DOCTORAL STUDIES

The Doctoral Studies of the Department of History and Archaeology of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki aim to promote knowledge and original scientific research and lead to the award of a Doctoral Degree. The Doctoral Degree is an academic title, which certifies the completion of original scientific research and the substantial contribution of its holder to the development of science and knowledge in the respective discipline. The duration of the Doctoral Degree is at least three (3) full calendar years from the date of appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee. The maximum duration of the doctoral thesis is set at five (5) full calendar years from the date of appointment of the Tripartite Advisory Committee. The above time may be extended for one additional year, upon request of the candidate and a well-founded decision of the Departmental Assembly.  

Doctoral studies are offered free of charge.

  The Department may advertise for doctoral candidates in January and May of each year following the recommendation of the Departments and the decision of the Department Assembly. The positions shall be published electronically on the Department’s website. A copy of the Doctoral Diploma is issued to the Doctoral candidate. The Doctoral Diploma (membrane) is signed by the Rector, the President and the Head of the Department’s Secretariat and bears the seal of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.