The Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences & Design of the School of Technology of the University of Thessaly announces the start of the application process for the admission of graduate students, for the academic year 2024-2025, to the Graduate Studies Program (MSc) entitled "Advanced Design, Technology & Management of Wooden Products» with three (3) specializations: a) Product Design, b) Technology and Construction and c) Management & Marketing.

The program is aimed at graduates of: the Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences and Design, the Departments of Wood and Furniture Design and Technology, Forestry and Natural Resources Management, Forestry and Natural Environment, Forestry and Environmental Management and Natural Resources, graduates of Polytechnic Schools, graduates of Positive Sciences, Economics, Administration, Marketing, graduates of other Universities, whose relevance to the subject of the above-mentioned MSc is judged on a case-by-case basis by a competent committee for the selection of postgraduate students, as well as graduates of foreign Universities, in a related specialty, after presenting the parity of their title from the competent body.

2 scholarships in each semester

It is noted that two (2) excellence scholarships are awarded each semester (1st & 2nd) to students who obtain the highest marks in their respective courses . Scholarships are given in special cases by companies in the sector.

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The maximum number of students who will be admitted to the Program for the Academic Year 2024-2025 amounts to thirty (30).

Expressions of interest

Those interested fill in via Google Forms from the publication of the Call for Expression of Interest until the closing date, the Request for Expression of Interest.

Application submission

Also, those interested must attach in this space to the Request for Expression of Interest the following supporting documents:

Photocopy of identity.
Complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae, which will include information on the candidates' studies, scientific and professional activity.
Copies of degrees and transcripts (or Diploma Supplements) or a declaration that they are expected to graduate 10 days before the start of classes.
Certificate of recognition and equivalence from DOATAP (for those from foreign universities).
Copies of certificates of knowledge of foreign languages.
Evidence of professional, educational experience and scientific activity in general (if any).
Letters of recommendation (if any).
Photo ID type.

Files should be in .pdf and .jpeg format for photos.

Evaluation of candidates

The evaluation of the candidates will be based on the overall rating (on a scale of 1 – 100) with the following criteria (the weighting factor of each criterion is shown in parentheses):
a) the general grade of the degree/diploma with a minimum score of "Very Good" (30%),
b) the level of knowledge of the foreign language (10%),
c) publications in scientific journals, announcements at scientific conferences (5%),
d) possession of other Master's Degrees (5%),
e) relevant professional experience (10%), f) letters of recommendation (10%) and
g) the interview (30%).

Candidates with the highest overall grade are admitted to the Postgraduate Program. Exceptionally and only in the event that the required number of admitted students (up to 30) has not been completed, candidates with a general degree grade of "Good" may be accepted, according to a documented recommendation of the PMS Coordination Committee and a decision of the Department Assembly.

The Selection Committee will invite to an interview - oral examination those of the candidates who meet the formal and substantive requirements.

The Postegraduate Program is self-financed and the total tuition fees are €2800 per student for all three (3) semesters of study. Tuition is paid in installments.

Additionally, as provided by the provision of Article 35 "Free tuition - scholarships" of Law 4485/2017, 30% of the total number of admitted students are exempted from tuition fees based on economic and social criteria.

All the above supporting documents must be sent either electronically through Application for Expression of Interest or in case of a problem with the Application in the email msc-wood.fwsd@uth.gr and with title/subject Registrations of MSc A.Y. 2024-2025 - Advanced Design, Technology & Management of Wooden Products