The details of which universities for the deletion of students will be marketed were determined, as the relevant Ministerial Decision and the circular was sent to the HEIs with clarifying instructions.

The Minister of Education, Sofia Zacharakis, spoke in a statement about “pure commitment to our universities and our students who are fighting daily”. “We want institutions that operate with stable and clear rules, which give perspective, with reliable degrees, but also support those who are really trying. We don’t leave anyone behind. We put an end to chronic distortions that were wronged by both our children and our universities.

It is not just a formal arrangement, but a message that the state recognizes the difficulties, stands next to the student and the student and paves the way for universities that inspire confidence and young people who come to society with knowledge, power and confidence, ”said Mr.

For his part, Deputy Minister of Education, responsible for Higher Education issues, Nikos Papaioannou, described the new framework for the highest duration of “clear and social law” universities and noted that there is an “end to the pathogenic”, while “they are” at the same time “. “Greece wants universities of modern, reliable and competitive internationally. We serve this in steady steps, putting the student, excellence and a substantial connection to society and the labor market, ”said Papaioannou.

In particular, the signing of the Ministerial Decision sets a number of procedures:

– Determination of the maximum duration of study for students enrolled in the academic year 2022-2023 onwards, as well as for those who have been admitted to earlier years.

– The method of calculating the highest duration in academic years and its consequences.

– The process of exercising the right to extend studies under certain conditions, with the possibility of an additional two or three academic semesters, as appropriate.

– The possibility of an extraordinary vaccine exam for students who have up to two courses to complete their studies.

– The process of deleting and the possibility of practicing treatment.

– Exceptions from the maximum rule for students with a certified disability of at least 50%.

– The competent control and supervision bodies for the proper implementation of the decision.

Determination of maximum duration

As is already known, the maximum duration of study has now been set at six years for the four-year schools and eight for the five years and applies to students who have been admitted to HEIs from the academic year 2022-2023 onwards.

For example, a student entered into a four-year curriculum in the academic year 2023-24 is obliged to complete his studies up to the repetitive examination of the academic year 2028-29, while a student who was admitted to a five-year program of his 20th grade. 2030-31.

As for students who were registered with HEIs in previous years, the circular provides:

a. In the event that a student had not exceeded the minimum period of time for his/her curriculum on 17 February 2021 (the date of publication of Law 4777/2021), the calculation of the highest period of study from the start of the ACAD shall apply. 2021-22 onwards. For example, a student admitted to a four-year curriculum during the academic years from 2017-18 to 2020-21 has the opportunity to complete his studies until the repetitive examination of the academic year 2026-27. A student who was admitted to a five-year curriculum during the academic years from 2016-17 to 2020-21 has the opportunity to complete his studies until the academic examination of the academic. 2028-29.

b. In the event that a student had exceeded the minimum period of time for his/her curriculum on February 17, 2021 (date of publication of Law 4777/2021), he/she has the time to complete his/her studies equal to the minimum time of study, from the start of the AC. 2021-22 onwards without the right to increase the duration of study. That is, for example, a four -year curriculum student was able to complete him until the repetitive examination of the ACAD. 2024-25, while a student who was admitted to a five-year curriculum will be able to complete his studies up to the repetitive examination of the ACAD. 2025-26.

In the circular it is noted that the inability to increase for this category of students should not be confused with the possibility of exceeding exceeding the highest period of time for serious health reasons.

When does the extension of attendance apply

According to those in force, students who have exceeded the highest period of study are eligible to exceed exceeding the highest period of time for serious health reasons, dating back to the student’s face or a first -degree relative of blood or spouse or person.

In addition, students who have participated in two academic tests are eligible to extend, one of which successfully, in one of the last four academic semesters.

The extension time provided after the Application is approved, can be shaped by 2 academic semesters for students of all curricula, up to 3 academic semesters for students’ students whose internships or diplomatic or diplomatic work is compulsory.

For those students who have been successfully evaluated in all courses in the current curriculum and only the preparation of internships or undergraduate or thesis to obtain a degree is pending, there is time to extend three academic semesters.

Students who owe one or more courses and have not participated in at least two academic tests in any of the last four academic semesters before the application is not entitled to exercise the right to extend and are automatically deleted.

In the event that a student, after the extension of the extension, has up to 2 courses for a degree, then the possibility of an exceptional application for an extraordinary vaccine exam and suspension of the automatic deletion is provided.

The exceptions

It is worth noting that the regulation of the maximum time of study and compulsory deletion excludes students with a certified disability of at least 50%, with the presentation of a relevant opinion by a Health Committee of the Certification Center (KEPA) or the Opinion of the Army. (ANY), Aviation (AYE), the Hellenic Police or the Fire Department.