The aim of the PSP is to provide advanced knowledge to the graduates of the H.O.U. undergraduate study program “Studies in Natural Sciences”, and to graduates of departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering. Teaching is oriented primarily on the structure of Matter and the Universe and Materials and Device Science.
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QUALITY INDICATORS 2025 *
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Upon successful completion of the PSP, students will be able to:
- Utilize the necessary theoretical groundwork to understand the basic laws and principles of modern physics, and learn their applications in cutting-edge scientific research through familiarization with the most important of said applications.
- Successfully navigate in a mathematically sound fashion the problems in all advanced topics of modern physics.
- Be reasonably informed on specific matters of current research interest through the preparation of a high-level diploma thesis, with a view to obtaining all the necessary qualifications, supplementary knowledge, and skills to effectively participate in doctorate programs.
Curriculum Academic Credits (ECTS): 120
Beginning in academic term 2013-14, the minimum study period is 2 academic terms.
UNESCO ISCED-2011 Classification
– according to field of education: 44 Physical Sciences
– According to education level: 7
UNESCO ISCED-2013 Classification
– according to field of education: 0533 Physics
The Post-graduate programme accepts graduates or higher institution diplomas of related disciplines. The programme is offered in Greek.
The knowledge of a foreign language and good computer-Internet skills would be useful for the successful participation in the programme.
Note:
Holders of a degree or diploma of higher education means graduates of Greek Universities or Polytechnics or Higher School of Fine Arts or Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education or Higher Technological Educational Institutions (ATEI) or those who hold academically equivalent first cycle degrees from recognized foreign educational institutions with the degrees awarded by the Greek Higher Educational Institutions, in accordance with the provisions of article 304 of Law No. 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/21.07.2022, vol.)
Clarification regarding foreign academic institutions
When evaluating an application to a Postgraduate Study Programme, the University will examine whether the candidate’s institution of study is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Recognized Foreign Higher Education Institutions, and whether the candidate’s degree is included, or is eligible to be included, in the National Registry of Degree Types Awarded by Recognized Foreign Institutions. If the degree is listed under Article 307 of Law 4957/2022, the Hellenic Open University is required to request a “Certificate of Place of Study”, which must be issued and sent directly by the foreign university. If the certificate confirms that the place of study, or any part of the studies, took place within Greek territory, the degree cannot be recognized—unless the portion of studies completed in Greece was carried out at a public Higher Education Institution or at a recognized foreign educational institution, as defined in point (b) of Article 299 of Law 4957/2022.
Notes:
C¹:Compulsory
O²: Optional
Module Selection Instructions
Students in the first (1st) academic term may select from one to three T.U., PSF50, PSF51, and PSF60. Students who select only one T.U. are required to select either PSF50 or PSF51. Students who select two T.U. must select both PSF50 and PSF51. Students in the second (2nd) academic term must select one T.U., either PSF61 or PSF62. Students may elect to prepare the postgraduate diploma thesis either concurrently with attendance of the final T.U. or after successfully completing all four T.U. of the program.
When selecting T.U.s, students must first pass all the available T.U.s that belong to the previous term and then select T.U.s belonging to the next term.
To complete the PSP in two academic terms, students must successfully complete all three first-term T.U. in their first term, and the final, second-term T.U. concurrently with the preparation of their PDT, in accordance with the aforementioned instructions.
Students may only present their Postgraduate Diploma Thesis after successfully completing all the T.U. of the PSP.
To obtain the postgraduate specialization diploma, students are required to possess a degree or higher education diploma from a similar field, must successfully attend and pass exams in at least four Thematic Units, and prepare a postgraduate diploma thesis, the preparation of which is regulated by the General Regulation for the Preparation of Postgraduate Diploma Theses.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
Konstantinos Sfetsos, Professor
Field of Specialization: Theoretical Physics of Elementary Particles
e-mail: sfetsos.konstantinos@ac.eap.gr
Financial contribution for admitted students until the academic year 2023-2024:
The financial contribution for students to the Programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €650 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €650.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €3.250.
Financial contribution for students commencing from the academic year 2024-2025:
The financial contribution for students to the Programme is as follows: The cost of each Module is €750 and the cost of the Master Thesis is €750.
The total financial contribution for the Programme is: €3.750.
Contact Information
Student Register Office
Telephone number: 2610 367337 – E-mail: psf@eap.gr
Student Support Office
Telephone number: 2610 367805 – 2610 367806 – 2610 367807 – E-mail: info@eap.gr
