Below you can explore the courses offered in each semester. They provide a clear overview
of the subjects you will study and the structure of the program throughout the coming years.
Throughout your studies, you are taught and mentored by forestry scientists, researchers, and educators with strong expertise in forest ecology, silviculture, natural resource management, and environmental science.
They guide your learning, share insights from environmental research and forest management practice, and support the development of the analytical and practical skills needed to understand and manage forest ecosystems sustainably.
Eleni Abraham
Professor
eabraham@for.auth.gr
Paraskevi Alizoti
Professor
alizotp@for.auth.gr
Zacharoula Andreopoulou
Professor
randreop@for.auth.gr
Filippos Aravanopoulos
Professor
aravanop@for.auth.gr
Dimitrios Bakaloudis
Professor
debakaloudis@for.auth.gr
Dimitrios Bakaloudis
Professor
debakaloudis@for.auth.gr
Maria Diamantopoulou
Associate Professor
mdiamant@for.auth.gr
Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos
Professor
alexdimi@for.auth.gr
Eleni Eleftheriadou
Professor
eelefthe@for.auth.gr
Petros Ganatsas
Professor
pgana@for.auth.gr
Vasileios Giannoulas
Professor
vgiannou@for.auth.gr
Ioannis Gitas
Professor
igitas@for.auth.gr
Vasiliki Kamperidou
Assistant Professor
vkamperi@for.auth.gr
Maria Karatassiou
Professor
karatass@for.auth.gr
Antonis Kokkinakis
Professor
akokkin@for.auth.gr
Charalampos Lykidis
Associate Professor
clykidis@for.auth.gr
Ioannis Mitsopoulos
Assistant Professor
imits@for.auth.gr
Dimitrios Myronidis
Professor
myronid@for.auth.gr
Nikolaos Nanos
Associate Professor
nikosnanos@for.auth.gr
Sampson Panagiotidis
Professor
pansamp@for.auth.gr
Athanasios Papaioannou
Professor
apapaioa@for.auth.gr
Konstantinos Papaspyropoulos
Associate Professor
kodafype@for.auth.gr
Zoi Parissi
Professor
pz@for.auth.gr
Marios Sapountzis
Professor
sapuntzi@for.auth.gr
Dimitrios Stavrakoudis
Assistant Professor
jstavrak@for.auth.gr
Anastasia Stergiadou
Professor
nanty@for.auth.gr
Stylianos Tampakis
Professor
stampaki@for.auth.gr
Konstantinos Theodoropoulos
Professor
ktheodor@for.auth.gr
Marianthi Tsakaldimi
Assistant Professor
marian@for.auth.gr
Maria Tsaktsira
Professor
tsaktsir@for.auth.gr
Petros Tsioras
Associate Professor
ptsioras@for.auth.gr
Parthena Tsoulpha
Professor
thena@for.auth.gr
Moschos Vogiatzis
Assistant Professor
mvogia@for.auth.gr
Maria Yiakoulaki
Professor
yiak@for.auth.gr
You are about to take the first step toward
your studies at AU and you are in good hands!
Read, learn, and apply to join us. It’s easy, and
we are always here to support you.
1) Complete the application.
2) Upload the required documents, including proof of English proficiency.
3) Submit the application. Mind the timeline!
Your admission and registration process follows these steps:
Submit your application
To apply, you submit your application and the required supporting documents to the Admission Officer, who will guide you through the process and support you with any questions along the way.
Application review
Your application is reviewed by the Program Steering Committee to verify that you meet the eligibility requirements and that all required documents have been submitted.
Evaluation of the application file
The Committee evaluates your application file and supporting documentation, including your academic background and curriculum vitae.
Interview stage
Eligible applicants are invited to participate in an online oral interview conducted by members of the Program Steering Committee.
Additional language assessment (if required)
In some admission rounds, an English comprehension test may also take place before the interview.
Final selection of candidates
After completing the evaluation process (application file, interview and possible language assessment), the Committee prepares the final list of admitted candidates and a list of runners-up.
Enrolment at the University
Successful applicants complete the enrolment process according to the instructions provided by the Program Secretariat.
• High-school diploma or equivalent secondary education qualification from a recognised school abroad, granting access to higher education in the country of graduation
• Completion of at least the final two (2) years of secondary education abroad on a full-time basis
• Graduates of recognised foreign schools legally operating in Greece may also apply, according to the conditions defined by the Program regulations
• English language proficiency at minimum B2 level according to the CEFR
• Submission of a complete application file with the required supporting documents
• Participation in an online interview conducted by the Program Steering Committee
• Evaluation of the candidate’s academic background, CV, and supporting documents by the Program Steering Committee
The following academic qualifications are positively taken into consideration during the evaluation process:
• Minimum overall high-school diploma grade equivalent to at least 65% of the maximum grade
• International Baccalaureate (IB): minimum 28/45
• GCE A-Levels: minimum BBB in three subjects, especially Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or English
• Advanced Placement (AP): grade 4 or 5 in relevant subjects such as Environmental Science, Biology, Statistics, Physics, Calculus, Chemistry, Microeconomics, or English Language and Composition
• SAT / ACT: SAT ≥ 1000/1600 or ACT ≥ 22/36
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents:
• Copy of passport or national ID card
• High-school diploma (with official English translation, if issued in another language)
• Official final-year high-school transcript and detailed grades (with official English translation, if required)
• Proof of English language proficiency at minimum B2 level according to the CEFR
• Motivation Letter (up to 500 words) explaining the candidate’s interest in Forestry and the Natural Environment, motivation for joining the Program, and future goals
• Short Curriculum Vitae (CV) including studies, distinctions, volunteering experience, or other relevant activities related to the field
The total tuition fee for the Program is €28,000 for the full duration of studies.
Tuition fees are paid by the students themselves (or by a third party acting on their behalf) into a bank account of the Special Account for Research Funds of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (ELKE AUTH).
The fees are paid in eight (8) equal instalments of €3,500, with the first instalment due during the enrolment process and the remaining instalments payable before the start of each semester.
When submitting the application, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of €150.
Upon acceptance into the Program, candidates are also required to pay a deposit of €1,350, which is counted toward the tuition fees and is non-refundable in case of withdrawal.
Starting a new academic journey in another country can come with many questions — and you do not have to navigate it alone. Your Admission Officer will be there to support you throughout the admission and enrolment process, helping you with practical information, guidance, and everything you may need before arriving in Thessaloniki and beginning your studies.
Emmanouil Mitsopoulos
Email: emitsopo@for.auth.gr
Tel: +30 2310 995196
Your support may include:
• guidance throughout the application and admission process
• help with required documents and enrolment procedures
• support with accommodation and settling into life in Thessaloniki
• assistance with practical questions before your arrival
• information about the programme, student life, and university services
• ongoing communication and support whenever needed