – Awards – Loans

State Scholarships Foundation

Foundation: State Scholarships Foundation (SSF)

Fields of study:  General education, Fine Arts, Social and Natural sciences

Conditions:  Greek graduates of University education. With no sufficient personal income. Until 40 years old.

Countries:  Of Europe. Except U.S.A. and Canada for Natural Sciences.

 Awards and scholarships from SSF are provided to undergraduate and postgraduate students every academic year under the following conditions:

  1. Awards are given in the form of written certificates and money prizes provided once for purchasing scientific literature. Additionally, an award is provided for distinguished graduates who have not exceeded the minimum duration of studies.
  2. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students according firstly to their personal or family income and secondly to their performance, in absolute order of success in the entrance (in the case of first years) or promotion examinations. Undergraduate students should also score an average of at least 6.51 in a scale of 0-10 in the courses provided by the curriculum of the Department in order to receive a scholarship.
  3. All the details regarding the awards, the number of scholarships to be awarded, the amount of the financial aid, as well as details on the program and other regulations are determined by the authorities of SSF.
  4. The SSF awards scholarships to the distinguished student of each Master’s Program after the end of every year of studies.

Scholarship Endorsments, Organizations and other Carriers

Every year, scholarship endorsments are awarded to students for undergraduate studies in Greece and postgraduate studies abroad. Additionally, Greek foundations and institutions, foreign cultural institutions, International organizations, foreign governments also award students with scholarships. Information for the awards of these scholarships is announced in the Faculty during the academic year.

Information about Scholarships and other Students’ Issues

Students, who wish to have a direct correspondence with foreign universities on matters of scholarships, should contact the corresponding embassies (in order to get the address and other relative information).

Additionally, they may contact the Documentation and Information Unit of EΛKEΠA, (Capodistriou 28, 2nd floor, office 11, tel.: 36 00 411, hours: 8:00 – 14:00).

Some endowments are under the management of the prefectural government.

Erasmus Exchange Program

Erasmus, as part of the European program for students’ exchanges is managed by the University of Patras. Erasmus supports two types of students’ mobility. Mobility for purposes of studying (Lifelong Learning Program, LLP) mobility for training purposes (Placements).

ERASMUS scholarships are funded by SSF. For more information students may contact the International Relations Department of the University or type http://www.upatras.gr/index/page/id/111 (Erasmus Program).

The ERΑSMUS committee of the Faculty of Medicine consists of:

  • Associate Prof. G. Kagadis
  • Associate Prof. G. Panos
  • Prof. D. Drainos
  • Associate Prof. D. Karnabatidis
  • Associate Prof. S.N. Liosis
  • Associate Prof. N. Georgopoulos
  • Associate Prof. P. Davlouros
  • Assistant Prof. I. Gliatis
  • Assistant Prof. S. Kakkos

Memorandum of Academic Collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

The University of Patras has established a formal education agreement with the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to collaborate on research and student faculty exchanges. The two institutions had officially begun the collaboration on April 11, 2008, when representatives from the University of Patras, visited Johns Hopkins to sign the agreement. Head of the representatives was the Deputy Dean Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine, D. Dougenis. The official presentation of the cooperation in Greece was held on the 15th of October 2008, when Myron L. Weisfeldt, MD., director of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins, visited the University of Patras and the University’s Hospital. The day after, in Athens, the cooperation program was presented to the State’s authorities as well as to the whole Greek academic community. “This is a tremendous opportunity for Hopkins to share new ideas with an outstanding institution abroad”, said Myron L. Weisfeldt, MD., director of the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins, who facilitated and developed the areas of collaboration. “Were expecting a fruitful relationship for Hopkins as well as the University of Patras.” he added.

This cooperation is an important success for University of Patras that was based on the outstanding and internationally approved image of the University, the research, clinical and teaching skills of the members of the Faculty of Medicine, as well as the scientific quality of the health services provided by the University Hospital of Patras. Additionally, the cooperation agreement serves as an important opportunity for the scientific staff and the students to contact with a top University like Johns Hopkins. The cooperation program covers Medicine and related fields of study, Biotechnology, Biomechanics, and is expected to gradually expand on other scientific fields taught in University of Patras.

These are the targets of the Cooperation agreement:

  1. To pursue exchange of teaching and research staff, students and administrative staff, as well as knowledge and experience acquired in research
  2. To organize shorts visits of teaching staff and other scientific and research staff, for studies, lectures and research
  3. To promote the exchange of under-graduate medical students, graduate and postgraduate students for short periods, on special agreements to attend courses or training in laboratories of the respective Universities
  4. To initiate joint research programs in areas of mutual interest. The cooperative research effort will be based on Departments and Schools currently functioning in the University of Patras and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  5. To host administrative officials for visits of the respective Institutions in order to evaluate and improve the program/s of this agreement
  6. To work toward cooperation in other areas of interest to both Institutions

The main Scientific and Research Fields included in the cooperation agreement are:

  1. Neurosciences and neuroimaging of the Brain
  2. Clinical Immunology/Allergology
  3. Public Health
  4. Biotechnology-Biomechanics
  5. Cardiology imaging (noninvasive coronary angiography, study of the heart function by CTA 320, MRI)
  6. Biological Indexes and genetic approach of neuropsychiatric diseases

 University of Patras feels proud for the achievement of this cooperation agreement, which is evidence of the possibilities and the quality of the Greek Public University. Furthermore, this cooperation highlights the international approval of the clinical, laboratory and basic health research of our country as well as the responsible and quality education provided by the Public Medical Schools, especially the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Patras, in both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The Greek Committee of the Hellenic Hopkins Initiative is asking the academic community of the University of Patras to fill the related application form in order to participate in the realization of this academic collaboration. The applications will be submitted to the protocol of the University.