Admission and Registration

Admission to the J.P.S.P. titled “New Technologies for Environmental Education and Sustainable Development” is offered through an annual call for applications, openly published during the spring semester of the preceding academic year. Detailed information on eligibility requirements, selection procedures and evaluation criteria is provided in the Internal Operating Regulation of the Programme, available on the J.P.S.P.’s official website.

Successful candidates are notified through the Programme’s website and via personal email. Upon registration, students are issued an institutional email account, which grants them access to all electronic services of the Ionian University, including the Ionio Open eClass platform.

Duration and Structure of Studies

The J.P.S.P. titled “New Technologies for Environmental Education and Sustainable Development” is organized into two academic semesters of coursework, followed by a third semester devoted to the preparation of the Diploma Thesis and the completion of the internship. The maximum duration of studies is three (3) years.

Teaching is delivered predominantly through distance learning (approximately 90%). Laboratory sessions, where applicable, are conducted in person at the Department of Environment in Zakynthos during designated weekends.

Academic Calendar

The academic year comprises a winter semester and a spring semester, followed by the corresponding examination periods and the retake examination period in September. Specific dates are set annually by the University Senate and are published on the official websites of the Ionian University and the J.P.S.P.

Course Registration & Attendance

Students are required to register for their courses electronically at the beginning of each semester. Participation in examinations is permitted only for courses that have been registered. Course attendance is mandatory.

Tuition Fees & Financial Support

The total tuition fee amounts to €1,900 and may be paid either in a single payment or through scheduled payments. Tuition fees are non-refundable in cases of voluntary withdrawal from the Programme.

In accordance with current legislation, tuition fee exemptions may be granted to up to 30% of enrolled students. A merit-based scholarship, in the form of a tuition fee exemption of €800, may be awarded to the student with the highest academic performance after the completion of the first semester.

Assessment & Degree Award

The minimum passing grade is set at 5.0 on a scale of 0–10. Completion of the Programme requires the successful accumulation of ninety (90) ECTS credits. The final degree grade is calculated on the basis of coursework and the Diploma Thesis, with increased weighting assigned to the Diploma Thesis.

Quality Policy

Courses and teaching staff are evaluated each semester through anonymous electronic questionnaires completed by students within the University’s quality assurance processes.

Support Services & Communication

All official announcements, academic schedules, and programme-related information are published on the official website of the J.P.S.P. Administrative support is provided by the Secretariat and is available via email at ntees@ionio.gr or landline ++302695021051.