Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Hellenic Mediterranean University accepts applications for postgraduate studies twice a year (winter and spring semesters) starting from the September 2012. The accredited program of studies leads to a Master of Science degree in ‘Informatics Engineering’ approved by the Ministry of Education, Life long Learning & Religious Affairs, Government Newspaper Issue (2094/08.06.2018 in Greek):
new-Government Newspaper Issue
Master Program “Informatics Engineering”
ΚΑΝΟΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΠΜΣ ΦΕΚ 17-10-2018
ΔΙΟΡΘΩΜΕΝΟ ΦΕΚ 01-11-2019
ΕΠΑΝΙΔΡΥΣΗ ΠΜΣ ΕΛΜΕΠΑ ΦΕΚ 22-08-2019
without tuition fees.

Scope and objective
The postgraduate program ‘Informatics Engineering’ has duration 18 months (3 semesters) and aims to provide candidates with high quality theoretical and practical knowledge on established and emerging topics in Informatics and Multimedia. The program is organized around modules (courses) comprising theoretical and laboratory work which is undertaken in the first and second semesters. The final semester is devoted to submitting a research-oriented thesis proposal (Student Guidelines for Master, Supervisors Guidelines for Master, Thesis proposal form, Notice of intention to submit thesis, Masters thesis template ver) on a competitive subject which is developed into a Masters thesis and submitted for approval. At the end of the postgraduate program successful candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise in a selected domain of Informatics and Multimedia as well as competence in defining, organizing and conducting research.

Studies Program’s innovations
Since the academic year 2015 -2016, the study program has been improved and enriched, offering a range of privileges and advantages making it one of the most competitive programs in the academic field of our country.

Elective Courses – Specialization
From offered courses of the first two semesters of study, two (2) of them are required (one per semester) and six (6) are elective (three per semester) from the total of 14 courses of this study program.

Furthermore, there are 3 specializations

Network Engineering and Multimedia

Software Technology and Applications

Intelligent Systems and Computer Architecture

In order for a student to obtain a specialization 4 out of the 6 courses must be from the specialization.

i) Possibility of full or part time attendance of the courses
There is a choice of full or part-time study, depending on availability and time are able to spend every student to complete the MSc. The part-time course attendance needs two (2) courses per semester and doubling time of completion of the monitoring of the MSc in three years.

ii) Possibility of acquiring additional patented degree (MSc) in collaboration with the University of Burgundy (France).
There is also the ability – after two agreements with the University of Burgundy (agreement I) (agreement II), to those who would attend an additional semester (English courses) at the University of Burgundy in France and also accomplish a common postgraduate project (Master – Thesis), to acquire a second and recognized postgraduate degree in “Computer Vision” or “AI in Health” from the partner institution. You can find a summary of these two agreements in this presentation.

Time Period
The Master Program ‘Informatics Engineering’ has a duration of 18 months (three semesters) and leads on a recognized postgraduate degree approved by the Ministry of Education, Life-long Learning & Religious Affairs (Government Newspaper Issue (2094/08.06.2018 in Greek).

Dates of Applications
The last announcement for candidates ends in 24 September 2018. Please ask Course Secretary in secrmsc-im@ie.teicrete.gr

Tuition Fees: NO TUITION FEES FOR EU STUDENTS
Candidates
The postgraduate program accepts up to 25 candidates per academic year starting from October 2012. Applicants should possess a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer and Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized higher education institution. A number of scholarships are also available for candidates.

Why choose this course?

It is state of the art, facilitating theoretical preparation, skills and competences applicable in industry, commerce and research settings
It is flexible, allowing candidates to choose from several courses and modules to compile a program of study that best suits their requirements
It is comprehensive, focusing on topics of current and emerging interest and aiming to provide a range of knowledge and transferable skills
It is competitive, aiming to strengthen ties with research laboratories, academic departments and research institutions across Europe
It is self-reliant capitalizing on resources, staff and research labs of the Department of Informatics Engineering

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